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"Located in Upper West Side, this eco-friendly hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. Mount Sinai Hospital and Beacon Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km). 103 St. Station (Broadway) is only a 2-minute walk and 103 St. Station (Central Park West) is 7 minutes. "
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 10,203 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice staff, good location, very clean, hip vibes
Excellent
9.7
Pros: + Convenient location near 1 line or just a bit further to B and C lines
+ Locker was larger enough for 1 backpack, a grocery bag of stuff, and a medium-sized duffel bag. And still extra room, too!
+ All staff I encountered were really nice and helpful!
+ I left my pants in the shower stall for probably over 12 hours and they ended up in the lost and found. What a bonus!
+ Chargers *inside* the lockers and near the bed are super helpful and pretty safe
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great place to stay if you are traveling alone to NYC
Excellent
8.0
Pros: you expect little of a hostel in N-Y city and this one made the $40 a lot more than just a night in a budget accomodation! I have been in far more expensive hostels in the City and they are no match for this one. Definitely recommended.
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A stay at CITY ROOMS NYC - Chelsea places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of Madison Square Garden and The High Line Park. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 605 reviews
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Apart from the accommodating staff, City Inn is strategically located to various points of interest such as Times Square and Empire State Building.
Very accessible to different modes of transportation such as the subway and buses. You'll never worry about what to eat because of the nearby affordable restaurants. :) Clean and cool interior.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Location!! Friendly staff. Clean
Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 984 feet from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City. The pod-style rooms at Interfaith Retreats come with a shared bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. 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. The United Nations Headquarters is 1.5 mi from Retreats, while the Empire State Building is 2953 feet away. The hostel is 1575 feet from Penn Station and the nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 6.8 mi from Interfaith Retreats.
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 734 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Lovely staff and travellers.
"Located in Manhattan, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park, Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Opera House. Columbus Circle and Carnegie Hall are also within 10 minutes. 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station and 57 St. - 7 Av Station are within a 5-minute walk. "
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 5,601 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Best location
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The location was perfect as we were across the street from Central Park, close to Lincoln Center, Columbus Square, and other great cites in the city. The staff was very friendly, and I appreciated the fact that there was a security desk in the lobby. The beds were surprisingly comfortable for being bunk beds and the room was very quiet as our window faced away from the street.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Location was excellent and price was affordable. $2 to store a bag was reasonable and security staff assisted with that cheerfully.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Good value and great location. Great staff and security as well. Clean sheets and passable furniture. This is definitely an alternative to the el cheapo rooms in the East Village and felt safe at all hours. I would recommend this place again when traveling on a tight budget.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: I like the comfort of just walking around the city and close to subway stations, shopping area, central park and others. Staffs are very good and accomodating except the guards coz i saw a woman with stroller and baby with bags and they dont even care to open the door.
Good
6.0
Pros: For my trouble I was given 2 entries to empire state building.
Good
6.5
Pros: Wow! to the location and gym facilities.
With just a few small fixes, this could be a great (NYC inexpensive) place to stay.
Good
7.1
Pros: Excellent location near Central Park, close to subway stops. One of cheapest places to stay in NYC. Single room had AC, small flat screen TV, desk and chair. Free wifi that works fairly well. Can store luggage before checking and after checking out for $2 per bag. Can use Y facilities, gym, pool, etc.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The whole place in general is very safe and monitored. So the safety problem doesnt really exist there. The windows open to provide fresh air. Lots of bathrooms. Easy area to get out of and get to whereever you need to be.
Good
7.4
Pros: Sheets and a blanket was a pleasent surprise! Also cleaning every day was luxury thing. Room was warm and the hallways were in good condition. Bed was comfy too. Staff in helpful and you can enter the guesthouse anytime.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Pool was fun. Staff was wonderful. Room was inexpensive. Location was great. Room 905 -- private bathroom was nice for us traveling as a father and son.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It’s awesome, centrally located near Central Park, Lincoln center, Columbus Circle, and mid town. There’s a Starbucks and AOL Time Warner building for shopping.
