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Selina Summer Pop-Up
Atmosphere
9
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9
Location
9
Cleanliness
10
Facilities
10
Safety
10
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Nice and clean hostel with good family ambience. We felt here like at home. Near to center of Lisbon. Very kind staff. I recommend this place to everyone!
Central Park West Hostel
Atmosphere
8
Staff
8
Location
9
Cleanliness
8
Facilities
4
Safety
6
Value
6
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MARIE
A very welcoming and pleasant staff! A great location to visit Manhattan !! But very old premises and really limited !! She would need to enter! But always clean!
7.0
Friendly staff but very old premises
Freehand New York
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10
Staff
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Location
10
Cleanliness
10
Facilities
10
Safety
10
Value
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Tony
Spacious enough room, and nice. Cool environment - very artsy. Great bar and restaurant. I'd give a 11/10 for the value.
10.0
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Hostel Be Local Chinatown
Atmosphere
10
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10
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10
Cleanliness
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Facilities
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Marissa
So relaxing!! Perfect getaway! The property is beachfront, the staff are excellent, the place has nice interiors, amenities are great, and they also have a restaurant and a bar. Paradise!
10.0
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Welcome to New York City, New York

‘These streets will make you feel brand new, the lights will inspire you. Let’s hear it for New York!’ The Big Apple is home to 8 million dreams that walk the streets beneath some of the world’s most magnificent landmarks. Find a hostel downtown and you can stumble out on to those streets that never sleep any time, day or night. The city centre, awash with iconic sights, will keep you out of your dorm from dawn to dusk as you trek through the wilderness of Staten Island or the concrete jungle of Manhattan. Grab some cheap food near your hostel or impress your group of friends by getting them into some backstreet speakeasy. So backpacker yourself up, book a New York youth hostel and let the lights inspire you…

Ferry around Lady Liberty

Head downtown to hop on the free Staten Island Ferry for a 25-minute cruise around Lady Liberty. Theferryoperates between the St. GeorgeFerryTerminal at 1 Bay StreetonStaten Islandand the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The trip is about 25 minutes long.
Ferry around Lady Liberty
Ferry around Lady Liberty

Climb up Belvedere Castle

Head to one of the highest points in Central Park – Belvedere Castle. Look out across theGreat Lawn, the Ramble and Turtle Pond. From inside the castle, you can get your hands on a free discovery kit (take two IDs and be ready to leave one as deposit), with binoculars, a map and a guide for spotting any of the park’s 230 species of bird in the Ramble’s woods.
Climb up Belvedere Castle
Climb up Belvedere Castle
http://www.centralparknyc.org http://www.centralparknyc.org

Sheep Meadow people watching

On warm summer days, strip off and join the hordes of hotties as they lounge around on Sheep Meadow in Manhattan, close to the city centre hostels on the Upper West Side. The 15-acre field located along the southwestern edge of the park is a great spot to find some shade and be entertained by the locals.
Sheep Meadow people watching
Sheep Meadow people watching
http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/sheep-meadow.html http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/sheep-meadow.html

The High Line

Not such a big secret these days, but still a cool place to see. The unused elevated railway line has been planted up with grass and wild flowers – a little oasis in the crazy with incredible views. It’s quiet during the winter when visitors can take part in a soundscape walk called The Gait by using a free app that turns footsteps into twinkling metallic sounds and gentle notes.
The High Line
The High Line
http://www.thehighline.org/ http://www.thehighline.org/

Metropolitan Museum of Art

The second largest art museum in the world, with two million pieces of art spanning 5,000 years. Buy tickets online ($25) to avoid the queues or rock up and wait in line to pay what you want. Get there during the Museum Mile Festival in June, and you might even get in free of charge. As a backpacker you can visit whenever you like, so aim for Mondays - they tend to be quieter.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org/ http://www.metmuseum.org/

Times Square

We wanted to head here as soon as we checked into our hostel - for many visitors, Times Square IS New York. Surrounded by big city lights and giant billboards, it’s the heart of Midtown. A quick skip up the red staircase above the TKTS Discount Booth (50% off shows!) will give you an incredible view of the crossroads of the world.
Times Square
Times Square

