I stayed in a shared room with 5 beds for two weeks while looking for housing in the city. The NY…read moreMoore is an easy recommendation for me for other people in the same situation. I'm a regular hostel user whenever I travel and something I didn't anticipate here was having my own standalone bed (i.e., not a bunk bed) as well as the room having plenty of space. Bathroom was a nice size and was cleaned daily. The amenities in the basement were solid. I didn't cook much but I did take full advantage of the fridges/freezers. Luggage storage came in handy when I moved!

Disclaimer: This review reflects my personal experience. I'm being fully transparent and honest…read moreabout my stays at this hostel, which I visit once a year for both personal and business reasons. I've been coming to this hostel since 2017, and while I've had a mix of experiences--some good and some not--most of them have been positive. I'm bilingual and tend to understand travelers better than most. I usually book through Hostelworld, which I recommend for anyone looking for a fair price and reliable booking. One of the highlights is the people you meet here. I've connected with travelers from Chile, Germany, France, Canada, and Japan, and shared great moments watching FIFA games--yes, including watching Salt Bae embarrass himself on national television. As a photographer and documentarian, it's my job to assess and evaluate conditions at establishments like this. Some people may not like the location, but I personally do. The hostel is only 5-10 minutes from Manhattan's East Village, with a nearby subway stop at Morgan Ave. The surrounding area is made up of warehouses and lofts and is frequently used as a filming location for movies and TV shows. There are also excellent food spots nearby, including a great bar and pizza place just down the block. When checking in, make sure to lock up your belongings. If you have larger items, you can ask the front desk to store them for you. The hostel does offer handicap accessibility and an elevator, which is not common in many hostels. This is a good option for large groups, families, or group travelers, as long as you book in advance. Rooms are cleaned daily, so please allow housekeeping the opportunity to clean both rooms and bathrooms. I recommend staying here because the layout is comfortable, and beds are first come, first serve, allowing some flexibility. The showers are excellent, and there is free coffee and tea available. There is no breakfast, but there are nearby cafés, or you can buy food and cook in the large shared kitchen. Please label your food properly, and if you're leaving and have leftovers, relabel them as free so nothing goes to waste. Another disclaimer: I received no compensation for this review. Yelp has previously accused me of solicitation, and I want to make it clear that this is an independent review. I am a professional traveler, licensed journalist, and documentarian--it's my responsibility to inform others about the conditions and well-being of businesses operating in New York City. There is no laundromat inside the hostel, but there is one just around the corner with affordable pricing. There's also a game room located in the lower basement, on the same floor as the kitchen--great for socializing and downtime. My name is Panda, and this is my official review of the hostel as of 2023. If you need assistance during your stay, I highly recommend speaking with Nico or Jonathan. They are the longest-serving staff members, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely helpful.

THE BATHROOMS ARE GROSS. Please bring sandals in. Also, they don't change towels everyday?!…read more Also, you gotta walk up the stairs with all your luggage, fyi. Other than that, eh, not bad.

The local is still my go to when in town. Rooms are always clean, it's affordable, and they have…read moreevents happening some nights. Staff was amazing, especially Erika. The only con is the actual rooms don't have hooks, so during the colder months there's nowhere to hang a coat or jacket.

My first time traveling alone through New York and I came here. Clean, felt safe, and quiet…read more I had breakfast in the kitchen with some other travelers. They provided some fruit and other options. I like this location in the city. There is a Whole Foods near with a hot bar & a great place to sit upstairs. The flatiron building is close by, Ralph's coffee, Eataly, and La Pecora Bianca (Italian). And, plenty more to do in walking distance

Fantastic accommodations for the price and great location!…read moreFriendly staff and private rooms are available. Comfortable beds and pillows. And they do provide towels and a delicious and fantastic breakfast which helps you save some money while staying in NYC. There is a full kitchen available to use and a refrigerator so you can save and reheat leftovers from eating out, or make a meal yourself if you wanted to (there are dishes and all of that available). The common area are nice and clean, and the area where this is located felt very accessible and safe. I really enjoyed the flatiron district and this is very close to the flatiron building and Madison square park which was beautiful. Citi bikes and subway was also a short walk away and there was a CVS right around the corner in case you forgot anything for your stay. I would definitely stay here again!

I loved this place, mostly because it's in such a GREAT location. Half a block from Central Park on…read moreone side and lots of great restaurants and shopping on the other. 2-minute walk to subway. The staff were very friendly and the other people staying there were nice too. Note I don't usually stay in hostels because I'm old and bougie, but my family was visiting from far away and they booked it - it worked perfectly because the private room sleeps 6 so we could all stay together with a double bed plus 2 bunks and a private bath. I'm only giving 4 stars because of a couple of things -#1 the double bed in the room was too soft and soooo squeaky, any movement was amplified 1000x. #2 The lightweight comforters on the beds are not washed. That really grossed me out when we gathered all our sheets at the end of our stay and were told to leave the blankets as they are not washed between guests. YUCK. If I had known in advance I would have gone out and bought a fresh blanket. Ugh the thought of it now still churns my stomach. Otherwise a great stay, very accomodating lovely place, and the price is right.

Really liked it here, everything worked out fine. It is just…read morea hostel and so should be your expectations. Do not set them to high. The area of the hostel is one of the best I have ever been in NYC.

HI Hostel NYC was clean, convenient and easy to find. I frequently use hostels or rentals with…read morecommunal spaces. The bathrooms here were clean and functional. Staff was friendly and made check in a breeze! In addition to a communal kitchen they had a cafe downstairs with grab and go options, a hot menu and coffees. Easy location to the subway and Central Park. We loved staying in a mostly chill area of the city. Easy to walk to restaurants all around.

