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KAMA CENTRAL PARK

Upper West Side, New York

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

B
Berrocal
From
United States
Andrea receptionist was really kind and sweet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,923 reviews
Price from
US$216.60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lucas
From
Netherlands
Everything. The pods were amazing with privacy and well equiped with outlets and a shelf. The room had a BIG locker for each person. The bathroom was very good too. The staff was amazing, helpful. The location was great. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,695 reviews
Price from
US$220
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.

Д
Динара
From
Kazakhstan
I like hospitality of stuff, location is perfect. Atmosphere of this place is calm and safe. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
US$256.60
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.

C
Ciprian
From
Romania
Near by bus or metro station. Easy acces to NY centre. Next to Central Park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,300 reviews
Price from
US$86.40
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.

B
Benjamin
From
Germany
I love this place. It’s always nice being there. It’s clean and you get exactly what you pay for. Ear plugs are recommended due to it being a hostel but there is no better place for me if I stay in New York by myself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
Price from
US$172
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.

M
Martina
From
Croatia
When considering the prices of other hotels, which are much more expensive, this hotel has received a number of unfavourable reviews. I was initially hesitant about booking, especially since I reserved this hotel twice for our trip—once for our arrival and once for our departure from the USA. However, the hotel exceeded my expectations. The hotel is close to several metro lines. There is always someone at the reception available 24 hours a day, and they respond quickly to messages. While the room is small, as stated in the listing, it provides everything you need: clean towels, bedding, and both a room and a shared bathroom. The bathroom is cleaned several times a day. The bathroom was stocked with shampoo, shower gel, and hand soap. I encourage everyone to read the details provided when booking. Don't blame the hotel if you expected a larger room with amenities like a TV, balcony, microwave, fridge, etc. What is stated on the booking page is what you will receive. Another plus is friendly staff who work at the reception.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,631 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.

K
Kirill
From
Ukraine
Gym and position close to Central Part
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 reviews
Price from
US$118.73
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 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 157 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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$128.35
1 night, 2 adults

West 30th Street Guest House

Chelsea, New York

Situated in New York, within 500 metres of Madison Square Garden and less than 1 km of Macy's, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

M
Martin
From
United Kingdom
The location and rooms Were fabulous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults
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KAMA CENTRAL PARK

Upper West Side, New York

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

B
Berrocal
From
United States
Andrea receptionist was really kind and sweet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,923 reviews
Price from
US$216.60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lucas
From
Netherlands
Everything. The pods were amazing with privacy and well equiped with outlets and a shelf. The room had a BIG locker for each person. The bathroom was very good too. The staff was amazing, helpful. The location was great. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,695 reviews
Price from
US$220
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.

Д
Динара
From
Kazakhstan
I like hospitality of stuff, location is perfect. Atmosphere of this place is calm and safe. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
US$256.60
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.

C
Ciprian
From
Romania
Near by bus or metro station. Easy acces to NY centre. Next to Central Park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,300 reviews
Price from
US$86.40
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.

B
Benjamin
From
Germany
I love this place. It’s always nice being there. It’s clean and you get exactly what you pay for. Ear plugs are recommended due to it being a hostel but there is no better place for me if I stay in New York by myself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
Price from
US$172
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.

M
Martina
From
Croatia
When considering the prices of other hotels, which are much more expensive, this hotel has received a number of unfavourable reviews. I was initially hesitant about booking, especially since I reserved this hotel twice for our trip—once for our arrival and once for our departure from the USA. However, the hotel exceeded my expectations. The hotel is close to several metro lines. There is always someone at the reception available 24 hours a day, and they respond quickly to messages. While the room is small, as stated in the listing, it provides everything you need: clean towels, bedding, and both a room and a shared bathroom. The bathroom is cleaned several times a day. The bathroom was stocked with shampoo, shower gel, and hand soap. I encourage everyone to read the details provided when booking. Don't blame the hotel if you expected a larger room with amenities like a TV, balcony, microwave, fridge, etc. What is stated on the booking page is what you will receive. Another plus is friendly staff who work at the reception.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,631 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.

K
Kirill
From
Ukraine
Gym and position close to Central Part
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 reviews
Price from
US$118.73
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 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 157 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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$128.35
1 night, 2 adults

West 30th Street Guest House

Chelsea, New York

Situated in New York, within 500 metres of Madison Square Garden and less than 1 km of Macy's, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

M
Martin
From
United Kingdom
The location and rooms Were fabulous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,300 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 669 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.

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Deluxe Room E

Jersey City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 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$99.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 82 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$108.78 per night

NY Moore Hostel

Brooklyn
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,152 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, NY Moore Hostel offers accommodation in Brooklyn, 4 km from Barclays Center. Manhattan is 16 minutes' ride via the subway.

From US$118.25 per night

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Hostels that guests love in New York

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Avg. price/night: US$122.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 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, 16,300 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, 16,300 reviews
Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
Guest review by
TADEUSZ
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,300 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, 16,300 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$122.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 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, 16,300 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
Avg. price/night: US$122.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 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: US$122.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,663 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 traveller