Hostels new york
For a vast majority of visitors to New York, especially those pursuing their studies, the formidable rates of accommodation in a private inn or hotel can be very daunting. For such budget-conscious people, a hostel is a great option to stay on a temporary basis. It not only prevents dents from appearing in the wallet, but also is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with other like-minded travelers and students. Features of a Hostel A room will be shared with 2 or more persons. The beds may be of the bunk-types or there will be beds arranged in a long row, as in a dormitory. The bath will be shared.
There will be a common lounge. A large majority of the people residing in a hostel will be of the younger age group, probably not over 27 years of age. Reasons to stay in a Hostel The low rates fits within your budget. If you book as a group, you may be offered even lesser rates. You get to interact with youth of your age from diverse cultures. There are often fun activities provided by the hostel administrative staff either for a negligible extra fee or for free.
Reasons for staying away from a Hostel
Many hostels have strict hours of when you should be back if you stay beyond the restricted time, you will be literally locked out.
Since a room is shared, it is easy to have your belongings stolen.
You are not guaranteed a good nights sleep! Your roommates might have loud, long chats well into the night, someone may be constantly turning over in his sleep, etc. So if you are a fussy person, best avoid staying in a shared room! While checking in at a Hostel You need to show your photo ID, most likely your passport or an international ID. All hostels do not accept credit cards. Some hostels specifically ask for payments by cash or a travelers check. If you are a group of friends staying together in one hostel, you may have to make payments prior to your stay. Weekend reservations (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) may generally result in an extra charge. Confirm additional taxes that you need to pay before check-in, as these are not included in the room rates. Rates are based on the season, so check these out. If you are a resident of New York State, you may not be allowed to stay in the hostel you have selected so find out about the hostels policy in this regard.
Hostels in New York
Central Park Hostel: Add- 19 West 103rd Street near Central Park West, New York, NY 10025. Ph: 212-678-0491 / Fax: 212-678-0453.
It is located within a few footsteps of Central Park. Amenities: 24-hour security, Internet access, maid service, lockers, luggage storage. The recreational lounge has a pool table, TV, breakfast bar, and reading room. Check in time: 2:00p.m. Rates: Range from $29 to $95 per bed per night; you can also rent a studio apartment from $109 to $149.
Note: You need to bring your own towel.
Jazz On The Park: Add- 36 West 106 Street, New York, NY 10025. Ph: 212-932-1600 /
Fax: 212-932-1700.
Amenities include: free linens and towels, an outdoor terrace, an ATM machine, a 24-hr Internet kiosk, laundry facilities, locker in the rooms. A coffee bar, lounge with TV, and dining area enables you to mingle with other residents. Rates: A room with 4 beds-$25; 6-8 beds-$20; 10-12 beds-$15. A room with a double bed is $65. You can also stay in a private room with bath for $130.
Bonus: Breakfast included.
Jazz On The Villa: Add- 12 West 129th Street, New York City (Harlem). Ph: 212-722-6252.
Amenities: Lockers, free bed sheet; coed dorms available; every room has an A/C. The guest lounge is equipped with a flat-screen TV. You can stay for a maximum of 14 days. There are extra charges for Internet access.
Rates: Dormitory-style beds begin from $19. There is also a private room with double bed and having a TV. There is an extra charge for breakfast. Enjoy a game of basketball in the yard with your new friends!
Amsterdam Inn Hostel: Add- 340 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10024. Ph: 212-579-7500. It is located on the Upper West Side. There are totally 25 rooms. Amenities: A/C, free linens. There is also a maid service. All bathrooms are shared. You can make group bookings for groups of more than 10.
Hostelling International Hostel: 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York NY, 10025-4403. Ph: 212-932-2300 /Fax: 212-932-2574.
Amenities include: Free housekeeping services, linens and towels; lockers provided. Facilities include: Self service laundry room, self-service kitchen, European style caf /bar, games room with Playstation, luggage storage, gift shop selling souvenirs and calling cards, cycle on rent, Internet access. Coed as well as separate male/female dorm rooms are available. The rooms have 4 to 12 beds, with shared bathrooms in the hallway. You can also stay in a private room with / without bath. Rates: Beds start at $29. Note: Wheelchair accessible.
Bonus: A back patio and garden. Additional Facility: Small group outings to soak in the vibes of New York. You can purchase subway/bus Metro cards.
Note: Non-members of Hostelling International USA will have to pay a small fee.
West End Studios: 850, West End Avenue, New York, NY 10025. Ph: 212-662-6000 / Fax: 212-865-0506. As per its website, it is a Tourist/student Hotel. It is located near Riverside Park.
Amenities include: Towels, lines, security lockers, luggage storage, and housekeeping service. Facilities: Computer kiosks in the lobby seating area and wireless Internet access in the entire hostel; ATM; vending machines; discounted phone cards; for an extra charge you can get airport shuttle and private transport services. Check in time: 3:00p.m. / Check out time: 11:00a.m.
The above-mentioned hostels are only a few options. There are a whole lot more hostels in New York, so look around the World Wide Web! You can also ask friends to recommend hostels where they have stayed.
Enjoy Your Stay!
Note to the Reader: This article is merely giving information about some of the hostels in New York. It is in no way a platform for endorsing any of the hostels mentioned. It is up to the reader to check out carefully all policies of the Hostel before checking in. Also, in the possibility of changes, check out amenities at the hostel. More important, confirm seasonal rates and taxes. It would also be advisable to check out the location of the hostel for easy commuting.
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