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Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set less than 1 km from Radio City Music Hall, a 15-minute walk from Rockefeller Center and 1.2 km from Top of the Rock. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower.

The staff are very kind, clean place, quiet , t'en minutes from times square and 5 minutes from central Park

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8.2
Very good
4,292 reviews
Price from
MYR 504
per night

The Hostelling International New York offers dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Linens, towels and a housekeeping service are provided.

The hostel offers many activities including pub crawls, night club events and in-house comedy and variety shows.

more central to what I went there for

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8.2
Very good
15,518 reviews
Price from
MYR 251
per night

Set within 700 metres of Flatiron Building and 1.4 km of Empire State Building, American Dream offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Chrysler Building.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a TV. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

Amazing location. Very friendly people and good installation for the value.

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8.1
Very good
436 reviews
Price from
MYR 706
per night

Located in New York, within 3.2 km of Metropolitan Museum of Art and 4.9 km of Strawberry Fields, East Harlem Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 4.9 km from Central Park, 5.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 5.6 km from St Patrick's Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Columbia University.

The place is perfectly located for access to the 6 train to Downtown. The facilities are in excellent condition and meet all the requirements for a stayover. Naseer is fantastic! Communication with him was completely fluent, and he is always open to helping out whenever needed!

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8.3
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
MYR 793
per night

Situated in New York, KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.8 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, 3.3 km from Strawberry Fields and 3.7 km from Lincoln Center. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.4 km from Columbia University.

Central Park is 4.2 km from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from KAMA CENTRAL PARK.

I loved the pods, super cute. I loved how close the hostel was to Harlem and subways. Perfect location! Rooms were cleaned every day.

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7.6
Good
1,990 reviews
Price from
MYR 515
per night

Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 300 metres from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City.

This unique hostel uses the proceeds from guest room reservations to provide hot meals for people who are homeless. Guests are welcome to help volunteer to serve meals if interested.

Relative to the price it was great! The staff was nice and helpful.

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7.2
Good
1,436 reviews
Price from
MYR 437
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodation that is accessible by stairs, in New York.

Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

Little Italy is 300 metres from U.S. Pacific Hotel, while Brooklyn Bridge is 1.4 km away. La Guardia Airport is 12 km from the property.

perfectly nice little shared bath hotel. it’s fairly clean and well kept up and the staff are friendly. it’s not the four seasons but that’s not a reasonable thing to expect.

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5.6
Review score
2,426 reviews
Price from
MYR 607
per night

Located 50 metres away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

Lincoln Center is just 300 metres from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 700 metres away. The American Museum of Natural History is 15 minutes’ walk away.

Location was brilliant, it's beautiful historical building, there is pool, sauna, gym. Grocery shop near - Morton Williams next to church. Quiet place, we slept well. Walk distance from Times square.

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6.6
Review score
13,477 reviews
Price from
MYR 459
per night

Located in Manhattan, this Bowery hostel is 3 minutes’ walk to Little Italy and 7 minutes’ walk to Chinatown. The air-conditioned hostel offers guests free access to Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The rooms at the Bowery Grand Hotel offer guests air-conditioned accommodations with a shared bathroom. The bathroom includes a hairdryer.

Loved the privacy. Staff were helpful and friendly!

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3.5
Review score
1,393 reviews
Price from
MYR 396
per night

Situated in New York and with Penn Station reachable within 300 metres, Lamartine Chelsea features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is close to Madison Square Garden, Flatiron Building and Times Square. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include The High Line, Macy's and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from Lamartine Chelsea.

Perfect location to explore NYC Easy system with the door codes (no risk of loosing keys or cards) Mo is super friendly and helpful

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6.5
Review score
440 reviews
Price from
MYR 858
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • East Harlem Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews

    Located in New York, within 3.2 km of Metropolitan Museum of Art and 4.9 km of Strawberry Fields, East Harlem Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property.

    Sehr sauber und ausreichend für einen New York Trip

  • West 30th Street Guest House
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 373 reviews

    Situated in New York, within less than 1 km of Macy's and a 4-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

    good comfortable room, perfect location friendly staff

  • Chrystie Street Apartments
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 142 reviews

    This self-catering accommodation is located in the Lower East Side in New York. With free WiFi access, it is 400 metres from Little Italy and 1.3 km from Brooklyn Bridge.

