
Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in New York
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in New York to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Manhattan
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momondo's favourite hostels in New York
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When to book a hostel in New York
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in New York
Low season | November | cheapest month to stay |
High season | October | most expensive time to stay |
47% | expected price decrease | |
45% | expected price increase |
Price | $87 - $301 |
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Cheapest day of week | Saturday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
Highest day of week | Tuesday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
$78 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
$236 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in New York
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in New York
Price | $147 - $183 |
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CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEW YORK | Upper West Side | 11% cheaper | Hostels in Upper West Side are the cheapest in New York at just $147 per night on average |
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEW YORK | Downtown | 9% more expensive | Downtown has the highest priced hostels in New York with rooms averaging $183 per night |
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEW YORK | Manhattan | 68% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Manhattan than any other neighbourhood in New York |
Information about staying in New York
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in New York
How much do hostels in New York cost?
Nightly rates on hostels in New York are usually around $224 with the cheapest nightly rate being $150. Those looking to stay at a New York hostel for a week or a month should anticipate paying $1,650/week or $6,441/month, on average.
What is the average length of a stay in a New York hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at New York hostels have stayed for 5 days. On average, a 5-days stay at a hostel in New York will cost $1,119.
Are New York hostels a better deal than New York hotels?
Hostels in New York are, on average, $224/night which is 6% cheaper than 1 star hotels, 29% cheaper than 2 star hotels, and 48% cheaper than 3 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 1 star, 2 star, or 3 star hotels.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in New York?
Our users who have stayed at New York hostels have rated it a 6.7 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 2-star (6.5) hotels in New York. Those looking for an affordable stay in New York, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in New York?
The number of operators available for hotels in New York is 5,970 as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in New York?
Prices for hotels in New York refresh daily.