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Looking for a hostel near Alphabet City? Find the best and cheapest hostels near Alphabet City in New York City, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels in Alphabet City, New York City

23 hostels in New York City. Prices start from $13 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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Blue Moon Boutique Hostel & Hotel

Manhattan - East Village
Approx. 16 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
CouplesFemale Solo Traveller

"…Check out before 11:00 AM . Breakfast not included. Taxes are not included: New York City Sale Tax 14.75% Occupancy Tax $3.50 per night/per person General: 24hour Reception. No curfew

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Approx. 17 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.4 km / 0.9 miles)
Youth Hostel

"…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 this appalling service! Other points: 1. Room was incredibly small and my head and feet

from $42.41
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American Dream Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Free Breakfast
Approx. 19 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.6 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…This was my first time at a hostel. Stairs at entrance can prove difficult when carrying heavy luggage. We stayed here for four days in September and really couldn't fault it. It was actually better

from $66.11
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Approx. 20 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.7 km / 1 miles)
Boutique HostelCouplesDigital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"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!" …"Freehand is a collection of hotels that combine

from $91.86
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MiHostel

MiHostel

Manhattan - Flatiron District
Approx. 21 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.8 km / 1 miles)

11 East 17th Street

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Chelsea International Hostel

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 32 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.7 km / 2 miles)
Older travelers (+50)Party Hostel

"…Hostels are about meeting people and having a laugh with friends you just met, and this place is the best in New York for that. Yeah, it's a bit dirty, and as with many hostels in the city there's

from $22.24
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Riff Hotel Chelsea

Manhattan - Chelsea
Approx. 39 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.3 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…They screwed up our booking, which was a blessing in disguise because we were upgraded to the adjoining apartment run by the hostel for the same price as we were quoted for a lesser room. The staff

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The Pod Hotel - POD 51 Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Approx. 41 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.4 km / 2 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…Walking distance to UN, St.Patrick's, Rockefeller Centre, 5th & Madison Avenues Shops, 2 Blocks from Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Broadway Shows and Time Square approx. 20-25 minute walk. Public

from $95.43
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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Manhattan - Chelsea
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 42 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.5 km / 2 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St

from $184.20
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Approx. 44 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.7 km / 2 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty Hostel

"…- A great hostel. It isn't located in Manhattan, it's just across the river... 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

from $24.22
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Pod Times Square

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 46 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.9 km / 2 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

400 West 42nd Street

from $110.05
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Approx. 50 min walking time to Alphabet City (4.1 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…If you are more into the Times Square scene, this might not be your cup of pera piña. We called the day before, since we were on a red-eye from Los Angeles, and told the desk that we would be

from $24.24
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Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Long Island City
Approx. 52 min walking time to Alphabet City (4.3 km / 3 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)Quiet Rest

"…I thought they were going to smoke outside, hours later I came to find tobacco residue all over the beds/floors with the smell of smoke lingering inside the room -- yuk! The place was left filthy by

from $22.80
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Approx. 53 min walking time to Alphabet City (4.5 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

"…Nap York offers WiFi, luggage storage, shared bathrooms, shared lounge, shared kitchenette, shared rooftoop, essential store, and complimentary water, coffee, and tea. Conveniently located between

from $48.79
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Approx. 57 min walking time to Alphabet City (4.7 km / 3 miles)

"…We do not have early check-ins. Check-out before 10:00 AM Payment upon arrival by credit and debit cards. We do not accept cash payment. This property will pre-authorize your card before

from $30.13
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West Side YMCA

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 60 min walking time to Alphabet City (5 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

"…Apart from that, what a great holiday!!! I had a great time staying at the YMCA. It was a great change of pace compared to my normal stays in New York City. The YMCA was extremely clean, and

from $58.40
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The Brooklyn Riviera

Brooklyn
Free Breakfast
Approx. 74 min walking time to Alphabet City (6.2 km / 4 miles)
CouplesFamily-Friendly HostelOlder travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"Highly Recommended! - Excellent service, good attention, very clean and the location is incredible. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hostel in New York." …"…Each bunk has a small shelf for

from $21.96
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International Student Center New York

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 82 min walking time to Alphabet City (6.8 km / 4 miles)
CouplesFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…A great place to meet people (from Germany, France, NZ, Australia, Great-Britain). Excellent atmosphere. A bit dusty. Two dorms (guys and girls) with metallic beds with a bathroom for each one.

from $43.75
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Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Free Breakfast
Approx. 83 min walking time to Alphabet City (7 km / 4 miles)
Groups (10+ people)Solo Traveller

