Chelsea Hostel first opened in New York City in 1993. The hostel has grown from 40 beds to 350 beds, becoming the largest independent hostel in NYC. The hostel is located south of Midtown Manhattan and north of Greenwich Village, in the Chelsea district. Guests at the Chelsea must show a passport at check-in, including U.S. citizens. Common areas offer wireless Internet service. The hostel also furnishes security lockers (for a fee), kitchen facilities and linens. Daily morning breakfast is included in the rates. Chelsea Hostel has small and large dormitory accommodations and private rooms, with or without baths.
Chelsea Hostel
251 W. 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-647-0010
chelseahostel.com
Big Apple Hostel is located in the Midtown Manhattan theater district, a few steps away from Times Square. Big Apple has luggage storage, a backyard, kitchen and common room. A passport is not required for check-in, but you must present some form of official government I.D. The hostel has both dorm beds and private rooms. There are separate male and female dorms, as well as co-ed dorms. Private rooms are furnished with one queen bed, a laptop-sized in-room safe, free local calls and cable TV.
Big Apple Hostel
119 West 45th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-302-2603
bigapplehostel.com
L Hostel New York has a game room, kitchen, TV lounge and computer room with eight work stations. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hostel. Guests can also relax on the roof, which offers views of Manhattan. The hostel cafe serves a free breakfast during weekdays and has snacks, drinks and coffee 24 hours a day. L Hostel is an all-dorm facility, with four-, six-, eight-, ten-, 14- and 18-bed rooms. Linens and blankets are provided.
L Hostel New York
1961 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10026
212-222-3103
l-hostels.com
