New York City: Cheap Lodging

When planning your trip to New York the choice of hostels can be overwhelming.
All the recommended hostels are great and have something different to offer.
Consider what is important to you and choose one that fits your style the best.

Our Choice: The Wanderers Inn East 179 East 94th Street

Located on Manhattans Upper Eastside, this is a great place to lay your head while
you’re in the city. This hostel is located in a converted townhouse in a safe
neighborhood that gives the traveler the feeling of being a real New Yorker. The
hostel offers both dorm style rooms as well as private rooms. Dorm rooms are
from $26 and private rooms from $75. The self service free breakfast here is also a
great amenity. Take the 6 train to the 96th Street station and walk two blocks
downtown. The hostel is located between Lexington and Third Avenue.

Also Notable:

Chelsea International Hostel, 251 West 20th Street

This hostel is located on a quite street near all the downtown action. Although there
is no free breakfast offered, there is a kitchen area and free pizza on Wednesday
nights. There is also a nice courtyard to socialize and meet other travelers. Dorm
style rooms without bathrooms go for $28 a night while dorm rooms with a
bathroom go for $32. Private rooms are available for $70 a night. To get there take
the C or E train to 23rd Street and walk three blocks downtown, the hostel is
located between 7th and 8th Avenue.

Jazz on the Park, 36 West 106th Street

This hostel located a stone’s throw from Central Park on the Upper Westside. This
hostel has a slightly less personal feel, but the location makes it worth trying out.
Dorm rooms are available with 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 beds from $27 to $32. Private
rooms with and with out bathrooms are offered at $69 to $130. Free breakfast is
included and internet access and lockers are available. Take the B or C train to
106th Street and walk three blocks uptown, the hostel is located between Central
Park West and Columbus Avenue.
                                                                                             --Amanda Chase



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