| New York City is one of the most visited cities on this | | | | hostel isn't a hotel. Now let's talk about that view I |
| planet, it also happens to be one of the most | | | | mentioned earlier. The L Hostel has a private rooftop |
| expensive. Traveling there on a budget can be a tough | | | | deck with immaculate views of Harlem. They also |
| challenge, but at least there are a handful of hostels | | | | have private rooftop rooms to rent which come with |
| that should match your price range. | | | | amazing views and private deck access which cannot |
| There are so many sights to see in New York that | | | | be topped. Private rooms will run you just shy of $100 |
| most people end up spending a good deal of time | | | | USD and shared rooms cost around $25 USD! |
| around all the different areas. With that being said, | | | | International Student Center New York |
| there is also a high demand for hostel rooms all over | | | | If Manhattan is your ultimate destination then this place |
| the great state. Before you head on over, treat the | | | | is one of your juicy options for hostels right in the posh |
| hostel like a hotel and plan ahead because a lot of | | | | city center. As the name suggests, you'll see a |
| them will be booked heavily during the travel season. | | | | younger crowd here which is great if you're looking to |
| If you're coming from Europe you'll first notice the | | | | meet new and interesting people. This hostel has all the |
| prices for hostels are quite a bit higher than you'd be | | | | usual amenities such as full kitchen, clean bathrooms |
| used to paying over there. Another NY travel tidbit is | | | | and best of all it is right next to Central Park! This |
| to make sure you're budgeting properly because you | | | | hostel is one of the busy ones so make sure you try |
| don't want to end up on the streets there at night. | | | | and book in advance, if not try and get on a |
| So you're ready to start looking at some cool hostels | | | | cancellation list just in case. This hostel has a summer |
| to stay at. I'm going to recommend 5 of my favorites | | | | special of $25 USD per night which is great, you can't |
| that were all within a great price range, fun and let you | | | | beat that price for the location. |
| experience New York as if you were one of the | | | | Broadway Hotel & Hostel: |
| regulars. You can imagine that there are a lot of | | | | If you're in for a stylish stay then make sure you check |
| hostels, so if you don't like what you see here then | | | | out this very unique boutique styled hotel and hostel. |
| start hunting some other options down. | | | | The upper west side of the city is where most of the |
| The New York Loft Hostel: | | | | action is and the Broadway Hotel & Hostel is |
| I wanted to make sure I started out with this hostel | | | | within walking distance to a number of hot |
| because it is one of the funnest and cleanest around. | | | | locations....not to mention it is on Broadway! The Hostel |
| The New York Loft Hostel is jam packed with all the | | | | is filled with luxurious, boutique styled rooms for |
| amenities of a hotel, as well it is close to everything | | | | lounging and gaming, it almost has a touch of gothic to |
| you'd want to be close to. How close? I'm talking only | | | | its decor. A good portion of the place has been |
| 10 minutes from union square and only a couple blocks | | | | recently upgraded from the private rooms with |
| from the best subway system in North America. | | | | flatscreens, to the gourmet kitchen with all the |
| Everyday you can start out with a free breakfast in | | | | trimmings. This hostel is very popular so plan way |
| the common room which is where I met all sorts of | | | | ahead and expect to pay around $30 USD a night. |
| great people. As well the place has a pool, hot tub and | | | | 461 Times Square Hostel: |
| a full TV room with all the goodies. This hostel also has | | | | I couldn't go without mentioned at least one hostel that |
| the option for private rooms for much less than a hotel | | | | was located within the famous Times Square |
| still. As for the regular rates, expect to pay around $25 | | | | entertainment district. If you're wanting to stay among |
| USD per night assuming you stay in one of the nice | | | | the hustle and bustle, close to everything fun then this |
| common rooms. | | | | may be the spot for you. Because this place is so |
| L Hostel: | | | | popular there is a minimum stay requirement of 3 |
| Like clean living and an amazing view to go with your | | | | nights, so make sure you book ahead to nab this great |
| New York experience? L Hostel is a multicultural | | | | place. This hostel has a bunch of free options including |
| owned and operated facility that goes above and | | | | towels, WiFi and city guides/maps. The prices here are |
| beyond making this one of the cleanest hostels on the | | | | competitive to the rest of the city and expect to pay |
| east coast. I wish I could post pictures on Ezines | | | | around $30-40 USD for a nights stay here. |
| because I bet you wouldn't be able to tell that this | | | | |