Where the concierge points people first
- HI New York City Hostel — A huge hostel in a 19th-century building on Amsterdam Avenue near 103rd Street, with a back garden. Social in the common rooms, calm in the corridors; the safe choice for a first visit. (40.7987, -73.9667)
- The Local NY — In Long Island City, a short subway ride from Midtown, with a café-bar downstairs where guests actually talk to each other. Sociable, but not a party house. (40.7496, -73.9479)
- The Bowery House — Compact cabins in a converted old rooming house on the Bowery, with shared bathrooms. The neighborhood is loud until late; the rooms are small and quiet enough. (40.7220, -73.9937)
- NY Moore Hostel — In East Williamsburg near the L train, surrounded by bars and venues. The one to choose if you are here for the nightlife and plan to be out late. (40.7043, -73.9376)
The rest of the hostels in New York — every one we hold
- American Dream Bed & Breakfast (40.7396, -73.9831)
- Broadway Hotel and Hostel (40.7979, -73.9699)
- Candy Hostel (40.7949, -73.9748)
- Central Park Inn (40.7967, -73.9626)
- Central Park West Hostel (40.7886, -73.9748)
- Chelsea Center Hostel (40.7495, -73.9965)
- Chelsea international hostel (40.7432, -73.9990)
- City Rooms NYC (40.7486, -73.9956)
- Columbus Circle Hostel (40.7701, -73.9849)
- Euro Budget Hostels (40.7683, -73.9848)
- Greenpoint Branch YMCA (40.7270, -73.9533)
- Hostal New York (40.8508, -73.9324)
- Hostel Gourmet Deli Inc (40.7990, -73.9670)
- Hostelling International (40.7923, -73.9714)
- Hostelling International (40.7987, -73.9668)
- Howard Johnson Inn Yankee Stadium (40.8409, -73.9280)
- International Student Center (40.7871, -73.9700)
- Jazz Hostels (40.7490, -74.0067)
- Jazz On Amsterdam (40.7886, -73.9748)
- Jazz on Columbus Circle Hostel (40.7657, -73.9834)
- Jazz on The Park Hostel (40.7981, -73.9609)
- L-Hostels (40.8042, -73.9515)
- Manhattan Bowery Lodge (40.7167, -73.9954)
- Menno House (40.7351, -73.9822)
- Morris Guest House (40.8509, -73.9076)
- NAP YORK CENTRAL PARK (40.7657, -73.9834)
- New York Connection Youth Hostel (40.7084, -73.9418)
- New York Loft Hostel (40.7042, -73.9338)
- New York Spirit Retreats (40.7486, -73.9957)
- Outsite New York - Manhattan Midtown (40.7483, -73.9788)
- Prince Hostel (40.6786, -73.9337)
- Q4 hotel (40.7499, -73.9375)
- Reservation Resources (40.7545, -73.9922)
- Sky Hostel New York (40.7846, -73.9744)
- Sobro Hostel (40.8068, -73.9228)
- The Brooklyn Riviera Hostel (40.6746, -73.9507)
- The Nolita Express Hostel (40.7220, -73.9938)
- Times Square Dream Hostel (40.7602, -73.9916)
- Times Square House (40.7565, -73.9937)
- West Side YMCA (40.7707, -73.9804)
Bring a passport or an out-of-state ID
Many New York hostels ask for a passport or out-of-state ID at check-in and refuse guests with a local address — a legacy of the city's efforts to stop hostels becoming long-term housing. Policies vary, so check before you go if you hold a New York ID. Also check whether the room you want is single-sex or mixed, and whether lockers need your own padlock.
Questions people ask
What are the best hostels in New York?
HI New York City Hostel for a calm, well-run base, The Local NY for a sociable but easy stay, and NY Moore Hostel in Brooklyn if nightlife comes first.
Can New York residents stay in hostels?
Often not. Many hostels require a passport or out-of-state ID. Check each hostel's policy before you arrive.
How many hostels are there in New York?
Num's directory maps 44 hostels in the city.
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