Lack of coffee in the morning but owner put more coffee pods later on the week.

Friendly staff

Stayed in May 2024

The room was too hot.

It was convenient

Stayed in May 2024

Bathroom was a bit tired and shared with many. Furthermore the AC was broken so it was very warm in the small room with 5 persons.

Close to the city; bunks were upgraded to a stable wooden frame (not in the photos), but were now 3 levels. So couldn’t sit upright in bed.

Stayed in April 2024

No breakfast, no shuttle

No breakfast

Stayed in November 2023

I would definitely say that the owner needs to be polite as the hospitality industry don't need such kind of behaviour even if the customer is wrong. There are 4 doors you need to unlock several times every day. The main door, main lobby door, bedroom door and the bathroom door each one have a separate lock with touch pad. I was sometime unable to unlock the bedroom door with my code as compared to other doors which were working fine each time with same code. I get blocked by the door lock system while my phone was inside and a guy from the neighboring bedroom helped me to communicate with the owner.. I complained him that there is something wrong with the bedroom lock and it needs to be addressed, the first sentence he replied was "there is nothing wrong with the lock and what's wrong is with you". It's quite harsh to say it so straight. Even when he came to the property his behaviour was similar and he said I need to put more attention while entering the code. To cut it short, I figured out that the time limit to input next digit after the previous was set to a very short period and I need to enter the code asap rather than putting more attention on each digit. The other annoying thing was the alarm sound with each door which rings every time on every door even in the midnight. There was no message prior to my arrival from the property that the main door needs a passcode and there will be no one to assist you at the property. Luckily I was having the internet so I messaged through booking.com but what if someone doesn't?

The Property was clean, usually the Dormitories or the common bathrooms are not that clean but this was not the case with this property, it was clean all around.

Stayed in September 2023

Beds uncomfortable and only one restroom for 12 people. That’s really big problem

Nice location and price

Stayed in September 2023

If you are coming from Europe, don't expect a hostel you are used to. It is more like Airbnb, but with many beds in one room. There is no staff to help you, if you have any problems. You cannot leave your luggage after check out, because no one is around. There is NO breakfast, at least I have not seen any. Then, if you want to see the NYC you need to get a train over there, so if you add ticket cost maybe it is not worth to pay less for accommodation.

Generally it is an okay place to stay for one night stay if you want to be close to the Newark airport. So to me location was the most important thing.

Stayed in July 2023

4 beds in a room and....8 people might sleep there. wasnot the case but....should be max 2 beds per room.

new clean sheets provided, sealed. lockers on each door with pin

Stayed in July 2022

the cooking is inconvenient..

it's clearly. cafe free.

Stayed in June 2022

My roommates were unhygienic. The room smelled unpleasant. The top beds are unsafe

The price

Stayed in April 2022

It was hardly a hostel. It appeared to be a shelter and the bathroom was not cleaned, the three days I was there. The common area was dark, dingy and territorial. And the fridge was stacked with spoilt food, making it impossible to store anything. On the last day, I asked for a cab # or reference for a taxi company, but they declined and feigned no knowledge. That was as shocking as it was inconveniencing. The stairs were small and steep and when I asked the owner (very politely) to help me with my luggage. He lied about going out. But was there the whole time, as I struggled with my bags. I sustained injuries, on my shin and knee. This is not a hostel and/or hotel!!!

This is not a typical hostel and should not be advertised as such. Though the owner tried to appear friendly, a lot was off here. It is deceptive. This is not what I expected, not is it what anyone who books on line expects.

Stayed in November 2021

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I got locked out immediately once my booking time expired, due to an automated door system. This was very inconvenient because I had nearly everything packed and misread my check out time by 30 minutes. I ended up waiting around in the living room for hours until management contacts me back. I am writing this before the issue has been resolved. I think the automated doors is useful but to avoid situations like this management must be more prepared, because the purpose of the doors is to get expired tenants out quickly, not inadvertently hold them in limbo for hours after their check out time. Because at the end of the day, we cannot just willingly leave without our things. And people will always go slightly over their check out time. So this is why it's good for an actual person to manage check out times, not just a system.

Was quiet and I like the private curtains on the bunks and the bathroom was very clean.

Stayed in October 2021

got really hot one night, not sure if I was allowed to open a window. Wasn’t aware of get your own toilet paper. Some roomates just smell, snore, get too “comfortable”. (but thats not owner’s fault.)

Easy parking. $30/night stays. People kept to themselves. Safe neighborhood. nice owner. lockers

Stayed in September 2021

The host didn't meet us and I didn't know where to check-in.

The price and location.

Stayed in July 2021

The location is quite far from the airport. It's on a crowded street and only found parking when one of the residents pointed me to an area. The rooms are cramped with beds. I only had to stay one night so did not use any of the common areas

The host was responsive to a call and sent code to enter as I arrived late. The location was supposed to be close to Newark Airport where I had to be early the next morning. The other guests were nice and helpful.

Stayed in June 2021

Property is so far from New York Room was so dirty and smelly.

Nothing it’s so far and not recommended.

Stayed in April 2024

the whole atmosphere, customer service was very poor and it is below the America customer service standard

I did not eat breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Bad smell and messy rooms

Nothing

Stayed in November 2023

This hostel is considered one of the worst in New York, it does not have a reception to welcome you and guide you, and if you arrive late you will be able to sleep outside even if you have a reservation for that night. I found myself with a mentally ill person... sharing the same room as me, talking to himself day and night, depriving you of comfort and peace. I lodged a complaint via SMS with the hostel manager and the response did not arrive until very late. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone even if it was free.

This hostel is considered one of the worst in New York, it does not have a reception to welcome you and guide you, and if you arrive late you will be able to sleep outside even if you have a reservation for that night. I found myself with a mentally ill person... sharing the same room as me, talking to himself day and night, depriving you of comfort and peace. I lodged a complaint via SMS with the hostel manager and the response did not arrive until very late. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone even if it was free.

Stayed in October 2023

They don’t offer a good breakfast , it was only coffee

Clean bed sheets

Stayed in September 2023

Everything

Nothing

Stayed in September 2023

Fantastic

Super nice

Stayed in September 2023

It’s said breakfast included but there were 2 cereal bars and that’s it (see picture “lobby”). The tenant said it would be “in the kitchen, no worries”. I was expecting yoghurt, eggs or cereal but got nothing. At arrival, I was stuck with a roommate of mine because the tenant was not there, I was behind the door and no one could open. However, I called and the tenant came 15 minutes after but still, I had announced my arrival time. The alarm system was untraditional, every time a door was opened, it would beep which is not enjoyable when you want some chill time.

The bed was comfy

Stayed in August 2023