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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.

The beds were amazing, and you get all the privacy you need in your bed. Clean and well-equipped bathrooms. Spacious lockers. Generally quiet.

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8.2
Very good
3,776 reviews
Price from
£57
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.

Near to Central park and Subway station.

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8.2
Very good
14,561 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

American Dream features air-conditioned rooms with TV in the Gramercy district of 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 set 700 metres from Flatiron Building.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from American Dream.

Nice rooms, great breakfast, very good location

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8.1
Very good
410 reviews
Price from
£102
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 location. Near to all Public transport, Supermarkets, Shops and fast food restaurants too. Very good communication with the owner.

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8.6
Fabulous
30 reviews
Price from
£133
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.

Location is superb, nice surroundings, close to metro, very safe. Staff was extremely friendly.

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7.6
Good
1,579 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.

Relative to the price it was great! The staff was nice and helpful.

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7.2
Good
1,360 reviews
Price from
£115
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.

Ideal location in Chinatown and it’s an affordable price for the accommodations provided. Staff is super friendly and the rooms themselves were better than what I expected :)

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5.6
Review score
2,216 reviews
Price from
£102
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 location for that price is epic! Right by Central Park. Walking distance to Broadway, Times Square and much more. Pool and gym available.

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6.6
Review score
12,433 reviews
Price from
£91
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.

40 bucs in manhattan ...it is what it is bed and a shower if thats all you need i defy you find cheaper in manhattan ...40 bucs ...

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3.6
Review score
1,306 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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 lounge. The property is close to Madison Square Garden, Flatiron Building and Times Square. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

At the hostel, the rooms come with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

The rooms were good, the bathrooms clean (as far as that is possible with several users), the location was perfect for a weekend to explore the city! And you occasionally meet nice people in the kitchen to chat.

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6.5
Review score
445 reviews
Price from
£154
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

    American Dream features air-conditioned rooms with TV in the Gramercy district of New York.

    Clean, centrally-located, kind staff, great breakfast

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 410 reviews
  • East Harlem Hostel
    Budget options available

    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.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 30 reviews
  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    Budget options available

    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

    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 131 reviews
  • New York City GuestHouse
    Budget options available

    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.

    Convenient location. Private. Host is very kind and responsive.

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews
  • Macaw Guest House
    Budget options available

    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

    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 30 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in New York

  • Avg. price/night: £313.88
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 966 reviews
    Great location, very safe, friendly staff, comfortable bed and great shower
    Ann
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £301.70
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,670 reviews
    Great location , we had a 2 bedroom apartment which worked perfectly for us, the rooms are great and the cooking facilities are good for a family on a budget.
    Dean
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,961 reviews
    Great location if visiting World Trade Centre; safe neighbourhood.
    LyndenH
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £336.30
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 15,012 reviews
    Great location, felt safe, close to everything. Room clean, paid extra for a city view and well worth it! No issue with lifts only queued once.
    Joanne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.05
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,789 reviews
    Great location and good price. Free coffee in the morning. Fun ambiance - like a hostel in Amsterdam! 😊
    Liisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £492.50
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,250 reviews
    Beautiful! Staff treat you like royalty!😀😀Great location ,felt very safe, food beautiful , From checkin staff,room cleaning lassie, security/concierge (Roger,Elvis,Joel,Chester etc ) loveliest people!😀😀😀do anything to help big smiles always nothing too much for them all 😀😀Hoping to stay again next summer 😀😀
    Mary
    People with friends
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,558 reviews
    The best value for money in NYC. Very close to Central Park and the subway. Several leisure and relaxation areas inside the hostel. Large, clean bathrooms. Beds equipped with sockets, USB port and night light. Solid bunk beds. No breakfast, but there is a store inside the hostel with everything you need for food and drink. Large lockers, good activities promoted by the hostel.
    ViniciusEA
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,558 reviews
    HI Hostel was a great choice for my stay in NYC. I was a bit worried about the location, but it was very easy to reach Midtown and the main New York sights by subway. I stayed at the hostel at the beginning and at the end of my trip and in both occasions the beds were comfy after such long days, I have always felt safe and welcome, the staff was helpful and I have always found the bathrooms clean. I like that the hostel would organize something to do every day and even evening events.
    Yle Littlewords
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £438.77
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,890 reviews
    The gym was good, the room was comfortable and quiet and the bar was good. And a great location so felt safe. Had a good atmosphere, a bit European while being in the US
    Amy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £133.11
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12,433 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

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