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Chelsea International Hostel

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location_on251 W 20th St, New York, New York, 10011

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friendly staff (87)clean rooms (26)
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Score: 34/100

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Guest Reviews

Mantas Bulvinisstar2026-03-04T21:17:02

"I had a very disappointing experience with Chelsea International Hostel in NYC. After booking my stay, I ran into some issues and tried to resolve them by calling the hostel directly. I spoke to two different staff members on two separate calls and both experiences were honestly terrible. The custom"

Chris Martellstarstarstar2026-01-22T22:05:44

"You're getting what you pay for. I stayed for two nights around NYE in a 4 person room and paid around $100 after fees. bathrooms were cleaner than expected, my 3 roommates were normal, and I felt safe leaving my stuff in the room lockers. Only complaint was that the heating in my room was pretty mu"

The Travellerstarstarstar2026-02-16T05:55:39

"Stayed here 02/07 - 09/07 2025 The accommodation is suitable for those who have a small travel budget or do not have high comfort requirements but value the central location. If you want luxury and glamour, this is not the place for you. However, if you want to stay very central (20th street) and "

Mohga Tawfikstarstarstar2026-01-17T12:55:05

"Very good location, just few minutes walking to the metro station. Also, the neighborhood is quiet, yet, there was a target store near it. Clean room and bathroom but very tiny room and bathroom friendly staff and we were provided early check in. Good prices. Suitable for short stay. Reception was "

Cali Anonstarstarstarstarstar2026-02-05T05:05:40

"I will definitely be staying here again. This place kept me warm during a blizzard and the staff worked so hard to shovel all the snow around the building. i don't know what the peak season rate is but I'm so grateful for the $40ish/night I paid, and in lower Manhattan?? I couldn't ask for more. Tha"

About

Set 2 blocks from the High Line walkway, this low-key hostel in the Chelsea district is a 9-minute walk from Chelsea Market and a mile from the Empire State Building. Basic single-sex dorms sleep up to 4 people, and include linens, towels and shared bathrooms. Private rooms offer en suite bathrooms. Amenities include continental breakfast, and pizza on Wednesdays. There's a communal kitchen and a TV lounge, along with a courtyard and lockers.

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friendly staff (87)lockers (61)ac unit (36)subway access (28)clean rooms (26)room size (20)proximity to times square (17)private room (16)shared bathroom (9)luggage storage (8)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiAir-conditionedKitchen in all roomsSmoke-free
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Low Dissatisfaction Risk

19% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
383
4star
330
3star
221
2star
104
1star
178