Top Hostels in New York in 2026

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1. Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Queens

Minah

₩243,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a chandelier, and a wall with graffiti art.

2. HI New York City - Hostel

Manhattan

Lucas

A cozy seating area with blue upholstered chairs and a wooden table, a counter with a sign reading "EXIT", and shelves with various items.

3. New York Spirit Retreats HOSTEL

Manhattan

Edmilson

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and three paintings on the wall.

4. The Local - Hostel

Queens

Mohamed

₩325,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A neatly made bed with a radiator, a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings and greenery.

5. Lamartine Chelsea – Hostel

Manhattan

Vanessa

₩293,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A staircase with a vibrant mural, an exit sign, and a handrail.

6. NY Moore Hostel

Brooklyn

Ahmed

₩244,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building with a grand entrance featuring a double door, a set of stairs leading up to it, and a sign above the door indicating the address.

7. Central Park West Hostel

Manhattan

Md Foyzur

A sign for "KAMA HOSTEL" with a modern design, a potted plant, and a closed door.

8. Kama Central Park Hostel

Manhattan

Thoeun

₩474,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious living room with a large black leather sectional sofa, wooden flooring, a staircase, and a wooden door leading to another room.

9. KLO Guest House

Brooklyn

Natalia

A small, neatly made room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a wall with hot air balloon artwork.

10. East Harlem Hostel

Manhattan

Jose

11. Kamway Lodge & Travel - Hostel

Queens

christopher

12. Bowery Grand Hotel - Hostel

Manhattan

Mohammed

13. Jazz On The Park Hostel

Manhattan

Md Sher Ali

14. New Paltz Hostel

New Paltz

Robert

A wooden sign with "THE LOCAL" written on it, placed above a bench in front of a building with a brick wall.

15. The Local Hostel

Watkins Glen

"Keep in mind this is a simple hostel (with no curfew). Nevertheless, I booked the more expensive private room. All my expectations were met. I had a clean, comfortable room/bed to sleep in. The hostel is along the main road and is near the center of town, but my room was very quiet -- I slept very well. The bathrooms are separate -- the one I used was roomy and the shower was fantastic. The proprietor I dealt with, and his two pettable dogs, were a pleasure. All in all, I was...