Stay at Our Cozy, Affordable Hostel in Manhattan NYC

Looking for a welcoming, budget-friendly place to stay in NYC — Manhattan?

  • Private rooms available

  • Free breakfast served daily

  • Free WiFi access

  • Easy access to Manhattan sights

Traveling to NYC? American Dream Hostel in Manhattan is your friendly, affordable option right in the heart of Manhattan. Whether you’re a student, solo traveler, or on a family adventure, we offer clean, cozy rooms—including private room options—just steps away from the best of New York City.

Study area in the hostel in Manhattan with a black chair, desk, bookshelf with books, and a window. The walls are cream-colored.

— Over 300 reviews and a 4.4 ★ rating on Google. —

“Perfect budget stay in a great location in Manhattan, in flatiron district, with bus stop exactly outside and few minutes walk to subway. Service was excellent, the girls were all helpful every time we needed something and generally perfect. They are all private rooms and they share bathroom and shower in each floor. The bathrooms and showers were always clean, no matter what. They also had all the essentials (soap & hand paper & toilet paper) at all times. It was so pleasant to have coffee first thing in the morning and an adequate breakfast, before starting the day. It was also so convenient that it has hair dryer (use and return), so no need to carry one. I highly recommend it and am already missing these days!”
— Elman
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Why Travelers ❤ Our Hostel in Manhattan

✔ Centrally located in Manhattan (easy subway access!).

✔ Family-run with a welcoming, homey vibe.

✔ Clean shared bathrooms + private rooms.

✔ Fresh breakfast daily (yes, including waffles).

✔ 24/7 front desk & helpful local tips.

✔ Free high-speed Wi-Fi across the hostel.

✔ Free luggage storage.

✔ Praised by guests for friendly service, location, and cleanliness.

Bunk beds with a smaller bed above the larger bed. Clean linens are on the beds and a sink is in the corner of the room near a window with a blue curtain pulled back.

How Staying With Us Works (It’s Simple!)

  • Manhattan hostel private room with a single bunkbed, red carpet, a sink in the corner, and a window with a sheer curtain over it.

    1. VIEW OUR ROOM OPTIONS

    Browse our Manhattan hostel private rooms and explore all of the amenities we offer.

  • A desktop calendar with "12" circled. A hand holding a gold mechanical pencil circled the date.

    2. CHECK AVAILABILITY & RESERVE YOUR SPOT

    Check our availability for your travel schedule & book your trip. Read our house rules here.

  • Two small round tables with chairs on one side and an L-shaped bench on the other side. The floor is wooden, and stairs are in the background. Three posters hand above the table.

    3. ARRIVE & SETTLE IN

    You can check in at 2 PM. Explore our facility, and don’t forget about breakfast daily from 8-11 AM.

  • An aerial view of Manhattan at dusk with city lights shining brightly.

    4. ENJOY NYC

    Our local staff and the guidebooks we provide will help you refine your trip details.

Have questions? Just get in touch!

We’re so much more than a great place to sleep.

Feel free to do your laundry, catch up on your work emails and details, and relax over an evening game with your traveling companions or other hotel guests.

A mix of board games and card games on a black table.
The laundry room in the American Dream Bed and Breakfast (Manhattan hostel).

  • Yes! Our rooms are cozy, private, and perfect for solo travelers or couples.

  • Absolutely—we're in the Gramercy area, close to Union Square & subways.

  • Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, clean linens, daily restroom cleaning, and helpful staff.

  • Yes—Times Square, Empire State Building, and Flatiron District are all nearby.

  • Yes, we keep things quiet at night to help you rest.

FAQs

About Our Hostel in Manhattan

Get ready to stay in one of the coziest hostels in Manhattan!

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Front awning of the American Dream Bed & Breakfast. The awning is red. Behind it is a large brick building with several windows.

Our bright red awning welcomes you to our hostel in NYC - Manhattan.

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American Dream Hostel

168 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010

T: 212.260.9779

E: americandream24@aol.com

Check in at 2:00 PM

Check out at 11:00 AM

Cancel by 12:15 AM local hotel time at least 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty of 1 night plus tax.