The local is still my go to when in town. Rooms are always clean, it's affordable, and they have…read moreevents happening some nights. Staff was amazing, especially Erika. The only con is the actual rooms don't have hooks, so during the colder months there's nowhere to hang a coat or jacket.

THE BATHROOMS ARE GROSS. Please bring sandals in. Also, they don't change towels everyday?!…read more Also, you gotta walk up the stairs with all your luggage, fyi. Other than that, eh, not bad.

I will admit that I was hesitant to stay here. I've never experienced a hostel before and was…read moreanxious about the 3-mile distance away from the theatres I was in town visiting. I am so proud to say this hostel was perfect for a solo traveler! It was a short train ride from the hustle and bustle of NYC but was tucked into a quiet residential area that felt safe. Pay attention to the type of room you book. I did a 4-bed women-only room. It was clean and they provided towels & soap/shampoo in the lavatories. I will definitely stay here again. It was 1/5 of the price I usually pay for my theatre runs & I slept like a baby. Bring a small lock for your assigned locker. The beds are bunk style so be aware you might be climbing a bit. There's a bar, snack counter & "community activities." It was hot inside one of the mornings but it was scorching outside. I live in an area where we keep our AC's cranked up so I just wasn't used to that. The elevator is a little slow but that's okay. The employees are really kind and helpful. They don't mind answering questions. 10/10.

HI Hostel NYC was clean, convenient and easy to find. I frequently use hostels or rentals with…read morecommunal spaces. The bathrooms here were clean and functional. Staff was friendly and made check in a breeze! In addition to a communal kitchen they had a cafe downstairs with grab and go options, a hot menu and coffees. Easy location to the subway and Central Park. We loved staying in a mostly chill area of the city. Easy to walk to restaurants all around.

Stayed with family in a three person room. Very clean, good beds and a wonderful updated bathroom!…read moreConveniently located to get to where we wanted to go. Cool murals on the walls all around in the hallways and common area.there was a bodega across the street with good sandwiches and wraps. It had pretty much what ever you would need. I would definitely stay here again.

I stayed in a shared room with 5 beds for two weeks while looking for housing in the city. The NY…read moreMoore is an easy recommendation for me for other people in the same situation. I'm a regular hostel user whenever I travel and something I didn't anticipate here was having my own standalone bed (i.e., not a bunk bed) as well as the room having plenty of space. Bathroom was a nice size and was cleaned daily. The amenities in the basement were solid. I didn't cook much but I did take full advantage of the fridges/freezers. Luggage storage came in handy when I moved!

I loved this place, mostly because it's in such a GREAT location. Half a block from Central Park on…read moreone side and lots of great restaurants and shopping on the other. 2-minute walk to subway. The staff were very friendly and the other people staying there were nice too. Note I don't usually stay in hostels because I'm old and bougie, but my family was visiting from far away and they booked it - it worked perfectly because the private room sleeps 6 so we could all stay together with a double bed plus 2 bunks and a private bath. I'm only giving 4 stars because of a couple of things -#1 the double bed in the room was too soft and soooo squeaky, any movement was amplified 1000x. #2 The lightweight comforters on the beds are not washed. That really grossed me out when we gathered all our sheets at the end of our stay and were told to leave the blankets as they are not washed between guests. YUCK. If I had known in advance I would have gone out and bought a fresh blanket. Ugh the thought of it now still churns my stomach. Otherwise a great stay, very accomodating lovely place, and the price is right.

Really liked it here, everything worked out fine. It is just…read morea hostel and so should be your expectations. Do not set them to high. The area of the hostel is one of the best I have ever been in NYC.

Let me cut to the chase and save you a horrible experience...don't stay here! it's gross and…read moredisgusting. We had little options for the night as many flights were cancelled at La Guardia due to heavy rain and flooding and the airport, and we needed to find a place close to the airport. The motel was obviously aware of this so they jacked the prices up to $335!! For a DUMP! First they tried to keep us from checking in with my service dog. He said my dog might be dirty or have fleas. I should have been worried that my dog would get fleas from this flop house! we checked in, and went to our room. Good Lord, WTAF? The room smelled like an ashtray (two dirty ashtrays in the room). the sheets had makeup on them, the bedspread was filthy, the smoke detector was missing and had tissue stuck in it, the TV did not work, the towels were thread bare, and NOISY! OMG! we couldn't get out of there fast enough. If your In-Laws are visiting and you hate them, get them a room in this dive.

