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Hostels in New York City, USA

23 hostels in New York City. Prices start from $8 for a dorm bed. Compare prices with 1 click.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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22.9 km from city center (≈ 275 min walking)

"…Book your stay now for an authentic NYC experience! The Kingdom Cove Policy and Conditions: Cancellation policy: 48 hs before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be ... more details

from $34.62
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8.6 km from city center (≈ 104 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…I recently stayed at the International Student Center and it was great. The facility was quite clean, the staff were very friendly, and the neighborhood is phenominal. It is only a subway ride a ... more details

from $35.80
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The Brooklyn Riviera

Free Breakfast
6.4 km from city center (≈ 77 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelCouples

"Highly Recommended! - Excellent service, good attention, very clean and the location is incredible. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hostel in New York." …"…Payment upon arrival by cash, ... more details

from $17.00
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5.9 km from city center (≈ 70 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…We called the day before, since we were on a red-eye from Los Angeles, and told the desk that we would be arriving very early. They said they would store our luggage until the room was ready. They ... more details

from $24.14
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6.3 km from city center (≈ 76 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerParty HostelCouples

"…but it is two blocks from a subway stop that gets you there in 5 minutes, so it's just as good as being in the middle of Manhattan. It's new, clean, and well-thought out (plenty of electrical ... more details

from $23.77
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American Dream Hostel

Free Breakfast
3.4 km from city center (≈ 41 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerDigital NomadsYouth Hostel

"…It was actually better than some of the hotels I've stayed in. The breakfast was excellent and was available until 12 p.m. which we found great. We had a private room with shared bathroom and found ... more details

from $69.38
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10 km from city center (≈ 120 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…It became a joke among those waiting for it to arrive! Make sure you bring a lock for your locker in your room and a pair of flip-flops for the shower. I'd say the neighborhood is a little scary if ... more details

from $24.21
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5 km from city center (≈ 60 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerCapsule Hotels

400 West 42nd Street ... more details

from $101.08
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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
10.1 km from city center (≈ 121 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…50 USD per person per night Breakfast not included. General: 24 hours reception. No curfew. Needed: Valid photo ID or Passport. Please Note: Reservations are Non-refundable and the full ... more details

from $34.69
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5.6 km from city center (≈ 67 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerCapsule Hotels

"…At Pod 51, you'll never find fluff and overstuffed rooms. Instead, you'll find comfortable, inviting spaces for relaxing or catching up on work. You'll find chic, minimalist hotel rooms, a courtyard ... more details

from $84.03
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3.4 km from city center (≈ 41 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"I love being here - I love being here, my absolute favorite hostel in New York City! People were great, the food was also good! Really recommended!" …"…Each Freehand takes its cues from the ... more details

from $91.86
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6 km from city center (≈ 72 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…Please note: - Valid passport and credit card required for check in. - A $50 USD credit card damage deposit hold is required at check in. - We do not accept NY and NJ residents. - The maximum ... more details

from $48.31
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3.3 km from city center (≈ 39 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelOlder travelers (+50)

"…The Chelsea International Hostel was truly a terrific place to stay in while in New York. I would normally want to hang out at the Hilton in New York, but needed this to be an economical weekend. It ... more details

from $20.51
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7 km from city center (≈ 84 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelCouples

"…The building used to be a bank, and the vault has been converted to a social room, which would be cool if anyone used it. The kitchen is small and very poorly equipped; cooking a meal there, ... more details

from $22.97
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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Privacy Curtains
4 km from city center (≈ 49 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St ... more details

from $186.90
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6.6 km from city center (≈ 80 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelDigital Nomads

"…The YMCA was extremely clean, and everyone was friendly and very helpful. The bathrooms were very clean. The rooms were terrific. Following my stay, I came to the conclusion that I will stay here ... more details

from $58.04
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1.3 km from city center (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for:Youth Hostel

"…30 minutes waiting in my room there was still nothing. Went down and couldn't find her. In the end I did not take off my clothes over night when I lie down and it was not nice. I paid ~150 USD for ... more details

from $43.59
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8.6 km from city center (≈ 104 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerGroups (10+ people)

"…the fact that there are no more than two people in the room made my stay in NYC so pleasant! Great neighbourhood (UWS), close to the subway. Great price. All in all the best value for money. - When ... more details

from $26.16
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Twelve Towns YMCA, New York City
9.8 km from city center (≈ 117 min walking)
Best for:Digital Nomads