Statue of Liberty

A gift of friendship from France to the US back in 1886, Lady Liberty is possibly the most iconic monument in the world. See her from the free Staten Island ferry, or buy tickets ($18) to Liberty Island through Statue Cruises. January and February during the week is the quietest time to visit.
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
http://www.statuecruises.com/ http://www.statuecruises.com/

Empire State Building

One of the very best places to take in the NY skyline - and sadly it’s no secret. Backpackers and tourists alike flock here. Buy an Express Pass online to beat the lines, or visit before 10am or after 10pm (lookout is open til 2am). Thursday to Saturday a saxophone player strolls the 86th floor Observation Deck from 9pm.
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
www.esbnyc.com www.esbnyc.com

Manhattan

With a heaving population (1,636,268live in an area of 22 square miles (59 km2)) and known as the cultural and economic centre of the US, Manhattan is a must-see, as 56 million tourists and backpackers a year will tell you. It includes Times Square, Central Park, Grand Central Station, Broadway and no fewer than three universities. Best time to visit is before or after a long weekend.
Manhattan
Manhattan

Brooklyn

Some 2,621,793 call Brooklyn home. And that’s what Brooklyn is – a home in a brownstone. It’s a community, thousands of them all rubbing along together pretty well. Try out Coney Island, with its beaches and waterfront amusement parks, and Brooklyn pizza and head to Nathan’s for the best hot dog in New York. Fact. There are are some great cheap hostels in the area too.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn

Queens

The most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, Queens has character oozing the streets and is home to both NY airports. Check out a game at Citi Field, or kick back at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with zoo, boating lake, skate Park and BBQ area. From Gantry Plaza State Park, the view of Manhattan is pretty special.
Queens
Queens

Staten Island

Every backpacker who comes to New York has to take the ferry to Staten Island, the adventure neighbourhood across the harbour. Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices in Port Richmond, open from March to October, is the perfect antidote for exploring the abandoned Sea View building or Staten Island Zoo, or taking a ride on the New York Wheel.
Staten Island
Staten Island

Red, White and Blue: July 4th Weekend in NYC

If you want the full-on US, experience, book your hostel for this weekend. It’s a two-day celebration of all that it is to be American, with fireworks, free concerts, flags and festivities. All across the city centre, landmarks are open, shops are selling and hot dogs are being eaten.
Red, White and Blue: July 4th Weekend in NYC
Red, White and Blue: July 4th Weekend in NYC
http://www.nyc-arts.org/collections/133607/red-white-and-blue-july-4th-weekend-in-nyc http://www.nyc-arts.org/collections/133607/red-white-and-blue-july-4th-weekend-in-nyc

Tribeca Film Festival

Set up in 2002 by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, the Tribeca Film Festival every April has screened over 1,400 films. Film-loving backpackers won’t want to miss it.
Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
https://tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets https://tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Since 1924, floats and inflatable balloons dance, prance, stroll and wiggle their way along the 2.5 miles from 77th Street and Central Park West to Macy’s in Herald Square at 34th and 6 th. Get there early – before 06:30 – and set up anywhere between 61st and 72nd on Central Park West for the best view.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

If you’re in a New York City youth hostel at Christmas, this is a must. The Rockefeller Center switches on its 25,000 lights at the beginning of December, and it’s a huge deal, with live music and TV cameras trained on a tree that has been selected from thousands of Norway spruces nominated during the year.
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Central Park Summer Stage (August)

From June to August, a hundred shows pop up in 17 parks across the city. From modern dance and international music to spoken-word performances and concerts, SummerStage is well worth arriving early for because the queues get big quickly. The Upper West Side hostels close to Central Park make a great choice for this one.
Central Park Summer Stage
Central Park Summer Stage
http://www.centralpark.com/guide/activities/concerts/summerstage-festival.html http://www.centralpark.com/guide/activities/concerts/summerstage-festival.html

Afropunk (August)

At Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, August’s Afropunk celebrates the nexus between hip-hop, punk, and urban black culture and heaves with cool. Well worth a visit if you can get tickets!
Northside Festival (June)
Northside Festival (June)
http://afropunkfest.com/general-admission-tickets/ http://afropunkfest.com/general-admission-tickets/

Salumeria Rosi

Hocks of cured ham festoon this cool, cave-like wine bar and meat shop close to the uptown hostels on the Upper West Side. Perch at a simple marble tables and tuck into shareable small plates of divine cured meat, the freshest mozzarella outside Italy, and duck meatballs stuffed with nuggets of pecorino.Plates from $3.
Salumeria Rosi
Salumeria Rosi
www.salumeriarosi.com www.salumeriarosi.com

