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Manhattan Bowery Lodge

3.1starstarstarstarstar(200+)
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location_on81 Bowery, New York, New York, 10002

What Guests Say

friendly staff (25)clean bathrooms (8)clean room (8)small rooms (27)
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Score: 32/100

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Guest Reviews

Lindsaystarstarstarstar2025-11-30T18:45:56

"Great value for the price! Would absolutely stay here again. Appreciate the location. It had water to refill bottles, community fridge, the private bathroom had shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The only downside was that it would use a good clean, like the dust bunnies in the corners of everythin"

Daniel Meadstarstarstarstar2025-10-19T15:33:19

"I think some of the reviews here are a bit harsh. When we booked, this was literally the cheapest accommodation for a couple in Manhattan. Yes, the rooms are small and windowless, and there's a bit of noise, but once you turn on the fan (which you'll want to anyway) it mostly fades into the backgrou"

Melissa Sunstarstarstarstarstar2025-11-20T02:54:33

"Best deal in NYC! If you want to save money, stay here. Great location close to public transport and the best food. Employees are friendly and helpful, bad reviews seem to be from people who don't understand cultural differences or language barriers (or what a hostel entails). Rooms are small, but "

Faith Pressley (Morgan)starstarstarstar2025-10-12T16:33:38

"Very affordable, great for short term stays, and a very convenient location to the subway and a great location to walk to the brooklyn bridge/wall street areas. The only thing we struggled with was the stairs with our luggage, and climbing them after a VERY long day of walking around all day."

Penny Rowestarstarstarstarstar2025-11-08T08:17:29

"Rooms clean beds very comfortable,ownbathroom. Lots of visitors from around the globe back packers .Would stay here again. Friendly staff."

About

Set in a lively neighborhood with eateries, cafes and shops, this unassuming hostel is a 3-minute walk from the Grand Street subway station and 3 miles from the Empire State Building. The humble, functional rooms (stair-access only) feature complimentary Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms; some add bunk beds and/or en suite facilities. Guests have access to a communal kitchen.

photo_cameraManhattan Bowery Lodge

Review Keywords

sleep (31)small rooms (27)friendly staff (25)shared bathrooms (14)clean bathrooms (8)clean room (8)hot shower (4)subway access (4)free coffee (3)private room (2)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiParkingSmoke-free
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Moderate Dissatisfaction Risk

30% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — above average for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
71
4star
50
3star
54
2star
24
1star
71