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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.

Good location, closer to the subway.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
16,277 reviews
Price from
£187.72
per 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.

It was a quiet place to rest.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
4,609 reviews
Price from
£163.87
per 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.

Great breakfast service, perfect location, easy check in/out, room was as described
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
475 reviews
Price from
£120.96
per 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.

The location is great! Staff helpful.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
14,302 reviews
Price from
£110.69
per 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.

Nice staff, clean rooms and great value for money felt comfortable as a solo traveler
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,506 reviews
Price from
£191.80
per 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.

Excellent location! You're far enough out of the city that you're not spending a fortune on food and drink (both of which extremely accessible all day and night) but you're also a couple minutes away from the subway which takes 15 minutes to take you all the way to Central Park for just $3. Staff are really friendly and helpful, and the beds were very comfy!! I asked the hotel to provide Cheetos as a surprise for my partners birthday trip and they did!
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
2,553 reviews
Price from
£117.54
per 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.

Staff
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,310 reviews
Price from
£141.57
per night
West 30th Street Guest House, hotel in New York

Situated in New York, within less than 1 km of Macy's and a 4-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
428 reviews
Price from
£141.88
per night
Chrystie Street Apartments, hotel in New York

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.

Location is good (near China town & subway). Wifi is excellent. Smooth check-in and check-out process. Staff are nice and helpful. Price is reasonable. Clean room and toilet. Provide free coffee & water in common area.
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
149 reviews
Price from
£97.91
per 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.

Tiny room but had everything you need. The vibe was great too. Great decorations and very aesthetic. Kitchen area also had good amenities.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
309 reviews
Price from
£121.15
per 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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  • East Harlem Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 105 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

  • American Dream
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 475 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

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

    Situated in New York, within less than 1 km of Macy's and a 4-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

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

  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 149 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!

  • Central Park West Hostel
    Scored 4.9
    4.9
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 107 reviews

    Located in New York City’s Upper West Side, this hostel is a block from the 86th street underground station and 2 blocks from Central Park. It offers Wi-Fi and staff-organized events.

    O quarto só é compartilhado com mais uma pessoa e espaçoso.

  • Hudson Yard 408

    Located within 700 metres of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and 600 metres of Penn Station, Hudson Yard 408 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

  • Macaw Guest House
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 60 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

  • KAMA CENTRAL PARK
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,314 reviews

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

    The reception girl called Carolina is quite helpful.

  • West Side YMCA
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14,302 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.

    Excellent central location Safe area Clean Great value

  • Lamartine Chelsea
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 423 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,

  • U.S. Pacific Hotel
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,553 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.

  • Hudson Yard 408
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 74 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.

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Hostels that guests love in New York

  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14,302 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: £214.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 16,287 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: £214.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 16,287 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £214.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 16,287 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 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 351 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: £214.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 16,287 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
  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14,302 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: £214.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 16,287 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
  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14,302 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
  • Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14,302 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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