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New York Hostels

Need a place to stay that won't break the bank? Don't mind sharing a shower with strangers? Perhaps a New York hostel is the right accomodation choice for your visit to New York City. Explore New York hostel options here.
American Dream Hostel
Located on East 24th Street, this New York hostel offers dormitory beds and private rooms from $40-148 per night. Price includes breakfast, linen and towels.
Big Apple Hostel
Dormitory beds and private rooms are available in this Midtown hostel for $30-$80 per night, depending on accommodation and season. Includes linens, but not towels in dormitories. Single sex and co-ed accommodations available. Online reservations available.
Central Park Hostel
Located on 103rd Street, near Central Park, this New York hostel offers dormitory beds and private rooms for $26-36/person. Linens, blankets, towels and lockers are included. Note: Foreign passport or international student ID required for check-in.
Chelsea Center Hostel
For $30/night, you get sheets, breakfast and a dormitory bed in one of this New York hostel's two locations (West 29th Street/East 12th Street). Online reservations are possible and photos are available on their website.
Chelsea International Hostel
Single sex dormitory beds are $25/night at this Chelsea hostel. Private doubles are $60/night. Linen & lockers provided (towels and locks not included). Wednesday nights feature free pizza for guests. Kitchen and laundry available.
Chelsea Star Hotel
Dormitory beds are $20/night and they have private rooms for 1-4 people from $55-89/night. Located close to Madison Square Garden, this hostel was Madonna's home in the early 80's and the Madonna theme room is one of their most popular private rooms. Other "theme" rooms include Star Trek, Dali and Elvira.
Hostelling International - New York
This Upper West Side hostel offers dormitory beds for $29-35 (depending on the number of beds in the room). $3 extra charge/night for guests who are not HI members. Linen (& towels when requested) are included, but breakfast is not served.
Jazz on the Park Youth Hostel
Warning: site slow to load. Upper East Side New York hostel is convenient to museums and public transit and has dormitories and private rooms for $25-68 per night. Includes linens and breakfast.
Manhattan Youth Castle
Upper East Side hostel with dormitory beds from $15-28/night, depending upon length of stay. TV lounge, washing machines and internet access available. Photos and more information available on their website.
Park View Hotel
Dormitory, private and family rooms are available for $26-80 per night at this Upper West Side hostel/hotel near Central Park. Preview the spectacular view and pictures of rooms on their website.
Sugar Hill International House
Located in the Sugar Hill District in Harlem, this travelers hostel has dormitories and double rooms, for $25-$30 per person per night. Weekly rates slightly lower. Internet access available for guests. Reservations available online.
Times Square Beds & Rooms
Single sex dormitories (2-4 people) and private rooms with shared baths are available at this New York hostel close to the Port Authority. $38-50/person, depending on choice of accomodations. Internet access and cable TV in lounge. Online reservations and client testimonials on their website.

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