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The place was closed when we got there 30 min before it should have been leaving us stranded in Harlem... Would say worse service in the world what a joke...

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by zelios-motorsport8373 – posted on Nov 27, 2008

1

The owners are good and loving people, avoid a man named Jan, a borderline personality who is in charge of the night shift.

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by dianemeni – posted on Nov 24, 2008

1

The rooms are very small and rather worn down.. The temperature was very cold when we were there and the window-blinds did not go all the way down so the room was always lit from outside. Showers are very small, not easy to be in there! No hand shower, only one mounted on wall which is... more The rooms are very small and rather worn down.. The temperature was very cold when we were there and the window-blinds did not go all the way down so the room was always lit from outside. Showers are very small, not easy to be in there! No hand shower, only one mounted on wall which is worthless... Toilet was fine. "Kitchen" was a couple of shelves in the hall with a microwave oven and some old teabags and so on... Not a kitchen!close

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by f98jsc – posted on Nov 13, 2008

5

We were concerned about security as the hostel was in east Harlem, but everyone we met could not have been more helpful and friendly- even in the early hours of the morning. The hostel was clean, affordable, always hot water available!, convenient and exceeded our expectations. No its not a...

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by helenpope3539 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

maby a little rouht n-hood but we had a great time. The girls in the reception were great!

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by annacor1725 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

2

Surprisingly convenient location without being downtown, right on the 6 subway line, a short ride to museums and other attractions, and a few minutes walk to Central Park. Not the greatest location for restaurants, but the rooms are clean. Our room was very small, but the bed was large enough,... more Surprisingly convenient location without being downtown, right on the 6 subway line, a short ride to museums and other attractions, and a few minutes walk to Central Park. Not the greatest location for restaurants, but the rooms are clean. Our room was very small, but the bed was large enough, and it came with a fridge, small tv, closet and fan. Office staff was helpful and friendly. All in all, a great value for someone who plans on spending 85% of their stay touring the city.close

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by andrewmhagner4998 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

The hotel is a good value for money. The staff was very kind and helpful. We stayed in the apartments and they have a fully furnished kitchen, which makes them very handy. It´s also very close to Central Park and well communicated.

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by Mavbarr – posted on Oct 27, 2008

4

Best staff ever! Very nice people. Nice location in East Harlem. Subways close. Its a hostel, you get what you pay for. But nothing beats the hospitality and niceness of the staff ! :)

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by christiandelen6357 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

It was horrible. Don't stay there. They refused to return my deposit and it is in a bad area. It isn't close to anything. For 100 dollars more you can stay at a Holiday Inn in Times Square!

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by ccp52138 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Absolutelyfantastic!

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by pistacje7900 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

2

This hostel was very good, the best we stayed in on this holiday. The room was large and clean.The sheets and blankets very clean. There was a TV and a fridge!When you walked in to the building there was a clean pleasant smell and the bathrooms and toilets were very clean too.I would stay at... more This hostel was very good, the best we stayed in on this holiday. The room was large and clean.The sheets and blankets very clean. There was a TV and a fridge!When you walked in to the building there was a clean pleasant smell and the bathrooms and toilets were very clean too.I would stay at this place again. It was in East harlem, about 70 blocks from the centre, but the metro is nearby on the corner of 103rd and 105th street so ok.close

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by chrisca – posted on Oct 20, 2008

3

After speaking with friends who have lived in NYC, i decided on this location. Take the #6 into town. The area is much cheaper to eat. If you are thinking a 1/2 Star hotel i would chose this hostel, you're not at the Ritz paying $500/night... If you are really worried, its around $10-15 in a... more After speaking with friends who have lived in NYC, i decided on this location. Take the #6 into town. The area is much cheaper to eat. If you are thinking a 1/2 Star hotel i would chose this hostel, you're not at the Ritz paying $500/night... If you are really worried, its around $10-15 in a taxi from Times Square at night. Its a smaller quiet hostel and had no issues with guests.close

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by oziwano – posted on Oct 16, 2008

30

Location ist just 4 minutes from the subway. Area ist save. Room, Bathroom & Shower very clean. Room smal and basic, but ok. Deli, Breakfastplace, Laundry around the corner.

