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The best hostels in New York

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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.

Most booked hostels in New York and surroundings in the past month

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 72 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$152.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,927 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.

    From US$177.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews

    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.

  • The Local NY

    Long Island City, Queens
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,190 reviews

    This 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Macaw Guest House is set in New York, 2 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

    Located in New York, 2.9 km from Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

    From US$128.31 per night

  • Vila Maria

    Brooklyn
    Budget options available

    Attractively 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.

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  • Deluxe Room E

    Jersey City
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 51 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$120.23 per night

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  • West Side YMCA

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Avg. price/night: US$177.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,927 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

  • HI New York City Hostel

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,205 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

  • HI New York City Hostel

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,205 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    Guest review by
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveller

  • HI New York City Hostel

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,205 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

  • HI New York City Hostel

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,205 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

  • West Side YMCA

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Avg. price/night: US$177.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,927 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

  • HI New York City Hostel

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17,205 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

  • West Side YMCA

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Avg. price/night: US$177.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,927 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

  • West Side YMCA

    Hostel in Upper West Side, New York
    Avg. price/night: US$177.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,927 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

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