New York Hostel 99, on Madison Avenue, is close to the 125 Street station, where you can catch the 4, 5 or 6 subways. There are large, dorm-style rooms that accommodate four to 14 guests, a guest kitchen, a TV lounge and a backyard. You get free breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Location: 30 East 129 Street
Tone on Lex has private rooms for twi people, and dorm rooms with six to 10 beds. It is in a brownstone building and has free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a guest kitchen and BBQ. It is two blocks from the 96th Street station, where you can catch the 6 train.
Location: 94th Street between Lexington and Third Avenue
East Side Riviera has two-people private rooms with a bathroom, and dorms with six to 10 beds. Breakfast is included, and there is private outdoor space. The closest subway is the 6 at 116th Street, seven blocks away.
Location: 1st Avenue at 112th Street
East 73rd and York Ave Apartment offers rooms for two or three people, with a shared bath. The walk-up building is a bit out of the way: The closest subway is seven blocks away, the 6 train at 77th Street. It is a long walk because it is four avenues. The housekeeper does your laundry for free.
Location: York Avenue, between 73rd and 74th Streets
The no-smoking Central Park Studios has private rooms for two people and four-bed dorms. There is no air conditioning. The 6 train is two blocks away, at 103rd Street.
Location: 150 East 105th Street
