New York City Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in New York City cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in New York City, USA range from $34 to $205/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 32 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Jan 1, Jan 2, Jan 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $49.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $43/night.

At $34/night and up, New York City is one of the pricier hostel destinations in USA.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 9 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T22:12:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include January 1 (one night),January 2 (one night),January 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for New York City

Where to stay

Budget travelers do well in Bushwick (Brooklyn) or Astoria (Queens), both a short subway ride into Manhattan. Astoria reaches Midtown directly on the N/W, while Bushwick rides the L to a 14th Street transfer. The Lower East Side puts you walking distance from SoHo, Chinatown, and the Delancey-Essex subway hub, though you'll pay a bit more for that location.

Getting around

Take the A train from JFK to Manhattan for a couple of dollars. The cab or rideshare runs many times more for the same trip.
Smorgasburg at Williamsburg's East River State Park (Saturdays, April through October) is the cheapest way to eat well without venturing into a sit-down restaurant.
Avoid hostels marketed as 'Midtown' or 'Times Square adjacent.' You are paying for the address. A bed in Harlem or Crown Heights costs significantly less and puts you one or two stops away on the 2/3 or A/C.

When to go

January and February have the lowest rates outside of holidays. Hostels fill up fast from late June through August, and prices spike again around Thanksgiving week and the days bracketing New Year's Eve.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in New York City cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $49. Dorm beds currently range from $34 to $205/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in New York City?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in New York City include January 1, January 2, January 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in New York City?

HostelHound currently tracks 32 hostels in New York City, USA.

How much do hostels in New York City cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $43/night.

Is New York City affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?

New York City is one of the pricier hostel destinations in USA, with dorm prices starting from $34/night.

Where do backpackers stay in New York City?

Budget travelers do well in Bushwick (Brooklyn) or Astoria (Queens), both a short subway ride into Manhattan. Astoria reaches Midtown directly on the N/W, while Bushwick rides the L to a 14th Street transfer. The Lower East Side puts you walking distance from SoHo, Chinatown, and the Delancey-Essex subway hub, though you'll pay a bit more for that location.

What is the best time of year to visit New York City?

January and February have the lowest rates outside of holidays. Hostels fill up fast from late June through August, and prices spike again around Thanksgiving week and the days bracketing New Year's Eve.