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by Smarien – posted on Oct 16, 2008

2

The staff was super friendly ! It was nice to stay in Harlem and experience the local culture there. I had to give low marks on security only because the front door didn't lock ! Having said that, I didn't feel it was a dangerous area at all and walking back at night was very comfortable.

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by hanyeldiwany2176 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

3

Looks a bit dodgy at first, but Harlem is actualy very funny! It's a safe neighbourhood and the police is patroling on a regular basis. Easy to reach via the subway.

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by averm – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

Everything was ok, you get what you pay for. Ask for one of the back dorm rooms, front rooms very noisy. Area not great but near cntral Park and Metro so not to bad to get around.

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by camsuth7689 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

6

I was staying in apartment 2, the third floor of 160, 105th street. The room was way too hot even at the end of september You really need to get the AC repaired. Also, it was impossible to turn of the light without turning off the fan as well, because one of the little switch-chains was missing.... more I was staying in apartment 2, the third floor of 160, 105th street. The room was way too hot even at the end of september You really need to get the AC repaired. Also, it was impossible to turn of the light without turning off the fan as well, because one of the little switch-chains was missing. Finally, the bathroom floor was quite nasty because there wasn't a bathroom carpet.close

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by mateini7303 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

The flat was decent, clean and well equipped. The fridge in the room made falling asleep a bit difficult though. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Had some problems with a guy in my room who thought that all the beds were meant to be used as shelves for his stuff.. So the staff might want... more The flat was decent, clean and well equipped. The fridge in the room made falling asleep a bit difficult though. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Had some problems with a guy in my room who thought that all the beds were meant to be used as shelves for his stuff.. So the staff might want to instruct guests not to leave their stuff all around especially if other guests come late at night. But so far the best hostel I've stayed at in NY. Will use them again and recommend to others.close

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by ardo8959 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

2

The owners are brilliant and gave us lots of info about NEW York they all made us feel comfortable and even said hi when we bumped into them and asked us how the holiday was going.The room is clean and up to my expectations and the fridge came in handy. Its just around the corner from the subway... more The owners are brilliant and gave us lots of info about NEW York they all made us feel comfortable and even said hi when we bumped into them and asked us how the holiday was going.The room is clean and up to my expectations and the fridge came in handy. Its just around the corner from the subway the only problem is that the subway into times square and beyond is always full and you have to get a little bit close to other people!! but a great place to stay friendly good people clean Thank youclose

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by ema3005879512 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

The Staff was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable the whole time ;-)

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by annabell1250 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

I didn't see any other travellers. A great plus are the two-person bedrooms. But I am not positive about all the orher items.

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by willemrelou8115 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

2

Very friendly helpful staff who dealt with a couple of problems promptly and efficiently. As a 50 year old I was uncertain about hostelling and probably would want a hotel again next time but as was trying to keep costs down, it was fine.

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by nigelrmorris2087 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

great staff, really close to the subway. Don't bring a suitcase as there are lots of stairs. But they will help you bring it up if you did have one.

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by maxinevine6906 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

2

Close to all the fun and central park but extremly dirty!!But wonderful staff. We even heard people threaten to shoot each other outside our door in the hallway. But anyway we both felt safe and people were helpful and friendly.