88 Palace

Dim sum at $1.50 apiece? If you ask us, those are very backpacker-friendly prices. 88 Palace is on the top floor of a Chinese shopping mall and is crammed with local families and carts loaded with classic Hong Kong–style dim sum. Just try to resist!
http://88palacerestaurant.com/ http://88palacerestaurant.com/

Freemans

Filling, classic grub – big turkey sandwiches, tuna salads, burgers and much more. Brunch for a tenner? Done.
Freemans
Freemans
www.freemansrestaurant.com www.freemansrestaurant.com

J.G. Melon

You want a good old-fashioned burger? You got it! In the Upper East Side, you can gorge on an 8oz slice of heaven in a white bun with American cheese, red onion and pickles – all for the old-fashioned price of $9.25.

Cielo

Achingly state-of-the-art, this Meat Packing District venue is electronic music all grown up - one for backpackers who take their tunes seriously. If you want the best DJs, this is the place to be. $20, with e-flyer free before 11pm or $12 after.
Cielo
Cielo
http://www.cieloclub.com/ http://www.cieloclub.com/

Cameo

If there’s a group of you heading out of the hostel in search of music, a bit of a dance AND happy hours on food and drink, Cameo will sort you out. Dance party, live music, club nights: you’ll love it.
Cameo
Cameo
http://www.cameony.net/ http://www.cameony.net/

Peasant Wine Bar

Hidden below high-toned Italian restaurant Peasant, you might find a wine bar. And you might not. Shh. While the punters upstairs quaff and pay for it, smart backpackers can head downstairs and get the same for less. Simple.
www.peasantnyc.com www.peasantnyc.com

Little Branch

A real-life speak-easy! On Seventh Avenue and Leroy Street, look for a single rusted metal door with no signs but a bouncer outside. Once inside, you’ll go down a long stairway to get into the bar where you should just let the bartenders work their magic (cash only).
Little Branch
Little Branch

PDT (Please Don’t Tell)

This is just too cool for school. Head down into Crif Dogsrestaurant on St. Marks Place. Look for an old-fashioned phone booth.Step inside, pick up the phone and press the buzzer… once. Not twice. A voice answers and, after approval (you need to reserve!), the wall of the phone booth opens to let you into a small room with a bar at its centre. Just wow.
PDT bar in New York City
PDT bar in New York City
http://www.pdtnyc.com/ http://www.pdtnyc.com/

Gotham City Lounge

Nerd alert! Under the M-Train tracks at the intersection of Myrtle Ave and Cedar St. in Bushwick, vintage super hero paraphernalia lines the walls of the tiny Gotham City Lounge. It’s friendly and the drinks are dirt cheap. Winner! It’s not an exclusive place, but you need to get buzzed in. Follow them on Twitter@gothamcityloung.

Century 21

Win the Most Glam In The Dorm award with 70% off Prada, Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriguez at THE Financial District discount department store. Get in there at 07:45 on weekdays, 10:00 on Saturdays and 11:00 on Sundays and don’t look back.
Century 21
Century 21
www.c21stores.com www.c21stores.com

Nordstrom Rack

If it’s shoes you want, Nordstrom Rack has them. In Union Square, on the threshold of Greenwich Village, a treasure trove of labels awaits. Overstock and last-seasons’ Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Dolce & Gabbana just for you.
www.nordstrom.com www.nordstrom.com

SSS Sample Sales

The Garment District’s SSS Sample Sales gathers all the city’s truckloads of high-fashion, low-price designer clothes, shoes and bags. Give a label (like Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and Theory) a home.
www.clothingline.com www.clothingline.com

Eat cheap

Avoid Midtown for food. A better bet for backpackers is to look for delis with salad bars, or grab something yummy from a bodega and eat it in a park while people-watching.