"…Lone, female, and/or elderly people should not stay in this hostel. The room was tiny, with furnishings that haven't been updated for thirty years. The TV didn't work. The showers are coed and dirty ... more details

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4.1 km from city center (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…it is great location, good beds, and good people. Clean, inexpensive, great location - The best hostel ever! It's clean, fairly quiet, and located in the center of the city! Restaurants and food ... more details

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9.9 km from city center (≈ 119 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…Linen is provided and towels but that's about all. There are no free facilities and it has much more of a hotel vibe than a hostel one. The hostel has expensive pay internet kiosks for 12 cents per ... more details

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MiHostel, New York City
2.9 km from city center (≈ 35 min walking)

11 East 17th Street ... more details

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1.4 km from city center (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerCouples

"…We offering brand new lobby with café/restaurant and best common area where you can relax watch TV and meet other travelers. Our multi-lingual staff will help you with all your travel needs and ... more details

Hotels in New York City

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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
7.4 km from city center (≈ 89 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…Check in: 3.00 pm Check out: 11.00 am Method of Payment upon the arrival: Cash, Credit Cards, Debit Cards Continental Breakfast is included. Taxes are not included." …"…1 Truck/U.S. 9 ... more details

from $95.88
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2.9 km from city center (≈ 35 min walking)

"…Fashion magazines like GQ, Elle, and Vogue favored our hotel setting for fashion shoots. Hotel 17 Policy and Conditions: Minimum and Maximum Stay: The guest must reserve for a minimum of 7 ... more details

from $48.70
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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast
0.7 km from city center (≈ 8 min walking)

"…- Hairdryer - Mini-fridge - Safety box - Hand soap, Body soap, Shampoo, body wash - Iron is available upon request - Complimentary tooth brush and tooth paste is available upon request ... more details

from $77.97
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0.6 km from city center (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown ... more details

from $136.00
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4 km from city center (≈ 48 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue ... more details

from $108.68
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4.6 km from city center (≈ 55 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

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from $82.79
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10.8 km from city center (≈ 129 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…⸻ East Harlem Hostel Policies and Conditions We offer both Refundable and Non-Refundable rates: • Non-Refundable Rates: Payment is required at the time of booking. No refunds will be issued ... more details

from $53.01
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1.1 km from city center (≈ 13 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…Takes it's roots from the art deco era, a charming atmosphere. All accommodations are cleaned on daily basis, clean linen, towels, soap, hairdryers, irons, are available. A copy ... more details

from $164.53
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3.9 km from city center (≈ 47 min walking)

"…We may authorize your card before your arrival Age restriction: 18+, no children allowed No unregistered guests, strictly one guest per cubicle No bikes, electric bikes, electric scooters, ... more details

from $53.94
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1.8 km from city center (≈ 21 min walking)

"…50 USD per person per night Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception No curfew No pets allowed" …"The nearest airport to Now Now NoHo is LaGuardia Airport, located approx. 9 miles ... more details

from $60.26
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16.1 km from city center (≈ 194 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelDigital Nomads

2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights ... more details

from $127.43
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3.5 km from city center (≈ 42 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

18 West 25th Street ... more details

from $102.91
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1.1 km from city center (≈ 14 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

154 Madison Street, Lower East Side ... more details

from $94.18
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6 km from city center (≈ 72 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelDigital Nomads

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East ... more details

from $166.09
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Chelsea Inn

Free Breakfast
2.9 km from city center (≈ 35 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…They were forced to pay twice. One of the victims was from Japan, and two were from Australia. Several of the toilets did not flush and the showers were filthy. Do not stay at this horrible hostel ... more details

from $90.23
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1.7 km from city center (≈ 20 min walking)

151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side ... more details

from $91.54
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3.5 km from city center (≈ 42 min walking)

"…75% tax and $3.50 per night rate. Breakfast not included. No curfew. There is a sink in every room. We don't have TVs or phones in the rooms. We do not have an elevator. No age ... more details

from $65.46
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1 km from city center (≈ 12 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL ... more details

from $66.09
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0.9 km from city center (≈ 11 min walking)

102 Greenwich Street ... more details

from $93.10
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1 km from city center (≈ 12 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…Cancellation policy: 72 hours before arrival. Check in from 15:00 to 23:00 . Check out before 11:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards (Visa,Mastercard, Discover). ... more details

from $98.61
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4.6 km from city center (≈ 55 min walking)

