Chelsea International Hostel
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Guest Reviews
"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"
"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"
"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 "
"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 "
"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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19% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.
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- Hostel
- Total Reviews
- 500+
- Amenities
- 4
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