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1. HI New York City Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2035 reviews
HI New York City hostel is the kind of hostel travelers dream about. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, we’ll have you mixing and mingling with people from different places and cultures before you even walk out our doors. To help you get to know the city, we’ll set you up with our favorite self-guided walking tours, and our enormous outdoor patio will be a welcome retreat after a long day of exploring. While you’re hanging out at the hostel, you’ll have a pool table, a fancy exercise mirror and plenty of games to keep you entertained. Want to try a slice of New York-style pizza or get a great view of the Statue of Liberty for free? Ask our awesome staff. They know more tips and tricks about this city than you can imagine. Our prime Upper West Side location puts you in easy reach of Harlem, Midtown, and top Manhattan attractions. Whether you want to spend the day strolling along the Highline, relaxing in nearby Central Park, or discovering Instagram-worthy spots in Brooklyn, make HI New York City your home away from home in the City That Never Sleeps.
It was...... fine.
Reviewed By carolinecP4381LPFirst off, I want to say how AWESOME Jonathan at the front desk was. He was genuinely one of the best people I interacted with during my entire time in New York, so shoutout to him. Overall, the service at the hostel was really good, the employees are doing a good job. Otherwise, though, it was just... fine. Things I liked: - The whole place was super clean, including the bathrooms. - The little cafe up at the front was great, a really pleasant surprise. - The common spaces were cute with plenty of places to hang out. The things I didn't like so much: - The website had mentioned that the bunks have privacy curtains, but this wasn't the case. I'm kinda weird about people seeing me sleep, so I ended up tucking a blanket under the top bunk. This worked, but it also put me down a blanket, which leads into the next point: - The temperature in the rooms is super inconsistent. One night I'd be freezing and the next I'd be sweating/ You're only provided with a bedsheet, one thin blanket, with the option of a second, so on the cold nights it wasn't quite enough. -The vibe definitely wasn't as social as other hostels I've stayed at. Perhaps it's just a reflection of New York, but rather than seeing people chatting and hanging out in the common areas, most everyone was doing work on their computers. Also, just a little shower tip: bring a washcloth (they don't provide any), and if you have longer hair, bring your own shampoo/conditioner. The hostel only has 2-in-1 shampoo+body wash which was less terrible than I expected but still not ideal. Honestly, while it definitely wasn't perfect, it was a clean place to sleep, which is exactly what I needed.
2. The Evelyn Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 641 reviews
The Evelyn Hotel blends timeless style and avant-garde glam for an authentically New York City hotel experience. Set in the NoMad neighborhood, formerly historic Tin Pan Alley - the city's Jazz Age music epicenter – the hotel features a recently enhanced lobby experience and three exceptional dining concepts by Chef Jonathan Benno. Feel at home in beautifully remodeled accommodations with luxurious comforts like Frette linens, bath amenities by Five Wits and bathrooms with heated floors and custom vanities with marble sinks. Vintage touches including musically-inspired accents and antique-style furnishings create a nostalgic experience in the heart of Manhattan's NoMad district, walking distance to Midtown, Union Square, NYU and Greenwich Village.
"Our" Hotel
Reviewed By Voyage548831We originally stayed at the Evelyn because we loved the fact that it was 'named after us!' That was only what introduced us on the first occasion, as it has now become our regular first choice of accommodation, with each visit providing added attractors that make us want to stay again! As soon as possible... and we can't wait for the restaurant to be re-opened to try on our next visit to NYC. (We adore the bathroom design/decor - but would never want to spoil the delightful surprise that provides!)
3. West Side YMCA
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1584 reviews
Located just off Central Park West and steps from the Columbus Circle transit hub, our New York hostel guest rooms offer private Single and Bunk rooms that provide a home away from home for nearly 130,000 International and Domestic budget travelers each year. Our ideal location in NYC allows guests to enjoy the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square and world famous cultural institutions including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Museum of Natural History. As a hotel guest of the West Side YMCA, you can enjoy FREE use of our 65,000 square foot Health and Wellness Facility - including two indoor swimming pools. We're easily accessible to all NYC public transportation - uptown, downtown, cross-town buses, and the 1,A,C,E,B,D,N subway lines.Guest Rooms Facilities Include Cable TV, Shared Bathrooms on each floor (some private facilities)Air-conditioning, Housekeeping - Clean Linens and Towels provided. Elevator BuildingAround the clock check-in 24 hour security Free WiFi in lobby area Safe Deposit boxes No Curfew
Great location--bring your bathing suit!
Reviewed By mcmusgroThere aren't many affordable options in NYC so I was happy to discover this place. It's halfway between a hostel and a hotel. The rooms are small, the bathrooms are shared and there are no communal kitchens or microfridges in the room. But you are paying a "resort fee" to have access to the YMCA's gym and pool so you might as well take advantage of it. They do require a swim cap but they sell them at the front desk if you don't have one. The pool also special hours on weekends and holidays so you can't use it whenever but it's still a great perk. It's easy walking distance to Times Square, Central Park and Columbus Circle. There are several food trucks around the corner as well as a Starbucks, Target and Whole Foods within 5 minutes walk.
