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Nap York Central Park Sleep Station

New York Central Park, New York

Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is well situated in the center of New York, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

M
Mario
From
United States
amenities and lounge area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,472 reviews
Price from
$226
1 night, 2 adults

Interfaith Retreats

Chelsea, New York

Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 984 feet from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City.

M
MEOWnon
From
Germany
I loved my stay at this hostel. I arrived at 8 am which was much earlier than check-in time but they let me not only leave my bags but also take a hot shower and eat their delicious complimentary, all day breakfast. The pods were very comfortable. I loved the privacy it gave me unlike sleeping on a bunk in a crowded dormitory. Quiet hours from 8:30 pm to 8 am meant I could have a peaceful sleep without being disturbed by partying teens like in other hostels. The location was amazing. 15 mins walk from The Empire State Building and right next to a subway stop. Cannot ask for a more central place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,417 reviews
Price from
$215.14
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.

T
Tamaz
From
Georgia
Price, location, service, comfort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,688 reviews
Price from
$86.40
1 night, 2 adults

American Dream

Gramercy, New York

Located within a 8-minute walk of Flatiron Building and 0.9 miles of Empire State Building, American Dream has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

M
Mara
From
Canada
This is an affordable place in an expensive city. The people are friendly who work there and the premises are fairly clean. I will stay here again if we come to NYC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews
Price from
$150.12
1 night, 2 adults

The Nolita Express Hostel

SoHo, New York

Located in New York, a 7-minute walk from Bloomingdales, The Nolita Express Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

S
Saqib
From
United States
location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Price from
$176
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.

S
Saqib
From
United States
price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,227 reviews
Price from
$185.25
1 night, 2 adults

U.S. Pacific Hotel

Chinatown, New York

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

S
Steven
From
United States
It was safe and clean. Always someone at the front desk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,734 reviews
Price from
$129
1 night, 2 adults

West Side YMCA

Upper West Side, New York

Located 164 feet 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.

A
Anonymous
From
United States
The location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,152 reviews
Price from
$102.79
1 night, 2 adults

Lamartine Chelsea

Chelsea, New York

Located in New York and with Penn Station reachable within a 3-minute walk, Lamartine Chelsea has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

D
Dallo
From
United States
The staff person who greeted me was exceptionally polite and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
Price from
$143.45
1 night, 2 adults

West 30th Street Guest House

Chelsea, New York

West 30th Street Guest House has accommodations with free WiFi in New York, well situated a 4-minute walk from Penn Station and 500 yards from Madison Square Garden.

P
Pešec
From
Austria
The location is great and very close to Penn Station. Room has AC
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR is located in Jersey City, 4.5 miles from NYU – New York University and 4.7 miles from One World Trade Center.

  • The Local NY

    Long Island City, Queens
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,211 reviews

    This NYC hostel features a fully-equipped common kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. Guests can enjoy coffee, breakfast, beer, wine and cocktails on site.

  • Vila Maria

    Brooklyn
    Budget options available

    Attractively located in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn, Vila Maria is located 3.4 miles from Bloomingdales, 3.7 miles from NYU – New York University and 4 miles from Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Deluxe Room E

    Jersey City
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Located within 3.7 miles of Ellis Island and 4.3 miles of Bloomingdales, Deluxe Room E has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Jersey City.

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  • Avg. price/night: $186.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,152 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, 17,688 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,688 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    Guest review by
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,688 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,688 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!
    Guest review by
    Ada
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $186.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,152 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,688 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $186.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,152 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
  • Avg. price/night: $186.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,152 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.
    Guest review by
    timothy
    Solo traveler

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