MetroCard

Two hours you get for $2.75 on any subway or bus. Load you pay-per-ride card with more than $5.50 and get 11% bonus. Pick up an unlimited 7-day MetroCard from a ticket machine for $31.
Metrocard
Metrocard

Find a volunteer tour guide

They do it because they love NYC and you’re likely to learn a LOT.
http://bigapplegreeter.org/ http://bigapplegreeter.org/

Airport There are 15 international airports serving New York, but JFK and LaGuardia are the biggest. JFK to Downtown New York Airtraingets you downtown from two off-airport locations: Jamaica Station and Howard Beach Station, both about 15 minutes out. FromJamaica Station,get to: NYC Subways (at the Sutphin Blvd./Archer Ave./JFK subway stop, adjacent to Jamaica Airtrain Station): "E" Train (for western Queens, midtown Manhattan, and connections to the Bronx), and the "J" and "Z" trains (for central Queens and Northern Brooklyn) NYC Buses: Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q60 and Q65 FromHoward Beach Station, get to: NYC Subways: "A" train (for southern Queens, Brooklyn, and lower Manhattan) NYC Buses: Q11 The NYC Airporter bus runs every 30 minutes to Bus Terminal, Grand Central Station and Penn Station, costing $16. Get tickets online atwww.NYCAirporter.com. LaGuardia to Downtown New York LaGuardia is also served by NYC Airporter. Buses run every 30 minutes to Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Station and Penn Station, costing $13. The M60 city bus goes from all LaGuardia terminals via Astoria Boulevard in Queens to West 106 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. From LaGuardia to western Queens or Midtown Manhattan, take theQ70 Limitedor Q47 buses From LaGuardia to central Queens, use the Q72 (Corona and Rego Park) and Q48 (Flushing) bus routes. Rail Even if you’re not planning on train hopping, a visit to Grand Central Station, on the East Side is a must. Penn Station, on the West Side, is the other main station in New York. Grand Central Terminal42nd Street and Park Avenue Phone: 212-532-4900Subway lines: 4, 5, 6, 7 and S (shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central). Buses: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104 and Q32. This is the main terminal for train service provided by Metro-North Railroad. Penn Station31st to 33rd Streets between Seventh and Eighth Avenues Phone: 212 630 7373 Subway lines: A, C, E, 1, 2 and 3. Buses: M4, M5, M6, M7, M34 and Q42. This is the central station for train service provided by Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit, PATH. Bus The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main hub for interstate buses into New York City. 625 8th Avenue 212-502-2200 New York City Subway: 1 2 3 7 <7> A C E N Q R S trains at Times Sq. – 42nd St./PABT New York City Bus: M10, M20, M34A SBS, M42, and M104 Getting around Bus Get your hands on a MetroCard as soon as you land – there are vending machines at the airport. Bus fare is $2.75 for two hours’ riding the bus. Pay as you board by putting your MetroCard, black stripe on the right and facing you, in the farebox. Subway Pick up a free map at any station or download an app. It’s a 24-hour system, but not all stations are open 24/7. Swipe your MetroCard through the slot at the top of the turnstile and walk through the gate wine the screen says ‘go’. Language: English Currency: US dollar Voltage: 220V Dialing code: +1 for United States. For New York: 212, 646, 917 Emergency numbers: Call 911 for ambulance, police and fire services. Opening hours: Shops generally open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00, department stores stay open 10:00 to 21:00 or 22:00 every day. Banks open 09:00 to 15:00 or 16:00 Monday to Friday and some open on Saturdays. Restaurants tend to run split shifts from 11:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:30. The General Post Office on 8th Ave and 33rd St is open 24 hours, other branches go from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Saturday. Medical Assistance Medical care in the US isn’t cheap, so make sure you have medical insurance in your travel insurance. If you haven’t, you’re better off visiting a clinic than going to a hospital ER department. You can call a doctor for advice on http://www.travelmd.com/ or talk to http://www.med.nyu.edu/nycfreeclinic/ for help. Always ask how much it will cost up front – everyone does! Most urgent care clinics in New York will make house calls if you need them to. Doctors / Walk in Clinics DOCS55 E. 34th Street (Tel: 212-252-6001)www.wehealny.org Duane Reade Walk In1627 Broadway (50th St) or 125 E. 86th St (Lex Ave.)(Tel: Toll Free: (888) 535-6963)www.drwalkin.com Post office US Post Office 421 8th Ave New York, NY 10001 +1 212-330-3296 https://www.usps.com/ Tourist office Seventh Avenue (bet. 44th & 45th Sts.)Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S to 42nd St.-Times SquareHours: 9am–6pm daily.Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. http://www.nycgo.com/articles/official-nyc-information-centers