"…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 we discovered our regular

from $25.48
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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 98 min walking time to Alphabet City (8.1 km / 5 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Check out from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM . Payment upon arrival by credit cards, debit cards. Taxes not included - 14.75% Taxes not included - occupancy tax 3.50 USD per person per night

from $42.08
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Marrakech Hotel on Broadway

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 98 min walking time to Alphabet City (8.2 km / 5 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelParty HostelQuiet RestSolo Traveller

"…The basic dorm rooms are small and cramped. 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

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HI New York City Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 98 min walking time to Alphabet City (8.2 km / 5 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

"…The facilities are great and the tours are a brilliant way of getting out and about, exploring New York. The best in many ways! - For the adventurous, outgoing, gregarious type -- who likes to walk

from $24.78
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Twelve Towns YMCA
Approx. 122 min walking time to Alphabet City (10.1 km / 6 miles)
Digital Nomads

"…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. This accommodation was built for homeless people and still looks

Hotels in New York City

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Approx. 13 min walking time to Alphabet City (1 km / 0.7 miles)

151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side

from $91.61
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Hotel 17

Manhattan - Lower East Side
Approx. 14 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.2 km / 0.7 miles)

"…Check-out time is noon. If you are leaving the city later than noon, upon check-out, you can also store your bags for same-day pick-up in our locked storage area until 10 PM. After 10 PM, the hotel

from $48.48
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Approx. 15 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.2 km / 0.8 miles)

"…75% + occupancy tax 3.50 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,

from $67.47
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Approx. 19 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.6 km / 1 miles)
Party Hostel

"We are a medium, friendly, low cost alternative to Manhattan's big, pricey hotel. We are located in lower Manhattan off the Bowery street at 341 Broome Street. The Sohotel has 100 rooms, our

from $168.09
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Approx. 20 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.7 km / 1 miles)

"…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

from $61.52
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Approx. 21 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.7 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL

from $66.70
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Approx. 22 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.8 km / 1 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…Breakfast not included. General: 24 hour Reception. No curfew. Non smoking. Minimum age to book is 21. The maximum period of stay is of 14 days." …"Address: 86-96 Canal St Entrance is at

from $95.65
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Approx. 22 min walking time to Alphabet City (1.8 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

81 Bowery, 2nd Floor

from $52.64
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Pod Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Approx. 24 min walking time to Alphabet City (2 km / 1 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue

from $118.73
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Approx. 24 min walking time to Alphabet City (2 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

154 Madison Street, Lower East Side

from $91.46
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Chelsea Inn

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 24 min walking time to Alphabet City (2 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…There was not one good thing about this hotel and we were amazed to find that a four star hotel was the same price and was 300 percent better than this dump. We selected this hotel on the basis of

from $88.93
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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 25 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.1 km / 1 miles)

"…- Non-smoking room and property - Pre-cleaning before your arrival - Hairdryer - Mini-fridge - Safety box - Hand soap, Body soap, Shampoo, body wash - Iron is available upon request -

from $78.17
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Approx. 26 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.2 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown

from $125.08
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Heritage Hotel

Flatiron District
Approx. 27 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.2 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

18 West 25th Street

from $98.41
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Approx. 31 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.5 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad

from $36.54
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Pod 39

Murray Hill
Approx. 31 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.6 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

145 East 39th Street

from $79.80
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
Approx. 32 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.6 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Guests can enjoy a continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast each morning. The property is surrounded by iconic attractions such as Madison Square Garden, the Flatiron Building, and Macy's

from $97.71
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Approx. 32 min walking time to Alphabet City (2.7 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…ALL ROOMS INCLUDE Double or Queen bed(s) Electronic Safe Wi-Fi Internet ($10 per day supplement) Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Comfy Mattress & Pillows Kitchenette, Sink, Mini-Fridge, Microwave Coffee/

from $52.57
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Approx. 36 min walking time to Alphabet City (3 km / 2 miles)

"…No alcohol. No meat. A valid ID and a credit card with the guest's name required to reserve and check in Full payment upfront electronically or upon arrival by cash, credit cards, or debit

from $53.45
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Approx. 36 min walking time to Alphabet City (3 km / 2 miles)

"…875% per room per night City Tax: 5.875% per room per night City Tax: 1.5 USD per room per night City Tax: 2 USD per room per night Service Fee: 14.91 USD per room per night Breakfast

from $45.00
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Approx. 36 min walking time to Alphabet City (3 km / 2 miles)

"…I blame other guests who are not considerate of others rather than the hotel as there were no long term cleaning issues. Also consider that it was probably the busiest/craziest night of the year.

from $81.50
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Midtown West Hotel

