Top rated Hostels in New York City

Experience the best that New York City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 23 places from Hostel category.

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Kolping House
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👍👍 Excellent service, family atmosphere, we feel "at home"! Giovanny, Máximo, Wanda and Kate make the stay wonderful. Many thanks for everything!
4.90 (49 reviews) (~4.06 km from centre)
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HI New York City Hostel
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Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
$84/night
4.40 (3.9K reviews) (~5.53 km from centre)
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The Local NY
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Dorms & private rooms in an industrial-chic hostel with free Wi-Fi, a hip bar & a rooftop terrace.
4.40 (1.2K reviews) (~2.71 km from centre)
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International Student Center Youth Hostel (The Center)
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Low-key hostel in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, offering basic dorms & a shared kitchen.
4.40 (255 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)
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American Dream Bed and Breakfast
Hostel
Basic rooms with bunks beds & shared bathrooms in a hostel offering Wi-Fi & breakfast.
4.30 (264 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)
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NY Moore Hostel
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No-frills spot with modern dorms and private rooms, as well as free Wi-Fi & an equipped kitchen.
4.20 (916 reviews) (~6.2 km from centre)
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Interfaith Retreats
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😐 I stayed here in July of 2018. PLEASE RESEARCH THESE REVIEWS BEFORE BOOKING YOUR STAY. There is a reason this place is so affordable for being located in midtown manhattan. It’s a unique experience that many would consider an absolute nightmare. It was a decent fit for me because I was traveling alo...
4.10 (183 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)
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The Leo House
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Relaxed guesthouse run by a Catholic charity that offers casual rooms, some with private bathrooms.
4.00 (698 reviews) (~1.75 km from centre)
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Kama Central Park
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Streamlined berths in a trendy capsule hostel featuring a coffee shop, lockers & Wi-Fi.
4.00 (115 reviews) (~5.59 km from centre)
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The Brooklyn Riviera Hostel
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😠 NOT FOR US CITIZENS: I did not have a chance to stay here- One day before my arrival, I was sent an email stating you can not be a US citizen to stay here. This information is not on many of the booking websites. Be forewarned, by the time you get their cancellation email, prices may have changed an...
$46/night
4.00 (101 reviews) (~8.74 km from centre)
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The Historic Blue Moon Hotel
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Warm property with 19th-century touches, free breakfast, WiFi & a glass of wine at check-in.
3.90 (440 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)
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Jazz on Columbus Circle Hostel
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Pared-down dorms & private rooms in a bright jazz-themed hostel with free breakfast & TV lounges.
3.80 (738 reviews) (~1.77 km from centre)
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Q4 Hotel New York City
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Hipster hostel with 24-hour security offering private & dorm-style rooms, free WiFi & a TV lounge.
3.70 (765 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)
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Central Hotel
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😠 1 star because I can't put 0. Omgg I do not know where to start! Choosing this hotel was the worst choice of my life! WARNING, the pictures are deceiving. The room was very dirty, there was a foul smell. There was no soap and cleanliness in the bathroom. The walls were disgusting. Luckily I only sta...
$76/night
3.60 (53 reviews) (~4.79 km from centre)
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Chelsea International Hostel
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Simple dorms & private rooms in a low-key lodging in Chelsea, plus continental breakfast.
3.50 (1K reviews) (~1.77 km from centre)
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Vanderbilt YMCA
Fitness center
👍 I was a little nervous to stay here because the reviews were so mixed, but honestly, it's not as bad as many of the reviews say! It's basically what I expected-- a no-frills hostel room above a YMCA. Yes, the staff was usually grumpy, and yes, the rooms are pretty basic, but if you're on a budget i...
3.40 (491 reviews) (~0.84 km from centre)
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Lamartine Chelsea
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Low-key rooms in a plain budget hotel offering communal kitchens, a TV lounge & a patio.
3.40 (79 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)
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Greenpoint YMCA
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👍👍 Great place to work out and swim. They have a sauna. Weight room and cardio room is great. Pick up basketball games as well as pickle ball and volleyball. Awesome location.
3.30 (123 reviews) (~3.4 km from centre)
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Jazz on The Park Hostel
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Modern, air-conditioned hostel offering a coffee bar, outdoor terraces & a lounge with pool tables.
3.20 (800 reviews) (~5.59 km from centre)
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Pan American Hotel
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Basic budget spot with fridges in most rooms, plus free perks including WiFi, gym passes & parking.
3.10 (132 reviews) (~8.15 km from centre)
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