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HI New York City Hostel, hotel in New York

This uptown New York hostel is 1 block from Broadway Street and a 10-minute walk to Central Park. It features free Wi-Fi, a movie lounge, and a large patio.

1) The position of the young hostel is really nice, because you just need to walk 5-10mn and you are in Central Park. Moreover, the underground station is only 5mn away. So it's really efficient if you want to explore the city because everything is near the hostel. There is a lots of restaurants around there if you want to go out eat something. 2) The staff is really really kind ! When I arrive, I had a problem with me credit card, I was really stressed due to the flight and the arrive at the hostel with the underground. So, I am really grateful to the staff who was there when I arrive. Vraiment un immense merci ! :) 3) Events on Thursday for meeting others travelers and just talking were really cool. 4) The Wi-Fi was perfect, really interesting if you have some problems with your phone connection. 5) You can enter and go out when you want, at any hours. 6) The air conditional was really necessary during the June's month with the temperatures. I was not disturb by the noise during the night because I wore headphones, but I know that the other mens were disturbing by the noise. 7) If you are afraid of travelling (no problem), it's sure. You have an access card to the hostel and nobody can enter inside the hostel without this card. Moreover, this is the same thing for entering in your room. You can not access it without your own access card. 8) The garden is really breathtaking, really beautiful and quiet. (Moreover, nobody who are not staying at the hostel can not enter in the garden). ....
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
15,965 reviews
Price fromUS$242per night
Nap York Central Park Sleep Station, hotel in New York

Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Rooms were clean and pods were well laid out and easy to use. Areas to chain bags up if arriving early was useful
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
4,482 reviews
Price fromUS$178per night
American Dream, hotel in New York

Set within 700 metres of Flatiron Building and 1.4 km of Empire State Building, American Dream offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

Really friendly, well located, very clean, super breakfast.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
461 reviews
Price fromUS$155.40per night
West Side YMCA, hotel in New York

Located 50 metres away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

location was very good, bathrooms were dirty, pots were clogged/ bed linen were dirty/ floor was sticky overall horrendous experience I Have stayed with YMCA across the world - this one was the worst so far
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
13,930 reviews
Price fromUS$139.68per night
KAMA CENTRAL PARK, hotel in New York

Situated in New York, KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The place was clean and the staff were nice. I liked that they gave you bagels that was very good.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,188 reviews
Price fromUS$144.21per night
U.S. Pacific Hotel, hotel in New York

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodation that is accessible by stairs, in New York. Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

The location was the only good thing.
Scored 5.6
5.6
Rated okay
Above average
2,498 reviews
Price fromUS$129per night
Interfaith Retreats, hotel in New York

Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 300 metres from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City.

Space and the calm nature of the receptionist.Jai shri krishna
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,469 reviews
Price fromUS$190.54per night
West 30th Street Guest House, hotel in New York

Set 400 metres from Penn Station, West 30th Street Guest House in New York offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Flatiron Building, Jacob K.

Very good location for visiting Manhattan right next to Penn st. Easy From JFK airport by public transport. Near many main attractions. Big room, good AC. Smooth check in/out with key Box
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
406 reviews
Price fromUS$89.10per night
Lamartine Chelsea, hotel in New York

Situated in New York and with Penn Station reachable within 300 metres, Lamartine Chelsea features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

The rooms were good, the bathrooms clean (as far as that is possible with several users), the location was perfect for a weekend to explore the city! And you occasionally meet nice people in the kitchen to chat.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
425 reviews
Price fromUS$137.05per night
The Nolita Express Hostel, hotel in New York

Set in New York, 600 metres from Bloomingdales, The Nolita Express Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Very organised
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
206 reviews
Price fromUS$174per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Bowery Grand Hotel
    Scored 3.5
    3.5
    Rated poor
    Poor
     · 1,435 reviews

    Located in Manhattan, this Bowery hostel is 3 minutes’ walk to Little Italy and 7 minutes’ walk to Chinatown. The air-conditioned hostel offers guests free access to Wi-Fi throughout the property.

    Loved the privacy. Staff were helpful and friendly!

  • East Harlem Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 92 reviews

    Located in New York, within 3.2 km of Metropolitan Museum of Art and 4.9 km of Strawberry Fields, East Harlem Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property.

    Sehr sauber und ausreichend für einen New York Trip

  • West 30th Street Guest House
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 406 reviews

    Set 400 metres from Penn Station, West 30th Street Guest House in New York offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Flatiron Building, Jacob K.

    it’s in Midtown Manhattan and it’s got basic what you need

  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 146 reviews

    This self-catering accommodation is located in the Lower East Side in New York. With free WiFi access, it is 400 metres from Little Italy and 1.3 km from Brooklyn Bridge.

