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Hostels in Hell's Kitchen, 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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Pod Times Square

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 7 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (0.6 km / 0.4 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

400 West 42nd Street

from $113.25
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Approx. 9 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (0.8 km / 0.5 miles)
Party Hostel

"Nap York Central Park is New York's premier sleep station for the busiest travelers seeking a clean and quiet place to sleep, shower, and go. Whether it’s hourly or nightly, our mission is to

from $48.64
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West Side YMCA

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 15 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.2 km / 0.8 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 $58.54
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Riff Hotel Chelsea

Manhattan - Chelsea
Approx. 18 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.5 km / 0.9 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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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Manhattan - Chelsea
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 21 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.8 km / 1 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St

from $186.31
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The Pod Hotel - POD 51 Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Approx. 25 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.1 km / 1 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 $92.16
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Chelsea International Hostel

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 28 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.4 km / 1 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 $21.90
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Approx. 33 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.7 km / 2 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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American Dream Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Free Breakfast
Approx. 34 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.8 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…which we found great. We had a private room with shared bathroom and found it clean and spacious and clean sheets were provided daily. Excellent location! This is the best place in the world! I love

from $66.11
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MiHostel

MiHostel

Manhattan - Flatiron District
Approx. 35 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.9 km / 2 miles)

11 East 17th Street

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Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Free Breakfast
Approx. 37 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (3.1 km / 2 miles)
Groups (10+ people)Solo Traveller

"…Ultimately, we are reminded of a joke on "Real Time With Bill Maher," in regards to the hostel closures. This is a paraphrase, but basically he asked “When did hostel start to mean a hotel that no

from $25.48
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#1 Top Rated

International Student Center New York

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 38 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (3.2 km / 2 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 $42.84
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Approx. 49 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4 km / 3 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 $23.44
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Marrakech Hotel on Broadway

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 52 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.4 km / 3 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. 53 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.4 km / 3 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 $24.91
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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 55 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.6 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Each pod is equipped with its air filtration system as well as USB ports, recess lighting, reading lights, and much more. Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, along Central Park, and

from $35.12
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Approx. 56 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.6 km / 3 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 $43.76
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Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Long Island City
Approx. 58 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.8 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 $22.73
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Approx. 60 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5 km / 3 miles)

"…No pets allowed. No children allowed. Non smoking. No NY city residents." …"The John F. Kennedy International Airport is 21 km away." …39-05 29th Street, 3rd Floor

from $30.13
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Blue Moon Boutique Hostel & Hotel

Manhattan - East Village
Approx. 60 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5 km / 3 miles)
CouplesFemale Solo Traveller

"…When your reservation is Non-Refundable -Total price of the reservation with all taxes included will be deducted from your Credit Card any time after Booking is made . We accept : Cash, Debit Cards

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Approx. 97 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (8 km / 5 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 $24.15
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Cheapest

The Brooklyn Riviera

Brooklyn
Free Breakfast
Approx. 126 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (10.5 km / 7 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." …"…There are no check ins allowed

from $21.96
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Twelve Towns YMCA
Approx. 174 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (14.5 km / 9 miles)
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

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Approx. 6 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (0.5 km / 0.3 miles)

"…- Free WiFi - Fresh towels, Bed linen - Non-smoking room and property - Pre-cleaning before your arrival - Hairdryer - Mini-fridge - Safety box - Hand soap, Body soap, Shampoo, body wash -

from $75.87
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Approx. 7 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (0.6 km / 0.4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

234 West 48th Street

from $122.27
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Approx. 13 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)

408 West 36th Street 16

from $131.87
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Approx. 13 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)

408 West 36th Street

from $118.35
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Approx. 17 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.4 km / 0.9 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 $44.59
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Midtown West Hotel

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 19 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.6 km / 1 miles)

303 West 30 Street

from $82.49
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Approx. 20 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.6 km / 1 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 $76.26
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Approx. 21 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.7 km / 1 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 $53.77
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Approx. 22 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.9 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad

from $36.54
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Approx. 23 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (1.9 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East

from $142.84
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Pod 39

Murray Hill
Approx. 25 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.1 km / 1 miles)
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145 East 39th Street

from $82.63
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Heritage Hotel

Flatiron District
Approx. 27 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

18 West 25th Street

from $100.33
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
Approx. 28 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.3 km / 1 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. 33 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.7 km / 2 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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Chelsea Inn

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 33 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.8 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…It was simply dreadful. I did not even give this "hotel" one star because it was atrocious. There was no elevator to carry luggage up the four flights of stars. My partner and I had to carry four

from $93.65
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Approx. 34 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (2.8 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 $52.92
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Approx. 39 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (3.2 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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Hotel 17