4. Jazz on the Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 619 reviews
A trip to New York is not complete without a stay at Jazz on the Park Hostel. Best known for our funky coffee bar, weekly pub crawls, and summer BBQs, staying at Jazz on the Park Hostel guarantees good times as well as comfort. Jazz on the Park Hostel is located in the heart of the Upper West Side, along Central Park and super close to subways and buses, so the whole City is at your fingertips. Explore local hangouts or walk through Central Park to 5th Avenue and the Museum Mile, where you will find the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and much more. If you just feel like relaxing, chill in our Basement Lounge and swap stories over a game of pool. Jazz on the Park Hostel is the perfect launch pad for all your New York adventures!
Never again.
Reviewed By barbarasB1231FBI knew this place was a shole, but I wasn't expecting this. I've been to sholes like this but I never felt unsafe. This place is UNSAFE and DIRTY. It is unsafe because the shower room has no lock in the door. The main entrance is not locked. Anyone can get in. Some receptionists don't even look at you when you get into the hotel. If you are travelling alone (specially if you're a woman, AVOID this place). The atmosphere is far from comfy or friendly. I felt very very unsafe. It is dirty and there are cockroaches and rats. I was taking a shower and I saw a cockroach next to me. Not funny at all. The shared toilets are infested with those plus always dirty. I think one of the biggest problems is that they always leave the windows of the corridor wide open and they placed a trash bin next to it (what do they have in their brains???). Furthermore, the whole accommodation looks like a jail. The only good part is that is well located. Never again.
5. Jazz on Columbus Circle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 241 reviews
Would not reccommend
Reviewed By MarySimpson223Stayed here as a group of 3 females and I have to say I felt a little unsafe. The premesis was really run down and kind of dirty from the outset. The location was amazing but that was all. We needed no keycards or ID's when entering the building and anyone could have walked in. The beds were fine, but the balcony was very dirty along with the bathroom (bugs in the shower), and we had to ask for towels. On numerous occasions various staff members walked into our room without even knocking, to "empty the bins" or drop us toilet paper etc. A couple hours after we had checked out, we went back to collect our bags from the shared space where they were locked away. We were given the Key to go up and collect them ourselves, in which case we could have taken anything from any of the other bags that were in there. On arrival I was told only the staff had access to this room. Overall felt uneasy staying here and despite the great price and location there were so many red flags.
6. HI New York City Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2035 reviews
HI New York City hostel is the kind of hostel travelers dream about. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, we’ll have you mixing and mingling with people from different places and cultures before you even walk out our doors. To help you get to know the city, we’ll set you up with our favorite self-guided walking tours, and our enormous outdoor patio will be a welcome retreat after a long day of exploring. While you’re hanging out at the hostel, you’ll have a pool table, a fancy exercise mirror and plenty of games to keep you entertained. Want to try a slice of New York-style pizza or get a great view of the Statue of Liberty for free? Ask our awesome staff. They know more tips and tricks about this city than you can imagine. Our prime Upper West Side location puts you in easy reach of Harlem, Midtown, and top Manhattan attractions. Whether you want to spend the day strolling along the Highline, relaxing in nearby Central Park, or discovering Instagram-worthy spots in Brooklyn, make HI New York City your home away from home in the City That Never Sleeps.
It was...... fine.
Reviewed By carolinecP4381LPFirst off, I want to say how AWESOME Jonathan at the front desk was. He was genuinely one of the best people I interacted with during my entire time in New York, so shoutout to him. Overall, the service at the hostel was really good, the employees are doing a good job. Otherwise, though, it was just... fine. Things I liked: - The whole place was super clean, including the bathrooms. - The little cafe up at the front was great, a really pleasant surprise. - The common spaces were cute with plenty of places to hang out. The things I didn't like so much: - The website had mentioned that the bunks have privacy curtains, but this wasn't the case. I'm kinda weird about people seeing me sleep, so I ended up tucking a blanket under the top bunk. This worked, but it also put me down a blanket, which leads into the next point: - The temperature in the rooms is super inconsistent. One night I'd be freezing and the next I'd be sweating/ You're only provided with a bedsheet, one thin blanket, with the option of a second, so on the cold nights it wasn't quite enough. -The vibe definitely wasn't as social as other hostels I've stayed at. Perhaps it's just a reflection of New York, but rather than seeing people chatting and hanging out in the common areas, most everyone was doing work on their computers. Also, just a little shower tip: bring a washcloth (they don't provide any), and if you have longer hair, bring your own shampoo/conditioner. The hostel only has 2-in-1 shampoo+body wash which was less terrible than I expected but still not ideal. Honestly, while it definitely wasn't perfect, it was a clean place to sleep, which is exactly what I needed.