Chelsea Cabins, a vegetarian and nonsmoking property, is located in New York, 984 feet from Madison Square Garden and 1969 feet from Macy's. Offering its guests private rooms with shared bathrooms, the property is accessible only by stairs. The Chelsea Cabins offers its guests luggage storage space. Complimentary breakfast includes a selection of organic teas, coffee, bread and cereal as well as milk, almond milk and fruit. Empire State Building is 2953 feet from Chelsea Cabins, while Flatiron Building is 0.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 6.8 mi from Chelsea Cabins.
Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 2,866 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Pros: Loved the gourmet vegan breakfast
Excellent
8.8
Pros: If you're ok with having little space, this place is great. It's clean, the staff is great, the guests all seem to respect both privacy and quiet, the bathrooms were spotless and the rooms, while very small, had storage space for your bag, a clean bed and a small bed side table/desk. I went there to unwind and reflect, and it was the perfect location.
Good
6.0
Pros: location, staff, vegetarian friendly
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: It was fairly clean. And the 9pm quiet time meant people were quiet (But also meant you had to go OUTSIDE to 8th avenue to make a phone call).
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Location, lock on your door, you get exactly what you pay for. The room doesn't have a sound proof ceiling. You will hear everything, exactly like a hostel.
I paid for the location and the lock on my door.
Good
6.8
Pros: Comfy bed, albeit short. Plenty of hot water in the morning. Friendly staff and a good location.
"Located in Midtown, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of United Nations Headquarters, Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 7 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 9 minutes. "
Overall 7.2 Good
Based on 5,142 reviews
Good
6.8
Pros: Location was good.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Location only was good inconvenience
Okay
4.8
Pros: I liked the in-room fridge, the proximity to the subway, and the workout facilities. These were the best things about the place.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Humbly, please inform me about helping with movies about the future of the library. I have approached New York Public Library.
Humbly, please inform fully.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff answered questions via email very quickly. Staff were very friendly. Room, shared bathroom and fadcilities were exceptionally clean. Very affordable. Excellent bang for the buck.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Price and walking distance from
Good
7.4
Pros: Location was excellent
There was a doorman around the clock
Okay
5.7
Pros: I choose to stay at Vanderbilt YMCA because it is so convenient and yet does not cost hundreds of dollars a night.
Good
6.0
Good
7.7
Pros: Simple life, simple place, simple night.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Reading
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The room was an efficiancy, small and neat, no need to spend too much time cleaning up!, the trip down the hall to use the bathroom gave me a chance to feel my feet after a long plane and train flight. The staff was nice and easy to talk to and I enjoyed the use of the facilities, particularly the swimming pooo!, Thanks for a Good Time!
"Located in Upper West Side, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. Mount Sinai Hospital and Beacon Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km). 103 St. Station (Broadway) is only a 3-minute walk and 96 St. Station (Broadway) is 6 minutes. "
Overall 7.2 Good
Based on 2,497 reviews
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was clean, the staff were awesome
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Staff were very nice and helpful. Room very small, but as I expected. Bed comfortable and accommodations were great for the price.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Noting
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Good location, good staff, good room. Not mindblowing but you get what for you pay for. 10 min walk from central park, 15 min subway ride to times square (or 40 min walk), 2 min walk to subway station. Lots of restaurants, grocers and Walgreens nearby. Shared fridge in lounge area on first floor, multiple shared washrooms on each floor. Hot water was sufficient. Tv in lounge area. Free WiFi. Room I was in had 3 outlets for shared rooms. Both A/C and heater in room. No credit card required to check in. DOORMEN ARE AWESOME.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The hotel was nice,but staff was really rude and unwilling to help you. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to people witch are looking for a hostel like experience.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The staff were really helpful and the room was very clean
Okay
4.0
Pros: The sitting room was nice and big with a few tvs.
Mediocre
3.3
Okay
5.6
Pros: Clean, but the heating battery didn´t work properly so it was quite chilly in the room.
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Okay
5.2
Pros: Good location, nice atmosphere, cleaner than the average hostel in NYC
Okay
5.2
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Mediocre
3.2
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Good
6.4
Pros: Reading reviews over Broadway Hotel & Hostel on the internet, we had low expectation and was prepared for the worst. But we were pleasantly surprised on arrival on how good this hotel is. We had the Double Bed / Deluxe Room. The room was clean and spacious. Excellent bed with clean sheets. Nice, clean bathroom and clean towels everyday. Two blocks away from the subway station, and lot of nice restaurants / cafes in the neighborhood.
