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New York Budget Inn Reviews

200 East 34th St., New York, New York, USA

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85%Overall Rating

From 516 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 76%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness

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97%

The rooms and bathrooms were well kept. Perfect location near bars and restaurants. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will stay here again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

A good place to sleep with a reasonable price. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and the staff was also good.


80%

Very good but too expensive.


87%

I found a hostel clean, very well located, tight and fair price! With subway, pub, fast food, breakfast , pharmacy everything very near!!!


100%

Had a tremendous stay for 2 nights at the ny budget inn, good clean rooms, comfy beds, love the fact that there are endless clean bathrooms with your own privacy and they are regularly checked. The front desk staff really go out of their way to ensure your stay is eventful and fun, lockers for personal belongings are spacious and love the fact that you have your own microwave and refrigerator in your room. I highly recommend this hostel as its very central and surrounded by great eating and drin

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Overall very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Luke, Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you the next time you are in New York.

60%

Normal hostel. Can`t understand the microwaves inside the bedrooms....

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Bruno, Thank you for your response. We are known for our clean rooms and our outstanding location. We provide microwaves and refrigerators for our guests to preserve and prepare meals at their convenience. This allows our guests to save money and have a meal in the comfort of their own room.

70%

Good location, 5mins walk to subway station. Pretty secure, clean bathrooms and room. This is not a hostel and a budget hotel so not a good place to meet people if that's what you're looking for - small lounge, no kitchen. New York lodging is extremely expensive and space is limited (very much like London) so space is a premium. Having said that, was pretty good value for your money. It's New York, you're only at your hotel to sleep!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (13 reviews)


80%

Great location. Be prepared to lug your belongings up to 5 levels' worth of stairs - so pack lightly (No elevators!!). Absolutely NO sound proofing to windows. Street noise non stop through the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


50%

Noisiest place I've ever stayed at. You need ear plugs, as sirens go off all night. When u arrive there is no flexibility to check in early, plus you pay to store your bags on day of arrival, and if you want to leave them there for a few hours on day of leaving. Bed mattress is very springy. Woke up with spring marks in my back


90%

Like an idiot, I booked my stay for the wrong days. When I got there, I just about had a panic attack - it was going to cost about $200 more to rebook it, money I had not budgeted for. Fortunately, Nancy, the woman at the desk, was able to make several different reservations for me for the cheapest rooms they had available. It meant that I had to switch rooms several times, but they stored my luggage free of charge, and it wasn't much more than the original cost. Great customer service.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Excellent hostel with good location and nice service.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Ming, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself during your stay at the New York Budget Inn. We look forward to greeting you on your next trip to the Big Apple.

87%

Knowing that Manhattan is very expensive, this hostel is a good low-budget option, although including taxes etc. for a European, it is still a lot of money for a crammed dorm. This said, the place is clean, friendly and the location good as well. The staff is friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.


93%

The location was just perfect for I could walk to many sightseens. I stayed in two rooms, one big but with the street noise, the other very small but quiet. All in all, I had a very good experience. Staff was nice, I met people form the dorm. It's just too bad there is not a common room, other than the entrance, for people to meet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


70%

I have never been to a place where they cleaned the shared facilities at midnight. Considering the walls were really thin and the cleaning staff not considerate of people's sleep, they woke me up every night between 12am and 12.30am. I was not happy at all with that.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment. We always appreciate guest feedback. We must say, that yours is the first time we received a comment that we clean too much. You've never seen cleaning at night because you've never been to a place that is as clean as the New York Budget Inn. We care about our guests. We are generally full and our shared facilities are utilized 24 hours a day. We want to make sure that when our guests wake up early in the morning and want to take showers, our bathrooms are spotless. That's a good thing.

87%

Great localization but very noise, the staff is friendly and gentil.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Emerson, Thank you for your review. We pride ourselves in having a clean, safe and fun location that is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan. With a night life like New York, we do our best to minimize the amount of sound by installing double pane windows. We are also very happy to hear that you had a great time with our NYBI family. We look forward to seeing you again.

90%

Its a great hostel and i am so happy that we've decided to get there! That was a great decision. I'll definitely come back next year. Those guys are awesome. They've supported us every time. You guys rock!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Very good location, very nice staff, clean rooms and bathrooms!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Not far from subway, had free wifi in rooms. Safe area. Surprisingly clean common bathrooms that are cleaned several times a day. A little noisy as the room was facing the street and walls are thin, so you can hear other guests walking/talking/closing doors. Nice, helpful staff. No elevator and steep stairs, so be prepared for a climb, although staff will offer to help with your luggage. Good value for money. I like that the room had a table, table lamp, small fridge and microwave and TV

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Samantha, Thank you for your review. We pride ourselves in having a clean, safe and fun location in the heart of Manhattan. We have invested in double pane windows in order to keep the rooms as comfortable and quiet as possible. Our staff is more than happy to assist our guests with their luggage to their rooms. We also installed brand new refrigerators, microwaves, desks and t.v.'s to make sure that our visitors have everything that they need to enjoy themselves in New York. We'll see you next time!

57%

Claustrophobic room and no possibility of changing. Lots of extra taxes added in spite of stated remaining balance on confirmation. Lack of common areas - small lobby. Definitley too expensive for that room! Moved out to other hotel as soon as we could. Got a room with a view on 23:rd floor with bathroom for same price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple, 41+
  • (1 review)


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