United States
New York City
Known for culture, food and momentum.
Est. $820–$1,130 · 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights
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At a glance
- Trip estimate
- $820–$1,130
- 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom
- Best time to go
- April to June or September to December
- Nearest airport
- JFK
- Knownness
- 100 / 100
- Well known
Where to stay
Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.
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Central Park West Hostel
Hostel · 1-star · 201 West 87th Street, New York, New York State, NY 10024
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Single Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom · Single Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
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East Harlem Hostel
Hostel · 1-star · 157 East 115th Street, New York, New York State, NY 10029
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Mixed Dormitory Room · Double Room with Shared Bathroom · Double Room with Private Bathroom
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HI New York City Hostel
Hostel · 3-star · 891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York State, NY 10025
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory · Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory · Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory · +1 more
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Nap York Central Park Sleep Station
Hostel · 1-star · 940 8th Avenue, New York, New York State, NY 10019
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Economy Pod in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm · Business Pod in 2 Bed Mixed Dorm · Economy Pod in 6 Bed Female Dorm · +1 more
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The Nolita Express Hostel
Hostel · 220 Bowery, New York, New York State, NY 10012
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Small Vintage Pod - All Gender · Small Vintage Pod - Female Only · Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender · +1 more
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NY Moore Hostel
Hostel · 3-star · 179 Moore Street, Brooklyn, Gateway National Recreation Area, NY 11206
- dorm beds
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Single Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Private Bathroom · Single Bed in 3-Bed Female Dormitory With Private Bathroom
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New York Spirit Retreats HOSTEL
Hostel · 370 8th Avenue, New York, New York State, NY 10001
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Budget Single Room
Sleeps up to 1 · Single bed
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New York City Guest House 2
Guest house · 47 West 130th Street, New York, New York State, NY 10037
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Double Room with Shared Bathroom · Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet · Double Room with Shared Toilet · +1 more
Know before you go
Everyday costs (May)
- Good-value room, per night
- ~$115
- Food, per person per day
- ~$39
- Things to do, per person per day
- ~$13
- Getting around, per day
- ~$24
Room price by month
- $100January
- $100February
- $107March
- $111April
- $115May
- $122June
- $128July
- $124August
- $113September
- $108October
- $104November
- $122December
Typical costs for a higher-cost destination; not yet modeled for New York City specifically, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.
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