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, 5,560 reviewsFrom$2271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,386 reviewsFrom$2441 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 reviewsFrom$921 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviewsFrom$1531 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviewsFrom$2401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,688 reviewsFrom$1091 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 reviewsFrom$1401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 338 reviewsFrom$1431 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 652 reviewsFrom$901 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsFrom$2701 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,191 reviewsFrom$1511 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,281 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviewsFrom$721 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,501 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Fair - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 71 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 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 338 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 272 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, 1,386 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,688 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,501 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,560 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in New York
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 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 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviewsDouble 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 nightCentral Park West Hostel
Upper West Side, New YorkBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 4.7Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 232 reviewsIn 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.
West 30th Street Guest House
Chelsea, New YorkBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 652 reviewsWest 30th Street Guest House has accommodations with free WiFi in New York, well situated a 4-minute walk from Penn Station and 500 yards from Madison Square Garden.
The Local NY
Long Island City, QueensBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,191 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, 916 reviewsWell located in the center of Queens, Q4 Hotel and Hostel is within 2.8 miles of St Patrick's Cathedral and 2.8 miles of Museum of Modern Art.
Vila Maria
BrooklynBudget options availableAttractively 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.
Deluxe Room E
Jersey CityBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviewsLocated 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
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Hostels that guests love in New York
- Avg. price/night: $177.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 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, 17,224 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 traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 reviewsVery clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.Guest review byTADEUSZSolo traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 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 traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $177.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 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 byCatherineTravelers with friends
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17,224 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $177.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 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
- Avg. price/night: $177.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14,930 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 traveler
