Budget Hostels from S$159

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You’ll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on reviews from our customers, these Long Island City hostels have the best ratings: The Local - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 23 St. - Ely Av. Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Q4 Hotel & Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Queens Plaza Station and Queensboro Plaza Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as air conditioning. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Long Island City is 1184 mm.

Generally, Long Island City is known for its skyscrapers, art and cafes. Major attractions include Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center and Empire State Building. Get out into nature with places such as Gantry Plaza State Park, Hunter’s Point South and Queensbridge Park. Cultural attractions include Jeffrey Leder Gallery, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center and Diego Salazar Art Gallery.

Keep this information about transit options in Long Island City on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base), located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at 21 St. Station, 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station and 23 St. - Ely Av. Station. Train stations such as Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station and Long Island City Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.