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

Hostels near Columbia Street Waterfront, 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. 43 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.6 km / 2 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. 47 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.9 km / 2 miles)
Youth Hostel

"…There are so many tiny rooms in each floor and you can hear anything happening next door, even whispering. Individual room does not have roof, only a roof for the whole floor. If you are a light

from $43.76
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The Brooklyn Riviera

Brooklyn
Free Breakfast
Approx. 55 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (4.6 km / 3 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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MiHostel

MiHostel

Manhattan - Flatiron District
Approx. 68 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.7 km / 4 miles)

11 East 17th Street

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Approx. 69 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.7 km / 4 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 $24.13
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American Dream Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Free Breakfast
Approx. 72 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6 km / 4 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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Approx. 72 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6 km / 4 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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Chelsea International Hostel

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 75 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.2 km / 4 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 $21.85
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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Manhattan - Chelsea
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 84 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7 km / 4 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St

from $182.99
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Twelve Towns YMCA
Approx. 85 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.1 km / 4 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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Riff Hotel Chelsea

Manhattan - Chelsea
Approx. 85 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.1 km / 4 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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Pod Times Square

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 95 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.9 km / 5 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

400 West 42nd Street

from $113.23
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The Pod Hotel - POD 51 Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Approx. 97 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.1 km / 5 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…20-25 minute walk. Public transportation of buses and subways (trains) only one block from Hotel. All rooms are private and shared bath facilities are located in corridor. See our web site - www.

from $91.98
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Approx. 100 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.3 km / 5 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 $23.37
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Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Long Island City
Approx. 106 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.8 km / 5 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 $22.72
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Approx. 106 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.9 km / 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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Approx. 111 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (9.3 km / 6 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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West Side YMCA

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 113 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (9.5 km / 6 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 $58.28
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International Student Center New York

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 137 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (11.4 km / 7 miles)
CouplesFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The bathroom(s) and shower were also clean and stocked with the basic necessary things (soap, toilet paper, hand towel). You can rent a locker downstairs (with a 5$ deposit) but you can't bring your

from $42.74
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Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Free Breakfast
Approx. 138 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (11.5 km / 7 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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Marrakech Hotel on Broadway

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 153 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (12.7 km / 8 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. 153 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (12.7 km / 8 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 $24.87
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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 153 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (12.8 km / 8 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. 30 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (2.5 km / 2 miles)

102 Greenwich Street

from $96.86
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Approx. 34 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (2.9 km / 2 miles)
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154 Madison Street, Lower East Side

from $91.34
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Approx. 37 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.1 km / 2 miles)
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52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown

from $125.58
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Approx. 38 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.2 km / 2 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. 40 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.3 km / 2 miles)
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

from $52.87
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Approx. 41 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.4 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL

from $67.95
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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 42 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.5 km / 2 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 $79.13
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Approx. 44 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (3.6 km / 2 miles)
Party Hostel

"…heat for heating, T/V, Check out luggage storage. Our concierge staff is available daily 24-hours to assist the guest with courteous service, with any travel arrangements,

from $167.85
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Approx. 49 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (4.1 km / 3 miles)

151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side

from $95.06
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Approx. 53 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (4.4 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 $65.30
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Approx. 54 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (4.5 km / 3 miles)
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820 39th Street

from $91.35
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Pod Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Approx. 57 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue

from $118.73
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Hotel 17

Manhattan - Lower East Side
Approx. 66 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.5 km / 3 miles)

"…Otherwise, we cannot guarantee your hotel reservation after 11 pm on the day of your scheduled arrival. Cancellation policy: Guests must cancel a reservation online or notify the hotel at least 2

from $48.70
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Approx. 68 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.7 km / 4 miles)

113 Jane Street

from $81.50
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Chelsea Inn

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 69 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.8 km / 4 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 $93.58
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Approx. 70 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (5.9 km / 4 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 $52.97
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Approx. 73 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.1 km / 4 miles)

"We are an independent and privately owned hotel in the heart of Manhattan. What sets us apart is the vibe and uniquely painted rooms and themes of each interior by artists currently employed and

from $61.52
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
Approx. 75 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.2 km / 4 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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Heritage Hotel

Flatiron District
Approx. 76 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.3 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

