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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.

A friendly environment with different culture and positive staff.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
17,428 reviews
Price from
HK$ 770.38
1 night, 2 adults
Nap York Central Park Sleep Station, hotel in New York

Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in the centre of New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Everything, the location is excelent.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
5,029 reviews
Price from
HK$ 1,229.49
1 night, 2 adults
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.

My favourite place in nyc to stay
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,532 reviews
Price from
HK$ 1,361.47
1 night, 2 adults
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.

the only good thing is that they helped me with the suitcase because there is no elevator
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
2,834 reviews
Price from
HK$ 848.19
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Cheap and good location basic but had what you needed
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
15,157 reviews
Price from
HK$ 1,086.93 HK$ 1,032.62
1 night, 2 adults
KAMA CENTRAL PARK, hotel in New York

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

Location amazing Staff were really helpful! I could even leave my backpack for a couple of hours and come back
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,985 reviews
Price from
HK$ 1,400.69
1 night, 2 adults
West 30th Street Guest House, hotel in New York

Offering free WiFi, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation in New York, less than 1 km from Macy's and a 4-minute walk from Madison Square Garden. The property is close to Jacob K.

It's a cheap (By extortionate NYC Standards) Place to sleep. And that's absolutely all.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
486 reviews
Price from
HK$ 847.42
1 night, 2 adults
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.

The comment we saw after our booking was confirmed was dirty. But after our stay we found it very clean and tidy. The staff did very well to tell us everything.
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
167 reviews
Price from
HK$ 855.98
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Decent location.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
664 reviews
Price from
HK$ 964.92
1 night, 2 adults
Lamartine Chelsea, hotel in 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...

Great location. Clean shared facilities. Comfy bed.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
388 reviews
Price from
HK$ 938.46
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Nap York Central Park Sleep Station
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,028 reviews

    Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in the centre of New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    It’s very hostel everything was nice the location the staff……

    From HK$ 1,813.11 per night
  • East Harlem Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 158 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, East Harlem Hostel is located in New York, 3.2 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 4.9 km from Strawberry Fields.

    La limpieza, estuvo impecable la habitación y el baño

  • American Dream
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 529 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

    From HK$ 1,224.98 per night
  • New York City GuestHouse
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 32 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

  • The Nolita Express Hostel
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 664 reviews

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

    Location was excellent! Interior was exciting and nice

  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 167 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!

  • 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.

  • Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 97 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.

    Great Hostess and location, so kind people, always willing to help

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

  • KAMA CENTRAL PARK
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,985 reviews

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

    Great location and staff were friendly and helpful.

    From HK$ 2,161.36 per night
  • West Side YMCA
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15,157 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.

    Location, 24/7 reception, clean bathroom & restroom.

    From HK$ 1,144.52 per night
  • Lamartine Chelsea
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 388 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,

    From HK$ 1,710.34 per night
  • U.S. Pacific Hotel
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,834 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.

    the location, very close to metro stations, lots of restaurants nearby

    From HK$ 1,089.83 per night
  • Hudson Yard 408
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 176 reviews

    Set in New York, within 700 metres of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and 600 metres of Penn Station, Hudson Yard 408 features free WiFi throughout the property.

    emplacement idéal au cœur de New York, proche de tout!

    From HK$ 2,031.97 per night
  • Bowery Grand Hotel
    Scored 3.4
    3.4
    Rated poor
    Poor
     · 1,597 reviews

    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.

    Loved the privacy. Staff were helpful and friendly!

    From HK$ 875.53 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: HK$ 1,144.52
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15,157 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: HK$ 1,953.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,428 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: HK$ 1,953.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,428 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: HK$ 1,953.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,428 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 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 491 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: HK$ 1,953.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,428 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
  • Avg. price/night: HK$ 1,144.52
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15,157 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: HK$ 1,953.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 17,428 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
  • Avg. price/night: HK$ 1,144.52
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15,157 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: HK$ 1,144.52
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15,157 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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