The 8 Best Hostels in New York City

1.      Q4 Hotel: recently renovated, beds are comfy, plenty of light, small kitchen for cooking, in Queens, affordable options – more information book a room

2.      The Local NYC: friendliest staffs, common area, roof terrace overlooking NYC’s skyline, great cocktails, rooms are clean and comfortable – more information book a room  

3.      NY Moore Hostel: Free parking, Chill outdoor patio, hipster neighborhood of East Williamsburg, central location, artwork and graffiti, cozy hostel – more information book a room

4.      Chelsea International Hostel: one of the largest hostels in town, one of NYC’s first, outdoor courtyard, lockers in the rooms, central location, no bunk beds, two kitchens for self-catering – more information book a room  

5.      HI New York City Hostel: one of the biggest and most popular hostels, Upper West Side, ton of space, an outdoor patio, free Wi-Fi, events and activities, huge kitchen – more information book a room

6.      American Dream Bed and Breakfast: cute, family-owned hostel, bed and breakfast, rooms are private, breakfast is free, great location, responsive and helpful, decent mattresses, pretty good size too – more information book a room

7.      Freehand New York: rooms are fairly cheap, décor and artwork by Bard College students, upscale feel, great bar and restaurant, popular with locals, modern and clean – more information book a room

8.      Nap York Youth Hostel: new and stylish hostel, located in Midtown, pod-style rooms, bunk bed, privacy, every room also has its own en-suite bathroom, light-blocking dividers, starlit ceilings, 24/7 quiet policy –book a room