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NY Moore Hostel, hotel in Brooklyn

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, NY Moore Hostel offers accommodation in Brooklyn, 4 km from Barclays Center. Manhattan is 16 minutes' ride via the subway.

Been here before, so I knew what to expect. Comfortable beds and a lot of room to hang out and prepare your own food.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
2,373 reviews
Price from
£157.67
1 night, 2 adults
The Local NY, hotel in Brooklyn

This NYC hostel features a fully equipped common kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. Guests can enjoy coffee, breakfast, beer, wine and cocktails on site.

I could send mail orders to the hostel before arriving. Great location. The staff is really nice and helpful.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,744 reviews
Price from
£135.08
1 night, 2 adults
Nap York Central Park Sleep Station, hotel in Brooklyn

Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is situated conveniently in New York, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Very reliable and straightforward place to stay. It feels clean and modern and I got great sleep in a comfortable bed with blackout curtains. Check-in and check-out processes were easy. Definitely a great place to stay as a solo traveller wanting to be near to Midtown.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
4,928 reviews
Price from
£145.31
1 night, 2 adults
Interfaith Retreats, hotel in Brooklyn

Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 300 metres from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City.

It was as advertised - very central location, but small space, open ceiling, etc. They provided earplugs.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,537 reviews
Price from
£182.52
1 night, 2 adults
U.S. Pacific Hotel, hotel in Brooklyn

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodation that is accessible by stairs, in New York. Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

Guys, if you look at the photos and read the description, there are no surprises. The location is consistent with both. The room is small, but I expected that (it is exactly the size of two double beds). The bathrooms are outside the room, but they were always clean and available. There were three on my floor. The staff was always very professional and even when I arrived late at night, they didn't take long to open the door. For Manhattan, the price is excellent. Of course, if you expect a very comfortable hotel, this isn't ideal, but if you just need a well-located, quiet and safe place to sleep, leave your bags and take a shower, it's perfect.
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
2,757 reviews
Price from
£108.08
1 night, 2 adults
West Side YMCA, hotel in Brooklyn

Located 50 metres away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

Location is good , front of desk are nice
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
14,983 reviews
Price from
£110.12
1 night, 2 adults
West 30th Street Guest House, hotel in Brooklyn

Situated in New York, within less than 1 km of Macy's and a 4-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, West 30th Street Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi.

Good location, affordable, no bed bugs
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
472 reviews
Price from
£143.92
1 night, 2 adults
Chrystie Street Apartments, hotel in Brooklyn

This self-catering accommodation is located in the Lower East Side in New York. With free WiFi access, it is 400 metres from Little Italy and 1.3 km from Brooklyn Bridge.

Location is good (near China town & subway). Wifi is excellent. Smooth check-in and check-out process. Staff are nice and helpful. Price is reasonable. Clean room and toilet. Provide free coffee & water in common area.
Scored 5.8
5.8
Rated okay
Above average
159 reviews
Price from
£97.41
1 night, 2 adults
The Nolita Express Hostel, hotel in Brooklyn

Set in New York, 600 metres from Bloomingdales, The Nolita Express Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

So close to everything, the location is exceptional. Incredible value for money, yes it is a small room, however that is what is to be expected from this type of accomodation.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
564 reviews
Price from
£120.52
1 night, 2 adults
Lamartine Chelsea, hotel in Brooklyn

Situated in New York and with Penn Station reachable within 300 metres, Lamartine Chelsea features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

Great location, clean rooms and bathrooms. Once we were there, great staff service.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
406 reviews
Price from
£163.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Hostels that guests love in Brooklyn

  • Avg. price/night: £162.14
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 344 reviews
    Nice way to stay in NY on a tight budget. Quiet and charming neighborhood. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean enough and we felt safe and slept well. Located close to a subway station and it only took about 30 minutes to travel to Manhattan.
    Sólveig
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £172.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,094 reviews
    Rooms are clean and basically as in pictures. Bathroom is very spacious. Great location - subway station is 2 mins by walking (directly to Manhattan). Area seems very safe and hotel staff is super kind and helpful.
    Ante
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £294.04
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,910 reviews
    Great location, both Greenpoint and the proximity to Manhattan - 1 subway stop to Grand Central, Lovely vibe to the hotel and good space in the room. Safe area with a preponderance of hip coffee shops.
    John
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £144.38
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,373 reviews
    I was expecting typical tiny closet sized NYC accommodation but the 6 bed dorm room was bigger than my house! I felt super comfortable and enjoyed having the bathroom attached to the room as well. The facilities of the hostel were also great with a kitchen and cheap vending machines as well as a massive library selection and gaming room.
    Nicola
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £337.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,815 reviews
    Great price, great location in nice safe quiet part of Willamsburg, great quality room which housed two adults and two chidren happily for a night or two. Ty was very friendly and helpful on reception. Our room was nice and quiet 3 floors up and we weren't disturbed by anything. We would definitely come back.
    Simon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £158.39
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,297 reviews
    Great location, close to public transport for easy access to Manhattan. Breakfast set you up for the day and having a receptionist there took away all your worries as you had someone there on call - room very spacious and clean. Overall a very pleasant stay and on budget too, thank you..
    Marion
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £172.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,094 reviews
    Great location, in a close proximity of subway station. Hotel location next to police station adds on feeling safe. Modern facility, the room was very well equipped. The room was well insulated from the outside traffic or lifts, it was completely quiet during the night.
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £153.33
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 810 reviews
    This is a basic hotel, one step up from a hostel primarily because you get a room with a bathroom. It's fairly clean, located near the N and D train, it's cheap and it's one of the best deals for a traveler on a budget.
    Phenix
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £144.38
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,373 reviews
    Second time staying at this hostel, it's always a safe bet but nothing special. Sadly, hostels in NYC (or in the US) don't offer much quality or a hostel vibe. This one has a good location close to a metro station in Brooklyn. The room was clean, and probably their greatest plus is that their beds are twin beds and not bunk beds.
    Violeta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £163.07
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,458 reviews
    Can’t say enough good things about this place. Great location close to many cute shops and cafes as well as the subway, supermarket right next door, always felt safe. rooms are small but super clean and sound proof and staff was superb. Everyone was SO kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
    Katja
    Family with young children