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Hostels in New York City, USA

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

International Student Center New York

Manhattan - Upper West Side
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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American Dream Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
Free Breakfast
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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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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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 $24.06
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HI New York City Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
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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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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Pod Times Square

Hell's Kitchen
Capsule HotelsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

400 West 42nd Street

from $111.20
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Kama Central Park

Privacy Curtains
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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Cheapest

The Brooklyn Riviera

Brooklyn
Free Breakfast
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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"…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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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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The Pod Hotel - POD 51 Hostel

Manhattan - Midtown East
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 $96.66
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Chelsea International Hostel

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
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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Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Long Island City
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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Hotel Alameda, Highline

Manhattan - Chelsea
Privacy Curtains
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

518 W 27th St

from $184.29
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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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West Side YMCA

Manhattan - Upper West Side
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 $58.47
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Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan - Upper West Side
Free Breakfast
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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Twelve Towns YMCA
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

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Riff Hotel Chelsea

Manhattan - Chelsea
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

11 East 17th Street

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Blue Moon Boutique Hostel & Hotel

Manhattan - East Village
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

Hotels in New York City

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Nesva Hotel

Free Breakfast
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 $88.53
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Hotel 17

Manhattan - Lower East Side

"…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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Jg Sohotel

Free Breakfast

"…- 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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"…Welcome to your private, spacious king-size bedroom located in a charming two-family house in the heart of a quiet suburban neighborhood in Queens, New York. The room offers a peaceful retreat with

from $34.62
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"…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 $53.40
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Family-Friendly Hostel

52 Mulberry Street, Chinatown

from $125.11
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Pod 39

Murray Hill
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

145 East 39th Street

from $90.45
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Pod Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Party HostelSolo Traveller

247 Metropolitan Avenue

from $120.14
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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 $53.11
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"…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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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 $168.27
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Digital NomadsParty Hostel

2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights

from $118.88
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Heritage Hotel

Flatiron District
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

18 West 25th Street

from $98.84
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Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly Hostel

154 Madison Street, Lower East Side

from $92.12
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151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side

from $91.71
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Chelsea Inn

Manhattan - Chelsea
Free Breakfast
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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Digital Nomads

130 East 57th Street, Midtown East

from $142.84
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"…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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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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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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102 Greenwich Street

from $95.65
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Family-Friendly Hostel

106 Bowery 2FL

from $61.06
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Family-Friendly Hostel

81 Bowery, 2nd Floor

from $52.75
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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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Family-Friendly Hostel

234 West 48th Street

from $122.27
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Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

820 39th Street

from $76.31
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"…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

303 West 30 Street

from $82.96
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Family-Friendly Hostel

1234 Broadway, NoMad

from $36.54
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507 West 181st Street, Washington Heights

from $85.41
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408 West 36th Street 16

from $131.87
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Interfaith 21

Free Breakfast
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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"…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
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

Written by Travel Expert New York CityMona

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 $31 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 $21 per dorm bed and $153 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 hostels 22
Typical dorm bed prices in New York City $21
Private room costs in New York City $153
Cheapest hostel in New York CityThe Brooklyn Riviera for only $31
Popular Party Hostel in New York CityNY Moore Hostel
(7 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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