A stay at Chelsea International Hostel places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of Chelsea Market and 5th Avenue.
Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 664 reviews
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"Located in Midtown, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park, Columbus Circle and Carnegie Hall. Broadway Theatre and Gershwin Theater are also within 5 minutes. 50 St. Station (Broadway) and 50 St. Station (8th Av.) are within a 5-minute walk. "
Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 11 reviews
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excelent
Okay
5.4
Pros: Location is great for ne
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: location
Good
7.7
Pros: I liked the location.
"Located in Upper West Side, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Beacon Theater. American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km). West 86th Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 8 minutes. "
Overall 6.4 Good
Based on 1,285 reviews
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Good
6.0
Pros: Clean
Location
Excellent
8.5
Pros: The location was great: just off the 86th Street Line 1 station and with Central Park just next door.
Good
6.0
Pros: location
Okay
5.1
Pros: i liked the location, and the coffee
Mediocre
2.0
Good
6.2
Pros: The location is good (close to subway and with 24/7 services nearby), Central Park, etc... and staff members always nice and helpful, it was always clean and quiet, not a noisy backpackers place...
Bathrooms were always clean and not busy, 24 hours reception, clean sheets...
Good
6.2
Pros: It was dead cheap, the staff were reasonably polite and friendly. 24hr check-in is useful.
Good
6.5
Pros: It was near Central Park and subway so everything was convenient .
"Located in Bowery, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of New York University, 5th Avenue and Washington Square Park. Union Square Park and Bleecker Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bowery St. Station and 2 Av. Station are within a 5-minute walk. "
Overall 6.4 Good
Based on 1,962 reviews
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Mediocre
2.0
Pros: nothing. the person on the phone was super rude. it was late and obviously they could give to shits that it's raining and it's 11pm and you've double booked me.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Location is ok
Okay
4.5
Pros: The location
Okay
4.0
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Privacy and friendliness of staff
Okay
5.7
Pros: Clean, friendly staff and based in a good location
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"Located in Harlem, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Apollo Theater, Columbia University and Yankee Stadium. Central Park and New York Presbyterian Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). 135 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd) is only a 3-minute walk and 135 St. Station (St. Nicholas Av.) is 8 minutes. "
Overall 5.3 Okay
Based on 9 reviews
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: nothing
"Located in Manhattan, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Central Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Times Square and Broadway. Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are also within 6 mi (10 km). 103 St. Station (Central Park West) is only a 4-minute walk and 110 St. Cathedral Pkwy. Station is 5 minutes. "
Overall 6.0 Good
Based on 2,127 reviews
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Okay
5.0
Pros: It's a pretty cheap deal, 30 per night in the 4 person room, and i think there are even cheaper rooms with more people in them. You we'll make a lot of new friends and they have activities going on like stand-up comedy and organized nights to go to the clubs around.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Awesome staff, nice rooms, relaxed area, lots of fun! Im going back
Okay
5.0
Pros: The staff was friendly, the room was clean but small. The showers on our floor did not work so we had to use showers on other floors. The tiolets and dryer were very loud. The doors are very modern with digital-card (no keys). Close to subway-station and delis (food, drinks). Breakfast was poor (coffee, flakes, bread, bad juice..)
Okay
4.0
Pros: I am sorry but all i liked was the staff, very friendly and helpful when needed.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Staff is very helpful, good breakfast.
Okay
5.6
Pros: Staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. There was an upbeat, friendly atmosphere in the hostel. It's in a nice, safe area of New York, within easy reach (about 5 mins stroll) of the subway and Central Park. The breakfast was nice in the mornings.
"Located in Manhattan, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Central Park, Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University. Apollo Theater and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). 116 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is only a 2-minute walk and 110 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 7 minutes. "
Overall 5.7 Okay
Based on 242 reviews
Okay
4.0
Pros: Quiet and clean inside.
"Located in Chinatown, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wall Street, New York University and Brooklyn Bridge. National September 11 Memorial and 5th Avenue are also within 1 mile (2 km). Grand St. Station (Chrystie St.) is only a 4-minute walk and Bowery St. Station is 6 minutes. "
Overall 5.6 Okay
Based on 407 reviews
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"Located in Upper West Side, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia University and Central Park. Mount Sinai Hospital and Beacon Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cathedral Pkwy. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 103 St. Station (Broadway) is 5 minutes. "
Overall 4.2 Okay
Based on 77 reviews
Good
6.5
Pros: Perfect place to stay if you want something cheap, small and you dont care for luxury.
