Cheapest hostels in New York City

Conveniently located in Jersey City, this hostel is approximately 7.7 kilometres from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre and 7.9 kilometres from Macy's, offering an affordable base for exploring nearby New York City landmarks.
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and kitchen facilities in this budget-friendly accommodation, which provides both single and shared rooms for a comfortable stay.

Located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, this hostel is just 320 metres from Highline Park and a 15-minute walk from Times Square, offering excellent connectivity via multiple subway lines.
This budget-friendly hostel provides free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms for up to six guests with single beds, and linen and towels are included for a comfortable stay.

The Bed Stuy Hotel is a hostel located in New York, situated between the districts of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, offering convenient access to Barclays Center and Prospect Park, with downtown Manhattan reachable via the A and C subway lines and Long Island Railroad.
This affordable accommodation boasts an industrial-inspired interior design, featuring natural wood, striking lighting, and curated art, alongside an on-site restaurant, Pour Decisions, and a rooftop bar with panoramic views, making it a budget-friendly choice for exploring the city.

Located in a central and safe district of New York, this hostel is just a stone's throw from major Manhattan landmarks, placing you within easy walking distance of Times Square, Penn Station, and Madison Square Garden.
This affordable hostel offers individual retreat cubicle rooms with locking doors, complimentary 24-hour breakfast and WiFi, and a peaceful environment with a focus on quiet, making it a budget-friendly choice for your stay.

Red Carpet Inn Elmwood Park offers a budget-friendly stay in Elmwood Park, conveniently situated for exploring local attractions.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and on-site spa facilities for a comfortable and relaxing visit.

Just two minutes' walk from the 103rd Street Underground station, this budget-friendly hostel in uptown New York is conveniently located one block from Broadway and a 10-minute walk to Central Park, offering easy access to the American Museum of Natural History.
Guests can enjoy a social atmosphere with a movie lounge, games room, and a large patio, alongside free Wi-Fi, a community kitchen, and organised weekly events, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, this hostel is just a 3-minute walk from Madison Square Garden and 11 minutes from Fifth Avenue, with the Empire State Building and Times Square also within 1.2 kilometres.
Offering free Wi-Fi and a complimentary continental breakfast served daily, this budget-friendly hostel provides comfortable, air-conditioned rooms and 24-hour reception for a convenient and affordable stay in New York.

Conveniently located in Brooklyn, this hostel is a mere 16-minute subway ride from Manhattan and just 4 kilometres from Barclays Center, with Montrose Avenue subway station a short walk away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers dormitory-style rooms, some with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a swimming pool, a bar, and a fitness centre, making it a great affordable option for travellers.

Located in East Harlem, New York, this hostel is just 2 kilometres from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a budget-friendly base.
Enjoy complimentary WiFi and air conditioning in this affordable hostel, perfect for exploring the city.

Boasting impressive skyline views from its rooftop terrace, this hostel in Long Island City is just a 4-minute walk from Court Square metro station, offering an 8-minute train ride to Times Square, making it a budget-friendly option for exploring New York.
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped common kitchen, an on-site café bar serving meals and craft beer, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, alongside dormitory and private rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms.

Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, this hostel is situated in a landmark brownstone, just 80 metres from Central Park and close to multiple subway lines for easy city exploration.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a community atmosphere with a backyard garden and year-round arts programming, providing affordable accommodation with a focus on cultural exchange.

Located on the West Side of Manhattan, this hostel is just 500 meters from the American Museum of Natural History, offering a budget-friendly base in New York.
This affordable hostel boasts a swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, and bar, alongside free Wi-Fi and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Situated in New York, this hostel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre and close to Magnet Theater, Bayard Rustin Residence, and Padre Pio Shrine.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air conditioning and Wi-Fi, making it an affordable choice for exploring the local area on foot, with a check-out time of 11:00.

Located near Newark Liberty International Airport, this hostel offers convenient transport links for travellers seeking budget-friendly accommodation.
Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, and on-site parking, with a fridge and microwave oven available in the kitchenettes.

This budget-friendly hostel in Brooklyn offers a convenient base, situated 10 kilometres from the city centre and close to Cypress Hills National Cemetery and the Sutter Avenue–Rutland Road station.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning and an on-site ATM, with accessible features including an elevator to higher floors.

Conveniently located in Woodmere, this hostel is just 2 kilometres from the town centre and close to the Five Towns Shopping Centre and Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides amenities such as free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a bar for guests seeking an affordable stay.

Offering a prime Midtown Manhattan location, this hostel is situated in the heart of the city, just 800 meters from the Flatiron Building and 1.4 kilometres from the iconic Empire State Building.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring New York.

The Andrew Hotel is located in Great Neck Plaza, New York, 23 kilometres from the city centre, and is conveniently situated near Zucker Hillside Hospital, Gold Coast Arts Center, and NYU Langone Great Neck Medical.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a relaxing bar and restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site parking, with pets also welcome.

Located in Long Island City, Queens, this hotel is a short 5-kilometre drive from Manhattan landmarks like 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center, with Central Park and Grand Central Terminal also within approximately 5 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hotel offers a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary Wi-Fi, making it an affordable choice for exploring New York.