408 West 36th Street ... more details

from $165.60
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4 km from city center (≈ 48 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…If arriving outside those hours please contact property. Check out before 11:00 AM . Payment upon arrival by credit cards or debit cards. This property may pre-authorize your card before ... more details

from $75.32
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2.9 km from city center (≈ 35 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Wi-Fi Internet ($10 per day supplement) Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Comfy Mattress & Pillows Kitchenette, Sink, Mini-Fridge, Microwave Coffee/Tea Making Service with Cups TV with Basic Channels Soap, ... more details

from $52.12
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0.9 km from city center (≈ 11 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"…The walls are not built up to the ceiling so you can here everybody and what they say and think and do and feel. And this is not just who you share walls with but who also is chatting, or snoring or ... more details

from $52.32
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5.4 km from city center (≈ 65 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

234 West 48th Street ... more details

from $126.68
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4 km from city center (≈ 48 min walking)

303 West 30 Street ... more details

from $82.54
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2.7 km from city center (≈ 32 min walking)

"…The desk clerk hinted that hotel guests might be admitted after midnight but this did not happen. I thought that was weak. I thought that the bathroom that was near my room could be a little cleaner ... more details

from $81.53
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7.5 km from city center (≈ 91 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

820 39th Street ... more details

from $95.69
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4 km from city center (≈ 48 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad ... more details

from $70.83
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16.2 km from city center (≈ 194 min walking)

507 West 181st Street, Washington Heights ... more details

from $87.70
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4.6 km from city center (≈ 55 min walking)

408 West 36th Street 16 ... more details

from $131.87
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
3.3 km from city center (≈ 40 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"Interfaith 21st Street is located in New York City, less than 1 km from The High Line and just an 11-minute walk from Penn Station, offering air-conditioned accommodations with city views and free Wi ... more details

from $97.71
9 Hidden Gemz in New York City (by Hostelgeeks)

9 Hidden Gemz in New York City (by Hostelgeeks)

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Where to stay in New York City on a budget

Looking for budget stays in New York City? This section is designed to save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. We've got insider tips to help you find affordable hostels and the cheapest places to stay in New York City.

Guess what? New York City is also named NYC - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.
Where to stay in New York City on a budget

New York is the city that never sleeps and is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

The most central and convenient location for hostels in New York is Manhattan where most of the major attractions are located. Be aware that hostels might be quite expensive here; if you are on a budget it might be reasonable to look for a hostel in one of the other boroughs.

Manhattan itself offers a wide variety of attractions and neighborhoods, including the hip district of Greenwich Village, the posh Upper East Side, the eclectic Chinatown, or the impressive Financial District. You can pretty much stay at any New York hostel since getting around is not a problem thanks to the comprehensive subway and public transport system. Just make sure that you always check the final destination when taking the metro and be aware that some of the trains are express trains and might not stop at your destination.

When booking your NYC hostel consider spending at least a few days or longer in this amazing city; go shopping and dining, experience a Broadway show, enjoy a sunny day in Central Park, and check out some of the impressive art museums.

Written by Travel Expert New York City

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Affordable Hostel Prices in New York City

Wondering about hostel prices in New York City? Here's everything you need to know.

Prices for hostels in New York City start at just $32 per night. Based on our latest data, The Brooklyn Riviera is currently the most affordable hostel to stay in New York City.

On average, hostels in New York City cost around $19 per dorm bed and $140 per private room per night. Compare prices from every major booking site at once on Hostelz.com and always get the best deal. Whether you're a student, a backpacker, or looking for a budget-friendly private room, New York City has options for every budget.

Want to compare hostels side-by-side? Use our Hostel Comparison Tool to check prices, amenities, and locations—so you can make the smartest choice.

What is the cheapest area to stay in New York City? Many cheap hostels in New York City are located in Manhattan - Upper West Side, Manhattan - Chelsea, Brooklyn, offering easy access to the city's top attractions and public transport.

Hostel Price Statistics & Key Numbers in New York City

Total number of hostels23
Typical dorm bed prices in New York City $19
Private room costs in New York City $140
Cheapest hostel in New York CityThe Brooklyn Riviera for only $32
Popular Party Hostel in New York CityNY Moore Hostel
(8 hostels for partying in total)
Where to stay in New York City on a budget?Manhattan - Upper West Side, Manhattan - Chelsea, Brooklyn

For students and budget-conscious travelers, New York City hostels provide great value. Many hostels include free breakfast, shared kitchens, and social spaces perfect for meeting other travelers — everything you need for a fun and easy stay.

Ready to go on an adventure in New York City? Add your travel dates and start comparing prices, amenities, and availability. At Hostelz, we help you find all available hostels at the best prices.

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