I will admit that I was hesitant to stay here. I've never experienced a hostel before and was…read moreanxious about the 3-mile distance away from the theatres I was in town visiting. I am so proud to say this hostel was perfect for a solo traveler! It was a short train ride from the hustle and bustle of NYC but was tucked into a quiet residential area that felt safe. Pay attention to the type of room you book. I did a 4-bed women-only room. It was clean and they provided towels & soap/shampoo in the lavatories. I will definitely stay here again. It was 1/5 of the price I usually pay for my theatre runs & I slept like a baby. Bring a small lock for your assigned locker. The beds are bunk style so be aware you might be climbing a bit. There's a bar, snack counter & "community activities." It was hot inside one of the mornings but it was scorching outside. I live in an area where we keep our AC's cranked up so I just wasn't used to that. The elevator is a little slow but that's okay. The employees are really kind and helpful. They don't mind answering questions. 10/10.

My review maybe kind of late but here I go. I booked this place in April of 2015 and granted like…read moremost other places you can't check in until a certain time I had taken a China bus all the way from Virginia Beach to Brooklyn I was dead exhausted everyone in the foyer was laying about but when I try to do it because I was so exhausted and there was nowhere else for me to lay the Russian I'm assuming she was Russian Lady told me I couldn't but she didn't tell that to anybody else so everyone else was allowed to rest it's not like they would let me into my room early so I had to sit there and suffer for hours upon hours while other people got to rest on the furniture but not me even though I was a paying guest and then she tried to charge me $75 for someone walking me up to my room when when I checked in I wasn't told I wasn't allowed to have gas and when I booked my thing there was nothing that said you will be charged more for having a guest so I did a call back from my bank and got my money back this place is a s*** hole and it doesn't surprise me that you can't leave any reviews on Google and to be honest I'm surprised this place is still open. And like everyone else has said yes the walls do not go all the way up to the ceiling the water pressure and the place was horrible the bathroom was pretty but the water pressure was horrible and the service was absolutely horrible I'm so sorry for the hotel owner and that she's so miserable but that's not my problem

Day 1 Close to the J train. So far, the staff is friendly…read more The single rooms are tiny; 5.5' x 7.5' would be my guess. Bring your lock, but I'm dot sure if a 15" laptop will fit in the locker but a 13" will at an angle.

Decent, cheap place to stay for the night. It's a couple blocks from the subway stop and close to…read moreProspect Park. You're given the code to the front door when you check-in. It's basically a converted house with bunk beds. I stayed in a room which was suppose to be a kitchen since there was a counter, and I believe a stove. In the morning, I had bad timing as a large group were using the restrooms at the same time so I had to wait. I really wish I could've been around the hostel more and meet others but I was busy the one night I was in NYC and had to catch the Megabus to Philly the next morning.

My room is decent size for 1 traveler. You have a closet and a window by the street .. bathroom…read moreand shower on the each floor, the kitchen area is downstairs in da main office building. And 2 fridges to store food '

Clean quiet hostel right in the middle of the city…read more Location: in Chelsea which is one of the best neighborhoods in nyc. Restaurants and subway station are only a couple minutes walk, an a 15 min train ride from Times Square. Located right next to a police station, which makes it feel very safe, however can be noisy at night w sirens. Atmosphere: a very quiet hostel, not socializing. If you're looking for a social hostel I would recommend HI NYC. My friend stayed there and had no problems making friends and there was even a group chat filled with group events Cleanliness: room was very clean and the cleaning lady came once a day to clean out the trash as well as clean the shared bathrooms and shower. There is a shared bathroom and shower for every 4 rooms, which means there is never a line to use. I wish there was soap provided to wash our hands as we had to go out and buy some. Luckily they do have air conditioning and a heater for the winter!

I am going to make this short and sweet for people who plans to travel and wants a cheap place to…read morestay: Let's begin with the GOOD: 1. Cheap. 25 bucks/night 2. Friendly Resident Assistants who are pretty willing to help you out (most of the time) 3. Breakfast (toast, scramble eggs, OJ) are offered if you are willing to pay 2bucks for it 4. Nearby Tiny Cup (an amazing breakfast place) The BAD: 1. Dirty 2. Unorganized 3. Pretty noisy (quiet hours were not taken into consideration for most ppl who were staying there) 4. Bad ventilation (The room gets too hot and it smells bad) 5. A lot of ppl are staying there for a long period of time so they have their things everywhere (include trash) 6. You have to wake up early to shower before the hot water is all gone 7. The floor boards creaks. Loudly. Very loudly. 8. You will need to get your detergent and other laundry stuffs if you plan to wash your clothes there Honestly, I would pay a little more to stay at another place if i know about all these before I actually stayed there. I know it's cheap but you won't be able to sleep well and you will pretty much be annoyed most of the time.

Just like title says a good value for the money. From what I know this seems to be the nicer part…read moreof Brooklyn. I however did not opt to go exploring due to being unfamiliar with the area and not knowing the exact route to the subway. The host was more than accommodating, there was however some confusion in regards to check in time. If you have never stayed in a hostel or are expecting a upscale hotel, you might want to reconsider the word. There is a large flat screen tv, multiple gaming consoles, & adequate cooking space. Sleeping quarters where cramped, but it's what I was expecting for being what it is. David will also for a fee, shuttle you to Port Authority, the airport ETC. Absolutely zero complaints and would love to stay here again in the future!