Cheapest hostels in New York City

Conveniently located in Laurelton, Queens, this B&B offers easy access to major Long Island and Queens attractions, sitting just 6.9 kilometres from Belmont Park Race Track and 10.8 kilometres from Aqueduct Racetrack.
This budget-friendly B&B, with an area of 19 square metres, features a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, air conditioning, and a garden, perfect for a peaceful stay for two guests, and is only 5.9 kilometres from JFK Airport.

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.

Hostel rental with a good rating of 83% based on 15 reviews. Your accommodation will be based in Jersey City.
Services and facilities: a fridge, a dish washer and a kitchen.

Hostel rental. This accommodation is based in New York.
Services and facilities: a room service, 24-hour entry and air conditioning. Enjoy free parking with this accommodation in New York!

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.

Perfectly situated in a central Manhattan district, this hostel offers excellent access to landmarks such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, being just a short walk from major transport hubs.
This budget-friendly hostel provides private, lockable sleeping cubicles with complimentary 24/7 vegetarian breakfast and free Wi-Fi, ensuring a safe, peaceful, and clean stay for solo travellers.

Located in Chelsea, Manhattan, this hostel is a short walk from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and major subway lines, offering convenient access to numerous bars and restaurants.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a newly renovated private room with shared facilities, featuring air conditioning, a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, and a garden for guests.

Perfectly situated in Manhattan's Chelsea district, this hostel is just 500 meters from the Fashion Institute of Technology and offers excellent access to multiple subway lines for exploring New York.
This budget-friendly hostel provides private rooms for two guests, featuring air conditioning, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and a garden, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

Hostel listing. You will be located in New York.
Services and facilities: an iron, a room service and an access for persons with reduced mobility. Take advantage of the air conditioning in this accommodation!

Located in New York, this hostel is a short walk from Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building, offering a spiritual retreat experience.
This budget-friendly hostel provides free WiFi and features pod-style rooms, with proceeds supporting hot meals for the homeless and opportunities for guests to volunteer.

Kama Central Park is a hostel located in New York, a 13-minute walk from Columbia University and 1.9 kilometres from Central Park, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen with a microwave oven, free WiFi, a garden, and a terrace, alongside an on-site restaurant and bar, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

Moxy NYC Times Square offers a prime location in the heart of Times Square, just 200 meters from Macy's and approximately 400 meters from Madison Square Garden.
This hotel provides a budget-friendly option for travellers, featuring a rooftop bar with Empire State Building views and free WiFi throughout.

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.

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.

Located in a district offering convenient access to key New York City landmarks, this hostel is a mere 800 meters from the iconic Empire State Building, providing a budget-friendly base for exploration.
Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site bar, and a shared kitchen, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay in this strictly non-smoking hostel.

Hostel listing with an excellent rating of 86% based on 44 reviews. You will be located in New York.
Facilities and services: a wheelchair friendly access and a fridge. This accommodation also has air conditioning!

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.

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.

Hostel rental. You will be located in New York.
Services and facilities: air conditioning, a wheelchair friendly access and an elevator.

Located on the Upper West Side, this hostel is just 900 meters from the American Museum of Natural History and offers easy access to Central Park, providing a budget-friendly base for exploring New York.
Guests can enjoy complimentary internet, a shared kitchen, and an on-site tour desk, making it an affordable and convenient option for travellers.

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.

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.

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 in East Harlem, this hostel is situated approximately 8 kilometres from New York's central districts, with North General Hospital and Martin Luther King Playground within easy reach.
Offering complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, this budget-friendly hostel provides a comfortable stay for travellers exploring the city.

Located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, this hostel is a short walk from the Fashion Institute of Technology and offers convenient access to multiple subway lines, placing you just 1.4 kilometres from Times Square.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a newly renovated private room for up to two guests, featuring air conditioning, a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, and on-site parking.