Staff were friendly and gave us clean towels and bed sheets.
Shared bathrooms and they could be cleaner but there were no bugs.
Location is perfect, near lots of cafes and my husband and I did feel safe.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: location
Good
7.1
Pros: 1) room was a decent size for Manhattan
2) price was reasonable for Manhattan
3) very close to Columbia University, many eateries on Broadway, and the 1 subway line.
4) bathroom, although "shared" with other rooms is entirely private once you step inside and close the door behind you. The couple days I was there, the bathroom was always available when I wanted it; never occupied by anyone else.
5) WiFi was fine.
6) The room I had seemed quiet.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: I never got to stay. When I arrived from my flight and tried to check in they said my room was flooded and there was no where for us to stay and nothing they could do for us!!!! And they claim you guys still have my money. I tried repeatedly to call the help number with my reservation but they were terrible at helping. Claiming they don’t have my money and that the third party wasn’t answering their phone then just hung up on me!!! Not only was I stranded in New York with no where to stay but now with no money bc I had to rent another hotel for 1200!!!!!!!. Luckily I found somewhere. The fact that the hotel did ever call or email me before I arrived is ridiculous! I will attempt one more time to call and retrieve my money before I look towards legal recourse. To recoup my money plus additional money I was forced to spend due to this nightmare. If I can just get my money back then that’s all I will need and won’t take any other action. I would appreciate a call from someone once this is read.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Mediocre
2.2
Pros: Comparatively doesn't worth for the money your service and facilities. Elevator is deadly experience. Breakfast location is unbelievable and terrible. Not clean at all. Toilet tap handle bath shower was broken since the moment we entered and no body was bother to fixed and I was suffered lot with my kids for five days. Minimum facilities at least should provide for the people who are paid. And receptionists must show more profitionalism. Drinking hot water facilities in the room at least. ?
Good
7.7
Pros: 1. Can't beat the price for NYC.
2. Location excellent - Upper West Side, one block from Broadway, near Columbia University.
3. I arrived at 2am (two hours later than expected), and front desk staff was there waiting for me - can't expect that from AirBnB or any other such private arrangements.
4. Style is typical of NYC apartment buildings on the Upper West Side.
Okay
4.2
Pros: The Morningside is in a GREAT location, very close to the northwest corner of Central park.
Excellent
8.5
Okay
4.2
Pros: Can’t beat the price and location!! Close to the subway and easy Central Park.
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Top tips for finding the perfect New York hostel
- Known as one of the world’s most expensive cities for travel, the main advantage of choosing to stay in a hostel in New York is price. With a thriving hostel scene, travelers can also enjoy some of the most artistic, creative, and friendly accommodations in the city at a fraction of the price of a boutique hotel. Staying in a hostel in New York is also beneficial to solo travelers, giving them the chance to meet new friends in safe and relaxed environments.
- Couples looking for a hostel in New York can combine the best of both worlds with the Broadway Hotel and Hostel. At budget prices, this design-conscious property offers dorms for two or private rooms complete with coffee machines and TVs. Jazz on Columbus Circle Hostel has more basic amenities but is also popular with budget-conscious couples because of its private rooms and suites.
- There are plenty of outstanding hostels in New York for solo travelers, but several lead the pack, thanks to their amenities offered and their friendly atmospheres. Jazz on the Park Hostel is known for its coffee bar, game room, summer BBQs, and social pub crawls, while Hi New York offers a different event every night to help solo travelers make new friends—imagine bar tours, clubbing trips, in-house music events, and movie nights. Chelsea International is also very popular for its free pizza nights and spacious hangout lounges.
- Most hostels in New York are located in Manhattan, with a concentration on the Lower East Side and Upper West Side. Hostels in the Lower East Side district are perfect for travelers on a budget and those looking for cultural diversity, cool bars, and a buzzing nightlife. The Upper West Side accommodations tend to be a little more expensive, but are conveniently located for major tourist sights while providing quieter nights that are more suitable for families or couples.
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