Flushing Central Hotel 88

New York

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Axel’s take

It works for Flushing if you can accept uneven room standards.

Choose it for
Flushing restaurants, nearby 7 train access and private bathrooms.
Skip it if
You want polished interiors, dependable housekeeping or Manhattan sights outside your door.
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Axel’s rating: 7.0/10 · a basic 2-star hotel in downtown Flushing

Flushing Central Hotel 88 is a basic 2-star whose strongest assets sit outside the room: downtown Flushing’s restaurants and the nearby 7 train. It makes sense for a Queens-focused trip or a short, no-frills stay. Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms, although its condition score trails its service score. We’d call it functional rather than reliably comfortable.

The hotel advertises renovated rooms, but Agoda and Expedia guest accounts still describe older interiors and bathrooms, with uneven cleanliness. That gap matters: expect private bathrooms, air conditioning and somewhere to sleep, not a consistently fresh finish. An elevator, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour desk cover the essentials. Choose it because you want Flushing; for repeated Manhattan sightseeing days, the commute weakens the case.

Rooms
The hotel lists 18 m² queen and queen-plus-twin rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning. Guest reports still describe worn interiors and older bathrooms.
Cleanliness
Clean-room praise appears alongside housekeeping complaints. Hotels.com’s cleanliness score is 7.4/10; Agoda accounts also flag inconsistent standards.
Service
A relative strength: Hotels.com scores staff and service 8.2/10, with repeated praise for helpful reception staff. The hotel advertises English- and Chinese-speaking staff.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, elevator access, baggage storage and a 24-hour desk provide the practical basics. The property is smoke-free and has no on-site parking.
Fees and surprises
A refundable $100 damage deposit is collected by credit card on arrival. Published check-in hours end at 11:30 PM despite the 24-hour desk.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Agoda · expedia-aarp.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

135-33 38th Avenue, New York

The address is on 38th Avenue in downtown Flushing, with restaurants, bakeries and tea shops around the surrounding blocks. The defining walk is to Flushing–Main Street for the 7 train; eating locally is easier than making every outing a Manhattan trip.

What guests say

  • 3.5/5201 reviews

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, elevator access, baggage storage and a 24-hour desk provide the practical basics. The property is smoke-free and has no on-site parking.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke-free property
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Good to know

Damage deposit
$100 refundable deposit, collected by credit card on arrival.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; checkout by 12:00 PM.
Minimum age
Lead guest must be 21 or older; photo ID and credit card required.
Parking
No on-site parking.
Smoking
Smoke-free throughout the property.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Agoda · expedia-aarp.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

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Flushing Central Hotel 88 — New York, United States

Flushing Central Hotel 88 is a basic 2-star hotel in downtown Flushing in New York, United States.

Address: 135-33 38th Avenue, New York. Property ID: 1351958.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/flushing-central-hotel-88-1351958

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$344$411 on Booking.com$67 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $427 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$136 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$172 for 1 night · 2 nights $340 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $311 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$170 for 1 night · 2 nights $345 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$175 for 1 night · 2 nights $323 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $285 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$142 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$142 for 1 night · 2 nights $290 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$172 for 1 night · 2 nights $344 · up to 14 nights priced

About Flushing Central Hotel 88

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 135-33 38th Avenue, New York
  • City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.0/10

It works for Flushing if you can accept uneven room standards.

  • Choose it for: Flushing restaurants, nearby 7 train access and private bathrooms.
  • Skip it if: You want polished interiors, dependable housekeeping or Manhattan sights outside your door.

Axel's opinion of Flushing Central Hotel 88, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Agoda · expedia-aarp.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Triple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Location

A Flushing food-and-transit base, not a Manhattan sightseeing shortcut.

  • The block: The address is on 38th Avenue in downtown Flushing, with restaurants, bakeries and tea shops around the surrounding blocks. The defining walk is to Flushing–Main Street for the 7 train; eating locally is easier than making every outing a Manhattan trip.
  • Getting around: Use the 7 train for Manhattan and Mets–Willets Point, and car service for airport trips with luggage. Allow 41 minutes by transit to Times Square and 38 to Grand Central. Manhattan is a train journey from here, not a sensible extension of a neighborhood walk.
  • After dark: Restaurants make local evenings straightforward; Manhattan nightlife means a return train journey. Two published guest accounts describe quiet stays, but that is too little evidence to promise consistently quiet rooms.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Agoda · expedia-aarp.com.

Best areas in New York for travelers on a budget

  • Long Island City: 6.9/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and below-city typical rates lead; check the station walk and expect fewer doorstep choices.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.4/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong hotels and rail convenience earn second place, despite above-city typical rates and a weaker value score.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.2/10 for travelers on a budget. Good hotels and city-median typical rates offer a practical West Side option; check how far west the address sits.
  • Lower Manhattan: 6.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Below-city typical rates and better value suit travelers willing to trade Midtown proximity for a downtown base.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 5.9/10 for travelers on a budget. City-median typical rates buy an all-round Midtown base, though value is middling rather than exceptional.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 5.8/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 5.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 4.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in New York for travelers on a budget

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hotel 309 (Chelsea & Meatpacking District). Hotel 309 wins when: Chelsea and Meatpacking walks, nearby subways and kitchenette facilities, accepting stairs and shared bathrooms in economy rooms. Keep Flushing Central Hotel 88 when: Keep Flushing Central for a Queens-focused stay, a private bathroom and elevator access rather than Hotel 309’s walk-up arrangement.

Getting around from Flushing Central Hotel 88

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • LaGuardia Airport: 14 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 25 min by taxi.
  • The High Line: 34 min by taxi.
  • Westchester County Airport: 43 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 51 min by taxi.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 54 min by transit.
  • Central Park: 36 min by transit.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 53 min by transit.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 44 min by transit.
  • The Plaza: 37 min by transit.
  • Times Square: 41 min by transit.
  • Empire State Building: 46 min by transit.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 54 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 38 min by transit.
  • Rockefeller Center: 45 min by transit.
  • Top of The Rock: 44 min by transit.
  • Brooklyn Bridge: 54 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3.5/5 (201 reviews).
  • Praised: Service (73% positive).
  • Complaints: Service (27% negative). The aggregate includes 117 four- or five-star ratings and 50 one- or two-star ratings. Service draws 73% positive mentions; property condition draws 60%. No newest-review sample is available.

Good to know

  • Damage deposit: $100 refundable deposit, collected by credit card on arrival.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; checkout by 12:00 PM.
  • Minimum age: Lead guest must be 21 or older; photo ID and credit card required.
  • Parking: No on-site parking.
  • Smoking: Smoke-free throughout the property.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Agoda · expedia-aarp.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: The hotel lists 18 m² queen and queen-plus-twin rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning. Guest reports still describe worn interiors and older bathrooms.
  • Cleanliness: Clean-room praise appears alongside housekeeping complaints. Hotels.com’s cleanliness score is 7.4/10; Agoda accounts also flag inconsistent standards.
  • Service: A relative strength: Hotels.com scores staff and service 8.2/10, with repeated praise for helpful reception staff. The hotel advertises English- and Chinese-speaking staff.
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, elevator access, baggage storage and a 24-hour desk provide the practical basics. The property is smoke-free and has no on-site parking.
  • Fees and surprises: A refundable $100 damage deposit is collected by credit card on arrival. Published check-in hours end at 11:30 PM despite the 24-hour desk.

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