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

Hostels near Roosevelt Island, New York City

22 hostels in New York City. Prices start from $12 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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#1 Top Rated
Approx. 15 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.2 km / 0.8 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty Hostel

"…). A great hostel, and one of the best I've stayed in. All great - Bathroom in room is a real win for everyone involved. Everything is new and feels quality. Staff also quality. Two minute walk

from $23.57
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Approx. 19 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.6 km / 1 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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The Pod Hotel - POD 51 Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Approx. 19 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.6 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 $97.70
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Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Long Island City
Approx. 20 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.6 km / 1 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)Quiet Rest

"…) - Q4 Hostel is very new, clean, and conveniently located with a price tag that is very reasonable for New York! The Location The hostel is easy to get to by subway, with several lines

from $22.83
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West Side YMCA

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 33 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (2.7 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

"…The staff were friendly and polite and really tolerant, which was handy as we were a large group of eighty and used the main foyer to meet together a lot. Overall I give the West Side ten out of ten

from $59.38
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Approx. 33 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (2.8 km / 2 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 $45.41
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International Student Center New York

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 40 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.4 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 $38.58
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Pod Times Square

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 43 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.6 km / 2 miles)
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

400 West 42nd Street

from $111.20
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American Dream Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Free Breakfast
Approx. 43 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.6 km / 2 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 $65.57
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Approx. 43 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.6 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!" …"…The hotel's restaurant and lobby bar is led by

from $91.86
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Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Free Breakfast
Approx. 44 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.7 km / 2 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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Riff Hotel Chelsea

Manhattan - Chelsea
Approx. 49 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.1 km / 3 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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MiHostel

MiHostel

Manhattan - Flatiron District
Approx. 51 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.2 km / 3 miles)

11 East 17th Street

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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 51 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.3 km / 3 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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HI New York City Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Approx. 54 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.5 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

"…I had no idea where I would stay. This hostel was at the top of my list -- the first place I checked out. Luckily they had a room. I stayed in a four-bed dorm, which smelled kind of "Funny," but was

from $24.22
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Chelsea International Hostel

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 54 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.5 km / 3 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 $22.18
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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Manhattan - Chelsea
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 55 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.5 km / 3 miles)
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St

from $190.59
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Approx. 67 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.6 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 $41.42
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Blue Moon Boutique Hostel & Hotel

Manhattan - East Village
Approx. 68 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.7 km / 4 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. 76 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.4 km / 4 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…m glad the HI on Amsterdam was booked for the period I wanted to stay, cause the Moore Hostel will definitely be my #1 pick from now on when I come to NY! Location is great, Manhattan easily

from $24.25
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The Brooklyn Riviera

Brooklyn
Free Breakfast
Approx. 115 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (9.6 km / 6 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 $15.00
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Twelve Towns YMCA
Approx. 165 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (13.8 km / 9 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. 19 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.5 km / 1 miles)
Digital Nomads

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East

from $142.84
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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 19 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (1.6 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo Traveller

"…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." …"…SUBWAY: N or Q - 39th Avenue -

from $93.66
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Pod 39

Murray Hill
Approx. 30 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (2.5 km / 2 miles)
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145 East 39th Street

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Approx. 36 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

234 West 48th Street

from $122.27
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Approx. 37 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (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. 41 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.4 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad

from $36.54
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Approx. 42 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.5 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 $60.53
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Heritage Hotel

Flatiron District
Approx. 46 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.8 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

18 West 25th Street

from $98.84
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Approx. 46 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.9 km / 2 miles)

408 West 36th Street 16

from $131.87
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Approx. 46 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.9 km / 2 miles)

408 West 36th Street

from $107.40
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Midtown West Hotel

Hell's Kitchen
Approx. 47 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (3.9 km / 2 miles)

303 West 30 Street

from $82.96
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Approx. 48 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4 km / 2 miles)

"…No curfew Ironing board, iron, hairdryer available The individual retreat cubicle is just for you and nobody else. Its door locks from inside and outside. Its walls do not go all the way up to

from $52.75
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Approx. 48 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4 km / 2 miles)
Party Hostel

"…Strong Wi-Fi throughout for all of your devices and a living room smart TV; no televisions in guest rooms. Incentra Home Chelsea - Terms & Conditions Reception: On request Cancellation

from $68.60
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Hotel 17

Manhattan - Lower East Side
Approx. 48 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4 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 $46.93
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Approx. 51 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.2 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