    Man with the keys was our amazing guide that was super kind!

  • New York City GuestHouse
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 17 reviews

    Located within 3.1 km of Yankee Stadium and 3.8 km of Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in New York.

    La proximité des transports, commerces et restaurants

  • Macaw Guest House
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 51 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Macaw Guest House is set in New York, 1.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Buena ubicacion y cerca del transporte hacia los lugares de interes

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in New York

  • Nap York Central Park Sleep Station
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,486 reviews

    Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    The property is well located and the kitchen has free food !

  • American Dream
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 461 reviews

    Set within 700 metres of Flatiron Building and 1.4 km of Empire State Building, American Dream offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

    Clean, centrally-located, kind staff, great breakfast

    From US$158.90 per night
  • KAMA CENTRAL PARK
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,188 reviews

    Situated in New York, KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Friendly staff, close to metro station, free breakfast

  • West Side YMCA
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13,936 reviews

    Located 50 metres away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

    Value for money Near Train station Quiet YMCA gym

    From US$138.32 per night
  • Lamartine Chelsea
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 425 reviews

    Situated in New York and with Penn Station reachable within 300 metres, Lamartine Chelsea features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    Very quiet except the street noise from 8th avenue Very clean,

    From US$290.91 per night
  • U.S. Pacific Hotel
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,500 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodation that is accessible by stairs, in New York. Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

    You get what you pay. Clean, safe and very good location.

    From US$140.05 per night
  • Hudson Yard 408
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 68 reviews

    Set in New York, within 700 metres of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and 600 metres of Penn Station, Hudson Yard 408 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Excellent room, it works perfect for us. The host was kind with us.

    From US$230.21 per night

FAQ about hostels in New York

Hostels that guests love in New York

  • Avg. price/night: US$138.32
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13,936 reviews
    Fantastic location for the price, we really enjoyed the area and felt very safe at all hours. The private bathrooms were good and clean, for a hostel it was very quiet (we were on an upper floor). Very pleasantly surprised that towels were provided in the twin bunk bed room, I hadn’t expected this from a hostel.
    Linda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$388
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,965 reviews
    I have stayed at this place for three to four days because it was my short trip but I have never seen such a hostel and that too near such memorable locations and if anyone has a hotel or hostel within their less money and less budget. If you want to reserve it, I will recommend it and go with it and it is available at a very cheap price.
    Choudhary Abdulrehman
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$388
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,965 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$388
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,965 reviews
    Best place to stay in NYC & best hostel I’ve ever stayed 🥇 Amazing staff, amazing communal areas including lots of outdoor social space, kitchen & cinema room. Social activities & great location in Central Park West.
    Chris
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 318 reviews
    Great location in the center of Manhattan. You could meet new people in the hostel. Decent bagels for breakfast
    Oleksandr
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$388
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,965 reviews
    The different tours from the hostel were really nice. It was easy to meet new people. Especially if you are traveling alone. You have everything you need there! Also the cafe in the hostel was good and cheaper than some other places. But all in all i really enjoyed the place an liked it. Would definitely come back!
    Ada
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$138.32
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13,936 reviews
    Excellent location in safe area. We were out all day & into evening and just needed somewhere to crash for the nights we were in NY. It did the job. Bunk bed was king single size, little creaky, but slept well on all 3 nights. Aircon old & bit noisy, but good white noise to drown out comings & goings of hostel (not that we heard this). Bathrooms were old but clean. Good to be able to access gym & pool. It was what we expected for the money paid.
    Catherine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$388
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15,965 reviews
    It's a cheap an popular hostel and as a female solo traveler I felt mostly safe. The doors open with a card you're given at check in. The patio is really nice and they have a small cafe downstairs. Even though it's the upper west side so it's quite far away from the modt popular parts of Manhattan, by taking the subway you can be at lower Manhattan in 30 minutes which is better than staying at Brooklyn or Queens etc. Also the neighborhood seemed nice and fine, no super scatchy places.
    Dorka
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$138.32
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13,936 reviews
    Very cheap for Manhattan. Perfect location. Very big hostel - many guests of all ages and nationalities (so you don’t feel too old by being in a youth hostel).
    Aleksandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$138.32
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13,936 reviews
    It was a great location just a few stops on the subway from airport, and near all the places I visited. I was very happy with my room and the bed was comfortable. I was happy with the security and safety of my belongings and myself. If I return to New York I will book into West side Youth Hostel again.
    timothy
    Solo traveller
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