7. American Dream Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 322 reviews
American Dream Bed and Breakfast is a family owned business that has been home for travelers in New York City for over 20 years. We’re here to help give an opportunity for students and teachers from every part of the world to learn, have an amazing experience and see what the big city has to offer. With a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering comforts such as a home-made breakfast, a hot shower and a clean cozy room. We welcome you to American Dream Bed and Breakfast, your home in the city!
The best hostel option for NY
Reviewed By YamWtI was here back in 2019 and it was really an awesome place to stay, so we decided to go back with one friend this time in 2021 and it was even better. The place is super cool and has the best possible location in NY with a great price. Amdre (the host) was so kind, polite and helpful. The rooms are great, and the very best part is the breakfast and coffee you can take :D! We also met a girl called Courtney that was helping Amdre to make some new changes to this place. We will for sure go back to this place every time we visit New York. If you get to read this, we miss you Amdre and Courtney, the guys from Argentina!
8. Canal Loft Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 62 reviews
BEWARE!!!
Reviewed By DianaMlgDon't trust this hotel!!! The worst experience of my trips. I made a reservation months in advance, I already read some negative reviews about this hotel cancelling your reservation at the last minute but I decided to trust because I read some positive reviews too, but to make sure I asked the hotel several times during those months and before the trip if the reservation wasstill active and they told me “of course”, well what's my surprise when I get off the plane in new york, I turn on my cell phone and I get a text message saying that my reservation is cancelled!! without any reason, so I called them and they tell me that they have already given our room, and with sarcasm they say that we should come back another time, shameless! It turns out that that day there was a macro-concert in the city and they saw that they would get more money for that night in the hotel than for the whole week we were going. The result of their bad management was 9 hours in the airport looking for accommodation! Because of the concert there wasn't a damn room in the whole city at less than 1000 dollars per night, we felt totally helpless in an unknown city, they didn't even give us any alternatives, very tired by 8 hours of flight and instead of being able to get to the hotel, we had to stay 9 hours at the airport calling all the hotels in the city, with the consequent phone bill as it was a spanish phone! A whole day's vacation lost!! looking for a place to sleep and wanting to go back to my country because of these scoundrels. The budget for the entire trip spent on the first night because of this hostel. Don't let them ruin your whole trip, don't let them ruin your dream trip to New York, don't go to this hotel!!
9. Central Park Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 162 reviews
Furnished studio rentals . With our convenient location in the Upper West side of Manhattan close to Central Park and less than one minute from the B and C trains, chances are this is the right hotel for you. We are within minutes by train from New York City's many attractions, museums and cultural centers, great restaurants, fun shops, college campuses and trendy nightspots. Central Park Inn Features: Brand new and spacious studio rooms with private bath Free wi-fi Long term rates for extended stay for 30 days and more Great amenities including, refrigerators, coffee makers, toasters and more
A review from a student who has lived here since April 2014
Reviewed By siqi2015I am sitting here haven't showered for 3 nights. Why? As the front desk would tell you, "Things happen...". No hot water for 3 days! And it is late October! Seriously? Oh! By the way, this is not the first time when there is no hot water. Realistically speaking, probably the fourth time. Well, this is not the only thing. If you are living on the first floor, make sure you bring a earplug, because you are very likely to hear people chatting outside your window around 2am on a Saturday night. Not to mention the sound of a old guy polishing cars for business in front of your window during the day. If you think the front desk people are nice? Well, you are wrong... I think I am probably lived here longer than anybody else. Of course they are nice, because you give them money. But if they did something wrong, they will simply tell you that, "Things happen" three times in a roll, give you no chance to speak. I feel they are more like my boss, instead I am their client. Throughout the year, I have seen all kinds of interesting insects in my room. Some you can barely see, some as big as your fingers. Some on the wall, some on your bed. Yes! I am not kidding. So if you are a biologist? Welcome! If not? You got the idea... By the way, there are some pretty big rats out side the building. But don't worry! There is a semi-homeless cat out side walking around sometimes. But I have to be honest here, the rats never come into your room, so no need to worry about that. Also, be prepared that the staff here might bringing strangers or I maybe should call them future residents (trying hard to be nice to them here) into your room. If they knocked and you do not answer, then they will open the door to show you the room? They are so nice! Right? Well, what if I am in the shower and did not hear them knocking the door? Oops... Ice-cream lovers, please don't bring your gelato inside, because the refrigerator can not freeze your gelato... I bought 3 box of gelato, all wasted... lesson learned... By the way, there is no washing machine for you to use... you have to carry it to 105th street to wash... Or if you are rich, you can spent $10+ and let somebody else wash it for you, depends on the weight. Otherwise, everything is just fine... Just fine.... I highly recommend you to find somewhere else, if you want to have a nice NYC experience... I am moving out very soon! Yeah!
10. Shared Room In Manhattan Near Central Park
