Good place to stay in NY. Staff were helpful. Computer access in the room was great. St Marks has a great vibe with plenty of restaurants but it's a little far from the main tourist sights if you're planning to spend most of your time on foot. It's very close to the subway though.

We stayed here for 11 nights. This hostel is in a great location and is a great price by Manhattan standards. Close to the train station and in a great area for eating and drinking and close to all the attractions. The rooms are small but have their own computer, free wifi, a microwave, fridge and sink. The bathrooms are... More

The hotel is difficult to find and not sign posted at all. The entrance to the hotel is just one door on St Marks Street, but with no sign. In fact, the sign on the door is for a synagogue. This confused the hell out of me when I arrived and for about 20 minutes thought I had been ripped... More

Cant recommend it enough! My cousin and I had been to nyc the year before and couldnt wait to go back. We thought we'd found a bargain with the last hotel, hotel 17, which was the most amazing hotel in the east village for very budget price (madonna used to live there, woody allen used it in his films) but... More

This place was quite a finding! After reading not-so-good reviews on Hostelbookers, we were a little worried, but it all went away as soon as we arrived!! For us it wasn't hard at all to find the place since we had the address. Note that it doesn't have any hostel sign out the door. It is run by a community... More

If you're looking for cheap, clean and basic, this is your place. (If you need your own bathroom, room service or an elevator you should keep looking.) It's RIGHT in the mix of the East Village which is fantastic. Surrounded by great restaurants, walking distance to Broadway, Nolita, Washington Square and TONS more. But, it can be noisy if you're... More

The hostel has an excellent location, great price. Friendly and helpful staff!