Hostels in New York
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The best hostels in New York
Some of the best backpacker spots in New York
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,549 reviewsFromUS$2061 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,382 reviewsFromUS$2311 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsFromUS$921 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 634 reviewsFromUS$1531 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,473 reviewsFromUS$1581 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,485 reviewsFromUS$3141 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,679 reviewsFromUS$1091 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsFromUS$1401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Passable - What previous guests thought, 145 reviewsFromUS$1801 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 341 reviewsFromUS$1431 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 651 reviewsFromUS$901 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsFromUS$2701 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviewsFromUS$1901 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,199 reviewsFromUS$1491 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,283 reviewsFromUS$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 913 reviewsFromUS$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviewsFromUS$721 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviewsFromUS$1131 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviewsFromUS$1001 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 190 reviewsFromUS$1201 night, 2 adults
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.
Most booked hostels in New York and surroundings in the past month
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 341 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,382 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,679 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,473 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,485 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,551 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviews
Save money on hostels in New York and nearby – budget options available
Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR
Jersey CityBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviewsSituated 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$152.29 per nightCentral Park West Hostel
Upper West Side, New YorkBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 4.7Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 228 reviewsLocated 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.
West 30th Street Guest House
Chelsea, New YorkBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 651 reviewsSituated 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.
The Local NY
Long Island City, QueensBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,199 reviewsThis NYC hostel features a fully equipped common kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. Guests can enjoy coffee, breakfast, beer, wine and cocktails on site.
Q4 Hotel and Hostel
Long Island City, QueensBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 913 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Queens, Q4 Hotel and Hostel is within 4.5 km of St Patrick's Cathedral and 4.5 km of Museum of Modern Art.
Vila Maria
BrooklynBudget options availableAttractively located in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn, Vila Maria is set 5.9 km from New York University, 6.4 km from Brooklyn Bridge and 6.7 km from Barclays Center.
Deluxe Room E
Jersey CityBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviewsSituated 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.
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Hostels that guests love in New York
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsFantastic 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 byLindaFamily with young children
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsI 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 byChoudhary AbdulrehmanSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsVery clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.Guest review byTADEUSZSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsBest 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 byChrisSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsThe 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 byAdaSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsExcellent 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 byCatherinePeople with friends
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,243 reviewsIt'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 byDorkaSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsVery 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 byAleksandraYoung couple
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,938 reviewsIt 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 bytimothySolo traveller