I prefer have it the way it is rn i dont mind the smell If…read moreyour looking for a quick meet up and good views flushing hotel is where it's at Great pricing for timing warm rooms and plenty of restaurants in the area

My first time traveling alone through New York and I came here. Clean, felt safe, and quiet…read more I had breakfast in the kitchen with some other travelers. They provided some fruit and other options. I like this location in the city. There is a Whole Foods near with a hot bar & a great place to sit upstairs. The flatiron building is close by, Ralph's coffee, Eataly, and La Pecora Bianca (Italian). And, plenty more to do in walking distance

Fantastic accommodations for the price and great location!…read moreFriendly staff and private rooms are available. Comfortable beds and pillows. And they do provide towels and a delicious and fantastic breakfast which helps you save some money while staying in NYC. There is a full kitchen available to use and a refrigerator so you can save and reheat leftovers from eating out, or make a meal yourself if you wanted to (there are dishes and all of that available). The common area are nice and clean, and the area where this is located felt very accessible and safe. I really enjoyed the flatiron district and this is very close to the flatiron building and Madison square park which was beautiful. Citi bikes and subway was also a short walk away and there was a CVS right around the corner in case you forgot anything for your stay. I would definitely stay here again!

Chelsea International Hostel is a favorite for when you want a long weekend in Manhattan. After…read moreexperiencing this place years ago I always refer my friends. My generation is familiar with Hostel vacations. Heck you just need a shower, toilet and place to get some sleep for a while. My friends have never complained when I refer them here. These days I'd book way in advance. Everyone is short on cash and prices are skyrocketing.

Pretty average hostel. I booked through Hostelworld which was cheaper than the hostel's site…read more Booked one night for a two-bed female dorm. AC is super noisy, room is small. Towel provided, wifi is good. Only one shower and toilet for I'm not sure how many people, walls are not insulated well. Luggage storage costs money ($5) before / after check-in / check-out which seems stingy, need to bring your own lock. I just left my stuff in the (bigger) common area (without asking, and nobody took my stuff so it was all fine). Location is probably the only good thing about this place.

This hotel is closed. We only found out it was closed when…read morewe arrived and there was a note on the door.

Had to leave after checking in due to multiple bug bites in the room. Dirty hotel. Management…read moredenied bugs and no refund.

I stayed here with my sister a few years back and I mist say it left the greatest impression of a…read moretrue New Yorker experience. Everyone there knew the hip spots if you're looking for a more native- less touristy place to go. In five days we explored more of New York than probably most..trust me, I got to visit every iconic spots that Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan made an imprint on my hopeful romantic heart But aside from the convenience of the subway and the fact that it sits on Broadway..you get the most beautiful view of it. Columbia University was down the street- I mean we went everywhere and saw so much..the WiFi and reception was a plus, but I was not trying to be glued to my computer on a vacation. The building itself was simply classy in its form of eclecticism- I could only imagine the buildings first day of business- something so busy and the concierge a little sherlock Well back to the future for my review.. the place is such a recommend that I plan to stay there every time I go to town. Clean bathrooms, clean rooms, and super dope elevator (which I rode just for fun too many times one should be expected) great view, great desk clerks, everyone that works there is awesome (especially if you worked there from 10/28-11/03 of 2015) I give the Broadway all the stars in the sky for being the best HOSTel!!! Manhattan is always what's happenin'

I was a little nervous about staying here at first, because it was such a cheap price for a night…read morein Manhattan. The reviews didn't look to great, but honestly my expectations weren't that high, I just needed a place to stay for the night. Turns out, this place was way better than I thought! I didn't show up until 1:30 a.m. but they were still very friendly getting me checked in. I booked a room with one bunk bed for a great deal (My roommate never showed up so I lucked out and got my own private room ;) There's no frills whatsoever, it's a very basic room but I feel like this should be expected. I usually get suspicious about the cleanliness of hostel beds, but I felt like mine was pretty clean. I had a sink in my room, which made it easy to brush my teeth and get ready in my own room rather than the shared bathroom. The bathrooms are a little small, and I didn't like the fact that there was a half-open window right where the shower was. They have a nice lounge with a bar, TV, computer area, etc., along with friendly staff. It's also walking distance from Central Park!! I would definitely stay here again the next time I find myself in the Big Apple.