Manhattan - Lower East Side
Approx. 39 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (3.3 km / 2 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 $48.70
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Approx. 50 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.2 km / 3 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 $65.80
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Approx. 55 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.5 km / 3 miles)

151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side

from $95.14
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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 59 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.9 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 $88.89
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Approx. 59 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (4.9 km / 3 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 $168.43
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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 61 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.1 km / 3 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 $78.70
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Approx. 61 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL

from $67.10
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Approx. 63 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.3 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

81 Bowery, 2nd Floor

from $52.82
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Approx. 65 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.4 km / 3 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…No curfew. Non smoking. Minimum age to book is 21. The maximum period of stay is of 14 days." …"…Entrance is at 94 Canal St. There is a metro station within a block with a metro lines F,M,J,Z

from $95.65
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Approx. 65 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.4 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown

from $125.39
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Approx. 68 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.7 km / 4 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 $53.01
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Approx. 69 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (5.7 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

154 Madison Street, Lower East Side

from $91.14
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Pod Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Approx. 73 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (6.1 km / 4 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue

from $121.24
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Approx. 77 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (6.4 km / 4 miles)

102 Greenwich Street

from $97.01
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Approx. 128 min walking time to Hell's Kitchen (10.7 km / 7 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights

from $120.27
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Your Ultimate Hostel Guide to Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Hell's Kitchen is a vibrant neighborhood in New York City that perfectly blends the city’s rich history with modern excitement. Known for its diverse culinary scene, close proximity to Broadway, and lively atmosphere, this area is a fantastic choice for budget travelers. Choosing a hostel in Hell's Kitchen New York City means you’ll be immersed in an eclectic mix of cultures while staying steps away from the action.

This district has been a favorite for locals and tourists alike for decades, offering an authentic NYC experience. With its bustling streets and historic brownstones, Hell's Kitchen has a charm that never goes out of style. You can enjoy classic diners, trendy eateries, and world-class theaters without spending a fortune. It's a place where the past meets the present, making it ideal for any backpacker looking for an adventure.

Why Stay in Hell's Kitchen?

Staying in a hostel in Hell's Kitchen New York City is a smart choice for several reasons. The neighborhood is rich in culture, from its historic significance as a working-class area to its current reputation as a melting pot of cuisines. You can enjoy everything from international street food to gourmet meals, all within walking distance.

The location is perfect for those wanting to experience the best of Manhattan. Just a short walk away, you’ll find iconic landmarks such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Hudson River waterfront. The area is alive with entertainment options, ensuring you’ll always find something to do after a day of exploring.

Evergreen Cultural Highlights

Hell's Kitchen has a rich cultural tapestry that’s reflected in its vibrant nightlife and diverse food scene. Visit the famous Restaurant Row along 46th Street, home to an array of eateries offering cuisines from around the world. This area has long been a go-to for theater-goers looking to grab a meal before catching a show.

For theater lovers, the proximity to Broadway is a major draw. Catching a last-minute show is easy, and you can often find discounted tickets at TKTS booths. You can also explore the nearby Hell's Kitchen Flea Market on weekends, where you can find unique crafts and vintage items. These experiences are the essence of New York City life, making Hell's Kitchen a truly dynamic place to stay.

Timeless Transportation Options

Getting around Hell's Kitchen is a breeze thanks to its excellent transportation links. The neighborhood is served by several subway lines, including the A, C, E, and 1 trains at the 42nd Street stations. This connectivity makes it easy to travel to other parts of the city, whether you’re heading downtown to explore SoHo or uptown to visit museums along Museum Mile.

In addition to the subway, Hell's Kitchen is close to numerous bus routes, providing even more options for navigating the city. For those who enjoy biking, the Hudson River Greenway is just a short ride away, offering a scenic route along the river with stunning views of the skyline.

Essential Tips for Backpackers

  • Explore local eats: Don’t miss out on the diverse food options. Try out food trucks and local diners for budget-friendly meals.
  • Catch a show: Look for discount tickets to Broadway shows; they are often available at TKTS for same-day performances.
  • Walk and discover: The best way to experience Hell's Kitchen is on foot. Stroll through the streets to find hidden gems and local favorites.
  • Take advantage of free events: Keep an eye out for free concerts and outdoor movies in nearby parks during the warmer months.

Why Hell's Kitchen is Ideal for Backpackers

Choosing a hostel in Hell's Kitchen New York City offers travelers a unique blend of excitement and comfort. The area’s rich history, cultural vibrancy, and unbeatable location make it a top choice for budget-conscious adventurers. You’ll be surrounded by amazing food, lively streets, and easy access to NYC's famous attractions, creating an unforgettable experience.

Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood that caters to the spirit of exploration, making it perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the city's energy. Whether you're indulging in a late-night slice or enjoying a quiet morning in the park, this area has something timeless for everyone.

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