New York Hostels
I am struggling to decide on one of two hostels to stay at: Chelsea Highline Hostel and the Hostelling International New York. They both get good reviews and I am trying to weigh up the benefits of each.Which area is better/safer/closer to attractions?
Chelsea Hostel: 184 Eleventh Avenue
Hostelling International: 891 Amsterdam Avenue New York
I will be travelling alone and I am generally worried about safety and the security of my valuables. At first, I was very apprehensive about staying at a hostel because I like my privacy and am worried that I might end up with a few unruly travellers who come home drunk at all hours of the night etc- which is why I like the Chelsea Hostel because they offer cheap single rooms. However, I also realise that my fears might be a little excessive and it would be good to meet new people. I like Hostelling International because they seem to be REALLY popular and get hundreds of good reviews.
Which Hostel would you recommend based on location/safety or any other insight?
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The one on 11th Avenue is in a more interesting area but the one on Amsterdam is closer to the subway.In NYC it doesn't matter because attractions are all over the place.
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We stayed in the Chelsea Hostel (many moons ago, before it was renovated) and the area was good, and we visited the HI on the Upper West Side too - and while it is true that everywhere is more or less close to everything else via subway, I would recommend the Chelsea one - you are significantly closer to a lot of stuff that will probably interest you.5
@ianw6705 - would you recommend the Chelsea hostel?We are in our 50s, and we survived it. It isn't as spread out and amenity-driven as most HI hostels, but it was okay. Rooms were small - but there weren't any rats or cockroaches or anything. It was very social. I think they do have single rooms - if the idea of a dorm bed doesn't appeal to you.
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