    아파트 형태라서 보안 철저한 점, 커피 포트, 드라이기, 밖에 놓인 책상까지 쓸 수 있어서 나쁘지 않았음. 9박 묵었는데 괜찮았었음 서비스도

  • New York City GuestHouse
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews

    Located within 3.1 km of Yankee Stadium and 3.8 km of Columbia University, New York City GuestHouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in New York.

    La proximité des transports, commerces et restaurants

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in New York

  • Nap York Central Park Sleep Station
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,292 reviews

    Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Clean room/restroom/ No charge luggage storing Cozy

  • HI New York City Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews

    This uptown New York hostel is 1 block from Broadway Street and a 10-minute walk to Central Park. It features free Wi-Fi, a movie lounge, and a large patio.

    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.

  • American Dream
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 436 reviews

    Set within 700 metres of Flatiron Building and 1.4 km of Empire State Building, American Dream offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

    Clean, centrally-located, kind staff, great breakfast

  • KAMA CENTRAL PARK
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,990 reviews

    Situated in New York, KAMA CENTRAL PARK has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Friendly staff, close to metro station, free breakfast

  • West Side YMCA
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,477 reviews

    Located 50 metres away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

    Great for location, basic but clean accommodation. It

  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 439 reviews

    Situated in New York and with Penn Station reachable within 300 metres, Lamartine Chelsea features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    Very quiet except the street noise from 8th avenue Very clean,

  • Macaw Guest House
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 46 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Macaw Guest House is set in New York, 1.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Buena ubicacion y cerca del transporte hacia los lugares de interes

  • U.S. Pacific Hotel
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,426 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodation that is accessible by stairs, in New York. Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

    You get what you pay. Clean, safe and very good location.

  • Hudson Yard 408
    4.5
    Scored 4.5
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 34 reviews

    Set in the centre of New York, less than 1 km from Macy's, Hudson Yard 408 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,134.46
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews
    Very clean, great location, nice stuff. Best hostel I have ever been.
    TADEUSZ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,134.46
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews
    Best place to stay in NYC & best hostel I’ve ever stayed 🥇 Amazing staff, amazing communal areas including lots of outdoor social space, kitchen & cinema room. Social activities & great location in Central Park West.
    Chris
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 266 reviews
    Great location in the center of Manhattan. You could meet new people in the hostel. Decent bagels for breakfast
    Oleksandr
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,134.46
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews
    The different tours from the hostel were really nice. It was easy to meet new people. Especially if you are traveling alone. You have everything you need there! Also the cafe in the hostel was good and cheaper than some other places. But all in all i really enjoyed the place an liked it. Would definitely come back!
    Ada
    Solo traveller
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,477 reviews
    Excellent location in safe area. We were out all day & into evening and just needed somewhere to crash for the nights we were in NY. It did the job. Bunk bed was king single size, little creaky, but slept well on all 3 nights. Aircon old & bit noisy, but good white noise to drown out comings & goings of hostel (not that we heard this). Bathrooms were old but clean. Good to be able to access gym & pool. It was what we expected for the money paid.
    Catherine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,134.46
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews
    It's a cheap an popular hostel and as a female solo traveler I felt mostly safe. The doors open with a card you're given at check in. The patio is really nice and they have a small cafe downstairs. Even though it's the upper west side so it's quite far away from the modt popular parts of Manhattan, by taking the subway you can be at lower Manhattan in 30 minutes which is better than staying at Brooklyn or Queens etc. Also the neighborhood seemed nice and fine, no super scatchy places.
    Dorka
    Solo traveller
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,477 reviews
    Very cheap for Manhattan. Perfect location. Very big hostel - many guests of all ages and nationalities (so you don’t feel too old by being in a youth hostel).
    Aleksandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,447.22
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 439 reviews
    Cheap price compared with hotel Amazing location - near of empire state building, flatiron, Penn Station, The Edge, Times Square.. Lot of bathrooms - you will probably find unoccupied Doors are pincoded - both rooms and main doors so you will feel safe Subway is near Private room - its advantage when we consider this is hostel, not hotel. Warm water Drink machines in kitchen 2 fridges in kitchen
    Michaela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 1,134.46
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,517 reviews
    - good location - expensive for a youth hostel, cheap for NYC
    R
    Solo traveller
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,477 reviews
    It was a great location just a few stops on the subway from airport, and near all the places I visited. I was very happy with my room and the bed was comfortable. I was happy with the security and safety of my belongings and myself. If I return to New York I will book into West side Youth Hostel again.
    timothy
    Solo traveller

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