Top Hostels in New York in 2026

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1. Q4 Hotel & Hostel

Queens

Sa'Quan

₩189,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

2. New York Spirit Retreats HOSTEL

Manhattan

Niklas

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a small building, and a city skyline in the background.

3. The Local - Hostel

Queens

Jose

₩235,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A multi-story building with external fire escapes and a tree in front.

4. Lamartine Chelsea – Hostel

Manhattan

RYAN

₩241,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. HI New York City - Hostel

Manhattan

YEAJI

A hallway with green walls, wooden flooring, and colorful graffiti art.

6. NY Moore Hostel

Brooklyn

Thomas

₩208,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

₩454,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 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

Julie

₩171,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

10. Kamway Lodge & Travel - Hostel

Queens

christopher

A small, clean bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a white door.

11. East Harlem Hostel

Manhattan

Jose

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...