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by annikalhansson8191 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

1

I arrived after a long flight. The female staff member was quite friendly and helped me up the two flights with my enormous and very heavy bag. I stayed in my own 2 bed room, which was small but efficient with bunk bed, fridge and TV and a WC and shower on each floor. That night the fire alarm... more I arrived after a long flight. The female staff member was quite friendly and helped me up the two flights with my enormous and very heavy bag. I stayed in my own 2 bed room, which was small but efficient with bunk bed, fridge and TV and a WC and shower on each floor. That night the fire alarm emitted high pitched buzzing noises every 20 seconds! - incredibly bad timing. I told the guy the next afternoon. The batteries in both fire alarms were promptly replaced. Amazing service frm both staff.close

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by Tracey7264 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

1

Hostel has very good place, it´s closed to center what is super and the subway is also very closed what is also very good expecially if you have a lot of luggage. On the other side the room is so small so you can only sleep there and that´s all.

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by monat8745 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

Nice staff, but the price is too expensive for what it has to offer. Additionnaly, the WiFi connection doesn't work properly in the rooms.

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by mehdieff6241 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

4

We had a lovely stay. The neighborhood is fun and Santo was a very nice host. Also his children helped us out with everything we needed.Although El Barrio is quite Uptown the ride to 42th takes u only about 10 minutes.We stayed at the private room,where we had a kitchen,a huge bed, seperate... more We had a lovely stay. The neighborhood is fun and Santo was a very nice host. Also his children helped us out with everything we needed.Although El Barrio is quite Uptown the ride to 42th takes u only about 10 minutes.We stayed at the private room,where we had a kitchen,a huge bed, seperate shower and toilete and still very cheap.So,i would totally recommend this hostel and i ll definetly stay there again.close

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by carolinramsauer2980 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

It was nice overall, the staff was really helpful and the location was great, walking distance to Central Park, The Met, Frick Collection, Whitney Museum and easy to connect to either LaGuardia or JFK by links to the 6 train which stops at 103 and Lexington.

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by haroldortiz7997 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

It's cheap but it's almost in Harlem!

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by jaimef – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

I will come back and be there next time I arrive to NYC!

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by sarah5055 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

2

Nice stuff, Santos is very friendly and helpful. Nice and clean showers and toilets. Coll and safe location in East Harlem, near metro.

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by annastiinahovi4280 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

Although we were assured the neighbourhood was perfectly safe, and we never had any problems, it still put us a little on edge; not ideal in a city that is quite stressful in itself. As far as the hostel buildings are concerned, location isn't too far out of town, rooms were clean and had A/C,... more Although we were assured the neighbourhood was perfectly safe, and we never had any problems, it still put us a little on edge; not ideal in a city that is quite stressful in itself. As far as the hostel buildings are concerned, location isn't too far out of town, rooms were clean and had A/C, and the bathroom was tolerable. Staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful.close

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by adampimperton6661 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

Not a bad hostel. The guy running it was helpful and friendly. It is located right near a subway station near the far end of Central Park but quite a distance from the main places like Times Square. The facilities and sleeping is adequate. There is a small common area for meeting meeting.

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by clancycol6236 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

6

Its not very nice place to stay, but if you need to sllep somewhere, than it's OK!

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by irenka4u7158 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

"Shared bathroom" rooms were very plain (bunk beds et. al). Try to book ensuite instead, great value for money. The rooms were not cleaned up daily, unless requested. Very nice staff and atmosphere in "el Barrio".

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by mikozu6810 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

3 minutes to subway (local train 6!), 15 minutes to grand central station, some more to times square. A/C, television, refridgerator and wifi in room available. supermarket right around the corner. no problems concerning safety. good, cheap place to stay in new york

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by stefanmueller2646 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

1

The place is nicely located in the heart of Manhatten but it is comletely lacking with clealiness and ventilation.

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by anand7800 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

1

Very close to the metro on one of the main lines. The man and his daughter were very energetic, and the fat cat in the office was definitely a main attraction of the hostel. Overall, it was a good experience. If you are on the 4th floor, though, be prepared to climb 50 stairs-- it's not for the...

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by rjohns68 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

3

staff were the most helpful people i know, went to extra lengths to help me out, i cannot fault them. Location is fairly central, subway literally a 2 minute walk away, very handy. very clean. good hostel

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by debbieee-in-da-house77 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1