American Dream Hostel
If you want to be in the heart of New York City, American Dream Hostel offers refuge from the outrageous hotel prices on surrounding blocks. This family-owned and -operated hostel includes free linens, towels and breakfast in the price. Like all hotels and hostels, prices here fluctuate from season to season, but one night's dormitory stay will rarely cost more than $50. For international visitors, owner Lou Barretto speaks English, Spanish and Italian. A 25-year New York City resident, Barretto knows the island well.
Many of New York's best attractions are only a walk or quick subway ride away. Wi-Fi Internet can be used for a fee of $2.50 for 30 minutes or $5 per day. Laundry can be done on-site for $3 a load. As of March 2010, American Dream Hostel received an average satisfaction rating of 83% among hostels.com users, based on 13 customer reviews.
American Dream Hostel
168 E. 24th St.
New York, NY 10010
212-260-9779
americandreamhostel.com
New York Loft Hostel
Get away from the touristy hubbub of Times Square and midtown Manhattan (which are only a 15-minute subway ride away) at Brooklyn's New York Loft Hostel. Located only two blocks from the nearest subway station, the hostel is convenient to all of New York City's attractions. It offers free breakfast, Internet access, linens and a Jacuzzi to relax in after a long day exploring the city. New York Loft Hostel received an average satisfaction rating of 82% on hostels.com, based on 226 customer reviews, some of which used words like "cool," "clean" and "perfect" to describe this Brooklyn hideaway.
New York Loft Hostel
249 Varet St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-366-1351
nylofthostel.com
Village Inn Hostel
If your trek to New York City finds you in an artsy mood, the neighborhood you'll want to visit is the East Village. Formerly a center of the 1960s counterculture, the East Village still draws many of the city's artists and musicians. The Village Inn is the perfect hostel if you're craving some culture. It's just steps away from a number of restaurants and bars; in fact, McSorley's Old Ale House is located right next door. Your stay is made even more comfortable with a kitchen facility, Internet access and a free continental breakfast. Village Inn also hosts occasional events like pub crawls, movie nights and city tours. Every Thursday night is pizza night.
Prices here are more affordable than midtown's hostels, with rates rarely exceeding $50 for an eight-person dorm. At hostels.com, 73 users rated this hostel 82% in average satisfaction.
Village Inn Hostel
27 E. Seventh St.
New York, NY 10003
212-228-0828
villageinnhostel.com
Article Written By Christina Caldwell
Christina Caldwell is the current music writer at The College Times in Tempe, Arizona. Other publications in which she's been published include The Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, Arizona Foothills Magazine, The State Press and State Press Magazine. She has a BA in Journalism from Arizona State University.