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 37 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.1 km / 2 miles)

303 West 30 Street

from $82.96
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Approx. 37 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.1 km / 2 miles)
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

from $76.00
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Approx. 43 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.6 km / 2 miles)

408 West 36th Street 16

from $131.87
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Approx. 43 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.6 km / 2 miles)

408 West 36th Street

from $106.12
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Approx. 43 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.6 km / 2 miles)

102 Greenwich Street

from $95.69
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Approx. 47 min walking time to Alphabet City (3.9 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

234 West 48th Street

from $122.27
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Approx. 47 min walking time to Alphabet City (4 km / 2 miles)
Digital Nomads

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East

from $142.84
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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 56 min walking time to Alphabet City (4.7 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo Traveller

"…Cancellation Policy: 1 day before the arrival 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

from $88.01
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Approx. 103 min walking time to Alphabet City (8.6 km / 5 miles)
Party Hostel

"…Storage details will be shared along with your door code after registration. ⸻ Payment Methods: Payment before arrival is accepted via credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, USDC, Ethereum,

from $53.08
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Approx. 107 min walking time to Alphabet City (8.9 km / 6 miles)
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

820 39th Street

from $91.35
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Approx. 169 min walking time to Alphabet City (14.1 km / 9 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights

from $119.15
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Get to know Alphabet City

Discover Alphabet City: A Backpacker’s Haven

Alphabet City, nestled in the East Village of Manhattan, is a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich cultural history and artistic flair. Choosing a hostel in Alphabet City New York City places you in a unique area where creativity thrives, and the community is alive with diversity. It’s a prime spot for budget travelers looking to experience the heart and soul of New York without the hefty price tag. This district offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern energy, making it a desirable destination for backpackers.

Once home to a variety of immigrant communities, Alphabet City has retained its eclectic atmosphere. The neighborhood is characterized by its colorful murals, lively bars, and iconic venues, creating an atmosphere that captures the essence of New York City. While many areas in the city may change with trends, Alphabet City holds onto its authentic roots, making it a timeless choice for travelers.

Why Stay in Alphabet City?

Opting for a hostel in Alphabet City New York City puts you just steps away from some of the city's most enduring attractions. Visit the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café, a hub for poets, musicians, and performers that has been a cornerstone of the local arts scene for decades. This café is a great spot to experience live performances and engage with the community's vibrant culture.

Stroll through Tompkins Square Park, a beloved green space where locals gather for picnics, yoga, and free concerts. The park is also home to a historic dog run, where you can see dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoying the outdoors. These landmarks offer travelers a genuine taste of life in Alphabet City and the East Village.

Transportation Options

Getting around Alphabet City is a breeze thanks to its excellent public transportation. The neighborhood is well-served by several subway lines, including the L train at 1st Avenue and the 6 train at Astor Place. Buses also run frequently along major avenues, connecting you to other parts of Manhattan and beyond. This makes it easy to explore the entire city while having a cozy home base in Alphabet City.

Cultural Highlights

Alphabet City boasts a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that are both engaging and enlightening. The neighborhood is known for its street art, which can be found on nearly every block. Be sure to check out the murals on the sides of buildings, which reflect the neighborhood's ever-changing artistic landscape. Each piece tells a story and adds to the vibrant personality of the area.

In addition, the annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts showcases the talent of local artists and performers, making it a must-visit if you’re around during the event. This festival embodies the spirit of Alphabet City and highlights the community's dedication to the arts.

Essential Tips for Backpackers

  • Explore the local music scene: Don’t miss live performances at venues like the Nuyorican Poets Café and Arlene's Grocery.
  • Visit Tompkins Square Park: It’s a perfect spot for relaxation and people-watching, especially on warm days.
  • Discover street art: Walk around to find vibrant murals and graffiti that showcase the neighborhood's creativity.
  • Try local eateries: Enjoy affordable and delicious food at nearby bodegas and food trucks, offering everything from tacos to bagels.

Why Alphabet City is Perfect for Backpackers

Staying in a hostel in Alphabet City New York City gives you a front-row seat to a neighborhood that embodies the true essence of New York. With its rich cultural offerings, iconic landmarks, and lively atmosphere, Alphabet City is an ideal base for exploring the city. The mix of historic charm and modern creativity creates a welcoming environment for budget travelers.

The neighborhood's timeless appeal lies in its vibrant arts scene, strong community spirit, and diverse culinary options. By choosing Alphabet City, you’re not just visiting a location; you’re immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience that will leave lasting memories. This district is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, making it an essential stop for any backpacker looking to explore New York City.

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