About

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Please check our house rules for more details on how we are operating during the pandemic.
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The Chelsea International Hostel is one of the largest independent Hostels in New York City, operating since 1992. We are located in Chelsea, a prime location in the heart of Manhattan. From here our guests can walk to most of the attractions NYC has to offer. Highline Park is only 2 blocks away. Follow the lights and arrive in Times Square after a 15-minute walk. But if you prefer to ride the subway, feel free to hop on any of the many subway lines that serve us (A, C, E, F, 1, 2, 3). You can get virtually anywhere in the city in just a few minutes.

Our simple, functional rooms can sleep one to six guests in single beds (in single, shared and private twin rooms) or double-size beds (in private double-bed rooms). We do not use bunk beds in our rooms. Every room is air-conditioned during the summer months. The bathrooms are cleaned constantly. Every floor in any of our eight buildings has a bathroom; most of the time there is no waiting in line to use the bathrooms.

Our guests enjoy:

FREE WI-FI throughout the entire property.
Linen and towels (one bath towel per guest) are provided.
Check-in starts at 3 PM. You can check in anytime after 3 PM. Front Desk is open 24 hours.
Check-out is no later than 12 PM (noon). We do not offer late check-outs. Failure to check out by 12pm will result in the charge of one extra night.

Please note our following policies:

A valid passport or government-issued ID is required to check in. NYS IDs are not accepted.
All guests must be 18 years old or older to stay with us.
We have a 48 hours cancellation policy. There will be no refunds if the reservation is cancelled with a 48 hours or less notice.
We only accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. We do not accept personal checks, or gift cards.
Non-Refundable reservations will be charged the total price with all taxes included anytime after the reservation is made.
Note that hotel taxes are not included in the rates. NYS, NYC Sales Tax: 14.75%. Occupancy taxes: $3.50 per person per night. These will be added to your balance.
The maximum stay in our hostel is 14 nights in any given 30 days. We will not accept consecutive reservations that add up to more than 14 nights.
Pets are not allowed.
Our rental lockers are $5 (cash only) per locker, per day (7am until 11pm).
Beds and rooms are allocated on the arrival day. We will do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee that a group of 2 or more people will be in the same room.
Breakfast is not included.
The entire hostel is non-smoking.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Self-Catering Facilities
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(12775)
  • Value for Money
    8.5
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    8.5
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    7.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Chelsea International Hostel in New York offers a fantastic location, ideal for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise its cleanliness and the helpfulness of the staff. While rooms are basic, they provide a comfortable and safe base for travellers. It's particularly well-suited for solo travellers and those on a budget seeking a prime Manhattan spot.

Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
B
Brian
Male, 31-40, Poland
Stained bed sheet, no hot water. Good mattress and AC
Stayed in Sept 2026
2.9
Y
Yossof
Male, 18-24, Egypt
I was double charged the deposit that i paid online and the place has rats with really small bathrooms and gives prison vibes would not recommend at all
Stayed in Sept 2026
5.7
A
Anonymous
Female, 25-30, Belgium
Overall, the property was fine, but it was infested with cockroaches—one even fell from the ceiling in my room. When we raised the issue, the staff said they couldn’t do anything about it and that exterminators often come in to deal with the problem. There was no point in moving to another room, since the roaches seemed to be throughout the property. I feel bad leaving this review because the property manager is nice and friendly. The location is great, though. Don't forget to bring soap!
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Location

251 West 20th Street, New York, USA
3.3km from city centre