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Nap York Central Park Sleep Station

Manhattan, New York

Situated conveniently in the centre of New York, Nap York Central Park Sleep Station offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.

P
Patricia
From
Canada
Comfy, cozy and convenient location. Great common area and self-catering facilities. I’ll be back next time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,642 reviews
Price from
US$227
1 night, 2 adults

Interfaith Retreats

Chelsea, 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.

L
Leiva Moreano
From
Peru
I had a pleasant stay the few days I stayed at the property. The staff was very friendly throughout, the warmth of the people who allowed you to serve yourself whatever you wanted for breakfast, and the option of checking in early. It's clear they really do it to serve their fellow guests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews
Price from
US$238.46
1 night, 2 adults

HI New York City Hostel

Upper West Side, 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.

L
Liza
From
Hungary
Location is superb, very close to subway and central park. Great that they offer to store your luggage. Feels pretty safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 reviews
Price from
US$93.60
1 night, 2 adults

American Dream

Gramercy, 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.

O
Osama Zaheer
From
Saudi Arabia
Everything was great. Specially the location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews
Price from
US$161.32
1 night, 2 adults

The Nolita Express Hostel

SoHo, New York

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

E
Ellie
From
United Kingdom
Amazing private hostel rooms. They are small however they have a small shelf, two hooks and plenty under bed storage. Couldn’t fault it really other then you could see when people next door had their light on
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,619 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

KAMA CENTRAL PARK

Upper West Side, New York

KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in New York.

E
Elena
From
New Zealand
The hostel is in a great location—just a few minutes walk from a nearby subway station and only steps away from Central Park. I stayed in a two-cabin room, which was very clean and comfortable. It was small but had enough space to move around easily. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,752 reviews
Price from
US$314
1 night, 2 adults

U.S. Pacific Hotel

Chinatown, 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.

K
Katrina
From
Philippines
I liked the location of the hotel. It's only around 3 minutes walk to the subway station. I also really liked the helpfulness of the staff! I went to New York for the first time as a solo female traveler. My departure for an international flight was in the early morning, so I was worried about getting a taxi during those hours. I talked to the staff, and they had contact with a driver that could take me to JFK. I am really thankful for that. I also had two big luggages with me, and the receptionist helped me bring them down since the hotel is on the second floor and there was no elevator.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,656 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

West Side YMCA

Upper West Side, 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.

Z
Zoila
From
Peru
todo fue lindo , comodo, agradable I was fascinated by the location on Sesame Street, the fabulous staff, very friendly, helpful Daniela at the reception, an excellent person, she informed us, helped, guided us in everything, thank you very much, all the guys and girls at the reception were excellent people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,755 reviews
Price from
US$139.68
1 night, 2 adults

Macaw Guest House

East Harlem, New York

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Macaw Guest House is set in New York, 2 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A
Azaliia
From
United States
Very convenient location and welcoming hosts!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$175
1 night, 2 adults

Lamartine Chelsea

Chelsea, 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...

E
Esposito
From
Australia
The rooms were excellent for the money. Enough space for you suitcase and bags. Hanging room for shirts and jackets. Everything was super clean and the decor was charming and vintage y! Small cabinet for toiletries and hanging space for wet towels and clothes. Bed was super comfy and long enough for a 6.1” guy and each floor was super quiet and private with 5 rooms per bathroom. I basically never saw anyone else. It felt like my own place.. outstanding. And will definitely stay again, if I come back to NY. I wish I didn’t move to another hostel in SOHO which was absolutely trash in comparison.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
US$143.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Vila Maria

Brooklyn
No credit card needed

Attractively located in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn, Vila Maria is set 5.9 km from New York University, 6.4 km from Brooklyn Bridge and 6.7 km from Barclays Center.

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Deluxe Room E

Jersey City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Situated within 5.9 km of Ellis Island and 6.9 km of Bloomingdale'S, Deluxe Room E features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Jersey City.

From US$120.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Situated in Jersey City, 5.9 km from Ellis Island, Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR features views of the city.

From US$152.29 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,755 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.
Guest review by
Linda
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 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.
Guest review by
Choudhary Abdulrehman
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 reviews
Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
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TADEUSZ
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 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.
Guest review by
Chris
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 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!
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Ada
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,755 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.
Guest review by
Catherine
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,642 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.
Guest review by
Dorka
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,755 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).
Guest review by
Aleksandra
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,755 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.
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timothy
Solo traveller