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The 10 Best Hostels in New York, USA

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Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set less than 1 km from Radio City Music Hall, a 15-minute walk from Rockefeller Center and 1.2 km from Top of the Rock. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower.

very good facilities, have drinking water fill up station. Good common area. I can use common area for waiting the bus even after check out. Good bed.

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8.2
Very good
4,061 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

The Hostelling International New York offers dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Linens, towels and a housekeeping service are provided.

The hostel offers many activities including pub crawls, night club events and in-house comedy and variety shows.

Great place and the best hostel experience I ever had!The public areas all very clean and well organized, also everything looks brand new! There is a large place to relax in the lobby, also it was a nice outside patio where you have a rest during a nice sunny day! Also there is really convenient and modern kitchen area in the basement where you can cook your own meal during the day!

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8.2
Very good
15,067 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Chrysler Building.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a TV. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

Great place, great stuff, great everything!!😎😎🤟🤟

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8.1
Very good
424 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Located within 3.1 km of Yankee Stadium and 3.8 km of Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in New York. Located around 6 km from Strawberry Fields, the hostel with free WiFi is also 6.6 km away from Central Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. The place was clean, and it was close to Malcolm X boulevard, which was helpful.

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8.1
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

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. The property is set 4.9 km from Central Park, 5.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 5.6 km from St Patrick's Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Columbia University.

The place is perfectly located for access to the 6 train to Downtown. The facilities are in excellent condition and meet all the requirements for a stayover. Naseer is fantastic! Communication with him was completely fluent, and he is always open to helping out whenever needed!

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8.3
Very good
52 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Situated in New York, KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.8 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, 3.3 km from Strawberry Fields and 3.7 km from Lincoln Center. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.4 km from Columbia University.

Central Park is 4.2 km from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from KAMA CENTRAL PARK.

ubucacion y servicio de emplados

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7.6
Good
1,790 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

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.

This unique hostel uses the proceeds from guest room reservations to provide hot meals for people who are homeless. Guests are welcome to help volunteer to serve meals if interested.

great hospitality wow decor safe homely feel lovely

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7.2
Good
1,401 reviews
Price from
£137
per night

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.

Little Italy is 300 metres from U.S. Pacific Hotel, while Brooklyn Bridge is 1.4 km away. La Guardia Airport is 12 km from the property.

Great location, small room, but cozy and quiet! in the middle of the city!!

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5.6
Review score
2,318 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

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.

Lincoln Center is just 300 metres from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 700 metres away. The American Museum of Natural History is 15 minutes’ walk away.

The greatest thing was localization, that allowed us to reach any point in Manhattan in very short time

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6.6
Review score
12,983 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Located in Manhattan, this Bowery hostel is 3 minutes’ walk to Little Italy and 7 minutes’ walk to Chinatown. The air-conditioned hostel offers guests free access to Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The rooms at the Bowery Grand Hotel offer guests air-conditioned accommodations with a shared bathroom. The bathroom includes a hairdryer.

Loved the privacy. Staff were helpful and friendly!

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3.5
Review score
1,354 reviews
Price from
£67
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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  • American Dream
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 424 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

  • New York City GuestHouse
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Located within 3.1 km of Yankee Stadium and 3.8 km of Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in New York.

    La proximité des transports, commerces et restaurants

  • East Harlem Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 52 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.

    La atención mostrada por el dueño en todo momento y cada día.

  • West Side YMCA
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12,983 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.

    Perfect location. Public facilities are cleaned frequently.

  • West 30th Street Guest House
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 354 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.

    good comfortable room, perfect location friendly staff

  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 136 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.

    아파트 형태라서 보안 철저한 점, 커피 포트, 드라이기, 밖에 놓인 책상까지 쓸 수 있어서 나쁘지 않았음. 9박 묵었는데 괜찮았었음 서비스도

  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Set in New York, 600 metres from Bloomingdales, The Nolita Express 1927 offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Macaw Guest House
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 35 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.

    It is a very nice place with a lot of amenities Looking forward to come again soon

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in New York

  • HI New York City Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,067 reviews

    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.

    The multi cultural environment and central location

  • KAMA CENTRAL PARK
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,790 reviews

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

    EVERYTHING! THE LOCATION FOR MY JOB SITE WAS CLOSE.

  • Lamartine Chelsea
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 440 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...

    Facilities were very good. Great location and central to everything

  • U.S. Pacific Hotel
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,318 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
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 6 reviews

    Set in the centre of New York, less than 1 km from Macy's, HUDSON offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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  • Avg. price/night: £177.69
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,942 reviews
    We’ve stayed here several times now and keep coming back. You simply cannot find a better budget friendly option with such an amazing location. So well connected and really lovely place. Safe and fantastic staff. Planning to stay here again.
    Samantha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £316.95
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 15,050 reviews
    Great location in Chelsea, different subway lines in walking distance (5min, safe surrounding, clean room, nice breakfast
    Stanislava
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,149 reviews
    Great location and great room, neighbourhood safe and quiet at night. Absolutely recommended.
    Flavia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £314.16
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,812 reviews
    I absolutely adored how the room was setup! Amazing use of a small space that didn’t feel small. Very clean, modern, trendy and comfortable! Perfect location. Loved the $30 credit to use every day. I was able to get breakfast and lunch to go from the next door cafe and that made my stay even cheaper. Felt very safe. Hotel staff very accommodating for an early checkin (5am when my flight landed) and this was for a reasonable fee. Would recommend to family and friends for sure!
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £258.14
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 941 reviews
    Great location, very safe, friendly staff, comfortable bed and great shower
    Ann
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £304.11
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,055 reviews
    Very friendly staff, great location close to subway and easy to just pop out and grab something to eat. Very clean and tidy no concerns with our room and we felt safe.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,060 reviews
    Great location, super clean, private, and comfortable for a hostel
    Erica Lynn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £124.74
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12,983 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
  • Avg. price/night: £232.85
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 440 reviews
    Cheap price compared with hotel Amazing location - near of empire state building, flatiron, Penn Station, The Edge, Times Square.. Lot of bathrooms - you will probably find unoccupied Doors are pincoded - both rooms and main doors so you will feel safe Subway is near Private room - its advantage when we consider this is hostel, not hotel. Warm water Drink machines in kitchen 2 fridges in kitchen
    Michaela
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,060 reviews
    first experience of a hostel on my own and felt really welcomed and safe there. location was great for getting around New York as well. i really liked that it was a bunk bed with privacy and that you could close the little blind to really make it feel like your own space.
    Laura
    Solo traveller

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