Hostels in New York
Find the hostels that appeal to you the most
The best hostels in New York
Some of the best backpacker spots in New York
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,610 reviewsFrom$2271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviewsFrom$2411 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 reviewsFrom$941 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviewsFrom$1461 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,575 reviewsFrom$2181 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,668 reviewsFrom$3141 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,680 reviewsFrom$1091 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 reviewsFrom$1401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Fair - What previous guests thought, 150 reviewsFrom$1751 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 323 reviewsFrom$1431 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 656 reviewsFrom$901 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviewsFrom$1501 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,232 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 951 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviewsFrom$721 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 197 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Looking for a hostel?
Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
Most booked hostels in New York and surrounding area in the past month
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,680 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,575 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,610 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,668 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 reviews
Popular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 reviews
No credit card needed to book these hostels in New York and nearby
Central Park West Hostel
Upper West Side, New York
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
In New York City’s Upper West Side, this hostel is a block from the 86th street subway station and 2 blocks from Central Park. It has Wi-Fi and staff-organized events.
Vila Maria
Brooklyn
No credit card needed
Attractively located in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn, Vila Maria is located 3.4 miles from Bloomingdales, 3.7 miles from NYU – New York University and 4 miles from Brooklyn Bridge.
Save money on hostels in New York and nearby – budget options available
Deluxe Room E
Jersey City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Located within 3.7 miles of Ellis Island and 4.3 miles of Bloomingdales, Deluxe Room E has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Jersey City.
From $120.23 per night
Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR
Jersey City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR is located in Jersey City, 4.5 miles from NYU – New York University and 4.7 miles from One World Trade Center.
From $152.29 per night
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Hostels that guests love in New York
Avg. price/night: $126.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 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
LindaFamily with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 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 AbdulrehmanSolo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 reviews
Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
Guest review by
TADEUSZSolo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 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
ChrisSolo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 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
AdaSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $126.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 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
CatherineTravelers with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16,816 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
DorkaSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $126.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 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
AleksandraYoung couple
Avg. price/night: $126.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,853 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
timothySolo traveler
