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The New York Loft Hostel

249 Varet St., Brooklyn, NY, New York, New York, USA

84%Overall Rating

  • 88%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

Property Information:

Live like a hipster King!
Live like a hipster Queen!

We're the most popular hostel in New York, as voted for by Hostelworld customers in 2011! We were also rated the #3 hostel in the USA for February 2012 here on Hostelworld.

We're located in a newly renovated classic loft-type building. There are free bedside lockers in each dorm; please bring your own padlock. Private rooms with shared bathrooms share only with the other private rooms.

We have a free breakfast, plus a free BBQ every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in summer and autumn. There's free fondue every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday during winter and spring!

Our super clean and friendly hostel gets a lot of great guests and features free Wi-Fi and computers with internet, plus more.

We have 24hr reception and check-in, with no curfew. Hablamos español, en serio!

From here it's just 10 minutes to Union Square and 15 minutes to Times Square. The L train subway is only two blocks away.

Welcome to New York!

Please note that guests must be at least 18 years of age to stay at this hostel, or 16 years of age with a parent or legal guardian.
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    I stayed at the New York Loft Hostel with my 22 year old daughter. We wanted to stay in Brooklyn to explore the Williamsburg area as she may need to visit NYC frequently for work and we wanted her to get comfortable with the hostel and it's ...
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Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Adaptors
  • Air Conditioning
  • ATM
  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Book Exchange
  • Breakfast Included
  • Cable TV
  • Cafe
  • Card Phones
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Common Room
  • DVD's
  • Elevator
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Hairdryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet Access
  • Key Card Access
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Reading Light
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Towels for hire
  • Vending Machines


Hoscar Awards

  • 2011 Hoscar Winner
  • 1st
  • Most popular New York
  • 2011 1st Most popular New York

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Cancellation Policy

This property has a 1 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

Things to Note

Check-in is 24hr but starts at 3pm. Storage room is available for $3 per day. We have a maximum stay of 29 days. Rates do not include taxes and are subject to change without prior notice. There is a NYC hotel and sales tax of 13.875% on all rooms. For private there, there is an additional NYC Hotel Room Occupancy tax of $3.50 per room per night.





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