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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
Monica
From
Canada
Location, facilities, sleep quality! I shared a room with 3 other people and didn't hear them arrive or leave. I had easy 7 to 8 hours of sleep straight! I slept so good 10am is the check-out I woke up 10:30am my final day (i'm sorry! I rushed to check-out as soon as I realized) Location is amazing! Subway A, C, B, D any trains could take you anywhere in Manhattan to Brooklyn. I came to New York for a concert in Brooklyn and was at the venue within 30 minutes! Facilities is great too! Kitchen is sufficient, washroom always clean everyone is so respectful of your space. staff is super helpful too. i'm surprised they dont have a higher rating. One of the best hostels i've stayed at!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,502 reviews
Price from
$170
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, 1,401 reviews
Price from
$189.22
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.

E
Ermal
From
Sweden
Facilities of excellent conditions, close to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,630 reviews
Price from
$81
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.

I
Indre
From
Lithuania
It was great. Spacious room (for NYC standards), comfy bed, awesome staff. I didn't need to wait to use wc/bathroom. They were super clean, you can use various products from a dedicated drawer. Plus, you have a sink in your room, so it makes things go even smoother. Breakfast was splendid. I'm not used to eating donuts in the morning, lol, but I appreciated A LOT OF yummy fresh berries. I stayed only for one night and moved to another location - I regreted that plan! I'll be definitely booking this one for the whole trip when I come back to NYC
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews
Price from
$146.88
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.

C
Carmen
From
Mexico
The place was really nice, the location is super convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews
Price from
$194
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.

A
Ai-li
From
Canada
I made lots of new friends and I felt safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,307 reviews
Price from
$190
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.

A
Alejandro
From
Spain
I appreciated that our floor had three bathrooms, so there were no lines. The bathrooms were generally clean and unclogged quickly. The room was basic—just a bed, table, and chair. Sound carried easily, but the atmosphere was very calm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews
Price from
$109
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.

M
Michelle
From
Costa Rica
Great location close to the Lincoln center, the bathrooms were nice and the room had good AC and a mini fridge which was very useful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,084 reviews
Price from
$102.79
1 night, 2 adults

Macaw Guest House

East Harlem, New York

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Macaw Guest House is located in New York, 1.3 miles from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

P
Paulina
From
Canada
The location is exceptional!! Great neighborhood.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$180
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...

K
Kristina
From
Germany
Perfect location and much more clean and cozy than I expected for the price. Overall very impressed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
$143.45
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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,215 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

    Located in New York, 1.8 miles from Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

  • Vila Maria

    Brooklyn
    No credit card needed

    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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 46 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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  • 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: $478.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,084 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, 17,630 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, 17,630 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, 17,630 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, 17,630 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: $478.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,084 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, 17,630 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: $478.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,084 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: $478.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15,084 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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