"…• Check-in is available after 4:00 PM (local time). Please keep noise to a minimum if arriving after 10:00 PM. • 10 days before arrival, you will receive a registration link to agree to the

from $53.42
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Chelsea Inn

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
Approx. 53 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.4 km / 3 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 $88.99
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
Approx. 53 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.4 km / 3 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. 59 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (4.9 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Hotel 309 is centrally located to reach anywhere in Manhattan within minutes. There are two subways just a few steps away: on 8th Avenue and 14th Street and on 7th avenue and 12th Street. ALL

from $52.73
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Pod Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Approx. 61 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue

from $123.36
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Approx. 62 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.2 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 $68.83
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Approx. 63 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.3 km / 3 miles)

151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side

from $91.71
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Approx. 66 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.5 km / 3 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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Approx. 70 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (5.9 km / 4 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 $170.79
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Approx. 72 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL

from $61.06
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Approx. 74 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.2 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

81 Bowery, 2nd Floor

from $52.75
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Approx. 74 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.2 km / 4 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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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 75 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.2 km / 4 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 $78.88
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Approx. 77 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.4 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

154 Madison Street, Lower East Side

from $92.12
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Approx. 78 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (6.5 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown

from $125.03
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Approx. 94 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (7.8 km / 5 miles)

102 Greenwich Street

from $96.51
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Approx. 118 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (9.9 km / 6 miles)
Digital NomadsParty Hostel

2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights

from $116.83
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Approx. 119 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (9.9 km / 6 miles)

507 West 181st Street, Washington Heights

from $85.41
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Approx. 159 min walking time to Roosevelt Island (13.2 km / 8 miles)
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

820 39th Street

from $76.31
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Get to know Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island Explorer

Over the decades, Roosevelt Island has maintained its unique character while offering a peaceful escape from the busy streets of New York City. This quiet island combines scenic pathways, historic landmarks, and green spaces, making it an ideal choice for budget travelers seeking a calm and reliable base, with several hostels near Roosevelt Island providing convenient and affordable stays.

Visitors can enjoy easy access to Manhattan’s main attractions while soaking in the island’s timeless charm, from cultural spots to serene views, all supported by consistent transport options that keep the city within easy reach.

Landmarks

Roosevelt Island holds several attractions that have remained popular for years. Here are a few worth visiting:

  • Four Freedoms Park - A peaceful waterfront park with incredible views of the East River and Manhattan skyline.
  • Renwick Ruins - Remnants of historic buildings that show the island’s past and unique architecture.
  • Blackwell House - A small historic site giving a glimpse into 18th-century life in New York.
  • Tramway Terminal - Iconic station that connects visitors to Manhattan while offering spectacular aerial views.

Transportation

Getting to and from Roosevelt Island is easy and reliable. Travelers benefit from long-standing transport options that remain consistent:

  • Roosevelt Island Tram - A scenic aerial tram connecting the island to Manhattan in minutes.
  • Subway F Line - Direct access to the heart of Manhattan and other boroughs with frequent trains.
  • Ferry Service - Comfortable boat rides to various points along the East River.
  • Bike Paths - Dedicated paths make cycling an easy way to explore the island and surrounding waterfront.

Amenities

Roosevelt Island offers consistent, long-standing facilities that travelers can rely on for a convenient stay:

  • Public Parks - Open spaces perfect for picnics, jogging, or enjoying sunset views.
  • Small Cafés and Grocery Shops - Essential places to grab a coffee or snacks without leaving the island.
  • Medical Center - Roosevelt Island’s healthcare facility ensures safety and peace of mind for visitors.
  • Community Centers - Offer cultural events and activities that remain a staple of the local lifestyle.

Culture and Tips

Roosevelt Island has a quiet, almost village-like atmosphere while staying close to Manhattan’s pulse. Explore its walking trails, enjoy riverside views, and notice the historical plaques and small monuments that tell the island’s story. Photography enthusiasts will find timeless shots around the parks and tramway.

Tip: Bring comfortable walking shoes and plan a visit to the island during early morning or sunset. The calm environment is perfect for reading, sketching, or just relaxing away from the crowds, yet public transport keeps the rest of New York within easy reach.

Why Stay Here

Roosevelt Island offers budget travelers a unique combination of calm and connection. Its enduring features make it a reliable choice for exploring Manhattan:

  • Quiet Streets - Peaceful environment for walking and relaxing, unlike busy Manhattan blocks.
  • Historic Sites - Evergreen attractions providing a glimpse into New York’s past.
  • Scenic Views - Panoramic East River and skyline views that remain stunning year-round.
  • Reliable Transport - Tram, subway, and ferry ensure easy access to the rest of the city.
  • Local Amenities - Essential shops, cafés, and parks that always serve travelers’ needs.

Peaceful atmosphere and scenic river views define Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, offering a serene escape while keeping you connected to the heart of New York City. Budget travelers can enjoy quiet walks, historic landmarks, and timeless attractions, all while benefiting from reliable transportation, cultural spots, and enduring amenities, making the island a practical and appealing choice for explorers seeking both tranquility and convenience.

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