18 West 25th Street

from $100.28
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Approx. 81 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.8 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad

from $36.54
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Approx. 82 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.8 km / 4 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. 83 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (6.9 km / 4 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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Midtown West Hotel

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 83 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7 km / 4 miles)

303 West 30 Street

from $82.49
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Pod 39

Murray Hill
Approx. 87 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.2 km / 4 miles)
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145 East 39th Street

from $83.25
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Approx. 88 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.3 km / 5 miles)

"…No curfew. No pets allowed. Children allowed: 0 to 12 years old. Non smoking." …"The nearest airport to Americana Inn is LaGuardia Airport, located approximately 14 km away." …69 West 38th Street

from $44.58
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Approx. 90 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.5 km / 5 miles)

408 West 36th Street 16

from $131.87
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Approx. 90 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (7.5 km / 5 miles)

408 West 36th Street

from $128.62
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Approx. 98 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.2 km / 5 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 $75.44
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Approx. 99 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.3 km / 5 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

234 West 48th Street

from $122.27
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Approx. 103 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (8.6 km / 5 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East

from $142.84
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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 111 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (9.3 km / 6 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 $88.11
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Approx. 160 min walking time to Columbia Street Waterfront (13.3 km / 8 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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Columbia Street Waterfront: Brooklyn’s Quiet Escape

Stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty greet visitors to Columbia Street Waterfront, a peaceful neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. The area is known for its quiet streets, charming local restaurants, and easy access to the waterfront, making it a perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. Hostels near Columbia Street Waterfront provide budget-friendly options for travelers looking to stay close to this scenic area.

Ideal for travelers who want to experience Brooklyn without the hustle and bustle of busier areas, Columbia Street Waterfront combines historic charm with modern amenities. This unique mix creates an authentic and memorable Brooklyn experience, offering a calm yet vibrant atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

Landmarks

Explore the rich history and culture of Columbia Street Waterfront through its notable landmarks:

  • Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory – Located in a historic fireboat house, this spot offers handcrafted ice cream with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
  • Red Hook Grain Terminal – An imposing structure dating back to 1922, showcasing the area's industrial past.
  • Columbia Street Waterfront Park – A community green space perfect for relaxation and local events.
  • Jalopy Theatre – A cozy venue offering live music and cultural performances.
  • Art Lot – An outdoor space displaying rotating contemporary art installations.

Transportation

Getting around from Columbia Street Waterfront is straightforward:

  • B61 Bus – Connects to downtown Brooklyn and subway lines, offering a reliable travel option.
  • NYC Ferry – The South Brooklyn route stops at Atlantic Avenue/Pier 6, providing scenic and quick access to other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
  • Citi Bike – Bike-sharing stations are available for easy cycling around the neighborhood and beyond.

Amenities

Columbia Street Waterfront offers essential services and local favorites:

  • Local Cafés and Restaurants – Enjoy a variety of dining options, from casual eateries to fine dining.
  • Grocery Stores – Conveniently located markets for all your shopping needs.
  • Freebird Books & Goods – A charming independent bookstore perfect for browsing.
  • Fitness Studios – Stay active with local gyms and wellness centers.

Culture & Tips

Immerse yourself in the local culture with these tips:

  • Community Gardens – Explore the five community gardens in the area for a peaceful retreat.
  • Live Music – Catch a performance at the Jalopy Theatre for an authentic Brooklyn experience.
  • Waterfront Views – Stroll along the waterfront for picturesque views of the harbor and skyline.

Why Stay in Columbia Street Waterfront

Choosing Columbia Street Waterfront offers several advantages:

  • Peaceful Atmosphere – Enjoy a quieter environment compared to busier Brooklyn neighborhoods.
  • Scenic Views – Take in beautiful waterfront and skyline vistas.
  • Local Culture – Experience authentic Brooklyn life with local shops and events.
  • Convenient Transportation – Easy access to public transit and ferry services.

Unique for its blend of calm streets and city access, Columbia Street Waterfront stands out as a peaceful Brooklyn neighborhood. Travelers can enjoy quiet walks, local cafés, and scenic waterfront views while staying close to Manhattan. It makes an ideal base for those seeking an authentic Brooklyn experience.

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