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The Nolita Express Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel near New York University in New York

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Lobby lounge
Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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220 Bowery, New York, NY, 10012
  • Place, Bowery Ballroom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New York University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

  • 60 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Medium Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

  • 60 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Manhattan stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find New York University and Washington Square Park. 5th Avenue and Wall Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bowery Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lower East Side Tenement Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New York University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Washington Square Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bowery St. Station - 3 min walk
  • New York 9th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loreley Beer Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Freemans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Paradiso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wilka’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PlantShed - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Nolita Express Hostel

Hotel near New York University in New York
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Nolita Express Hostel offers 130 shared accommodations with air conditioning and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 12 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Nolita Express
The Nolita Express 1927
The Nolita Express Hostel York
The Nolita Express 1927 Hostel
The Nolita Express Hostel Hotel
The Nolita Express Hostel New York
The Nolita Express Hostel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nolita Express Hostel to the airport?

The Nolita Express Hostel is 9.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Nolita Express Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nolita Express Hostel.

How close is The Nolita Express Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is 15.2 mi (42-min drive) from Coney Island Beach.

Does The Nolita Express Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Nolita Express Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Nolita Express Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Nolita Express Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Nolita Express Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Nolita Express Hostel have a pool?

The Nolita Express Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Nolita Express Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nolita Express Hostel to downtown New York?

The Nolita Express Hostel is 0.9 mi away from New York.

Reviews

The Nolita Express Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 684 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very noisy. The automatic locks on the doors especially. There are many cabins in the same floor so you hear the locks all the time at early times in the morning while people get ready to leave. Sometimes as early as 4am. But the room is private, the facilities are super clean and the staff is wonderful. If noise is not a problem for you, this place is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, but for a reason. The rooms and bathroom are a bit too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old woman on top bunk.

My overall stay was good. I ended up with a top bunk and a narrow metal ladder to climb in and oit of bed, but that may be my fault for late check in. Luck of the draw! Robot for check in and out was weitd but it work. Plus, there was one human there to assist, thankfully. Glad there was a curtain to pull aroind my bed because one guest had a constant cough and I was afraid of getting really sick from her. Clean bathroom and very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this location and would have extended my stay had the rooms not all sold out. It's in a neighborhood close to everything, food, shopping, transportation. The rooms and facilities were very well maintained. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Definitely somewhere I'll be booking again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mertcan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ait was good for price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LADELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a first for me for this kind of accommodation. Quite odd to stay in a semi private space! However, more private than a shared hostel, felt safe, and the price and location were outstanding. Also enjoyed the common spaces, the friendly staff, and the quirky decor. For these reasons I would stay here again. Just be aware that there are noise restrictions and you are sharing "air space" with other visitors!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Surprise on Bowery

Nolita Hostel is in a great vibrant neighborhood, where you cannot be bored night or day. Rooms are "pods" constructed with beadboard & lattice ceilings.. bed very comfortable, towel,sheets & blanket very clean. Silence rule exists in the pod areas but you can hear other guests clicking in/out of their rooms & front desk offers guests earplugs/eye masks. Shared kitchens, utensils, fridge, & filtered water dispenser were clean & tidy as were the cozy common rooms. Had trouble with the online check-in but Steve at the front desk was wonderfully helpful & patient getting me registered. I'd definitely use the Nolita for another 1 or 2 night downtown stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it’s still great. Great staff and it’s located around so many stores and restaurants. It’s also one of the most affordable places in NYC so I definitely recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, pod rooms offered a decent amount of privacy and place was clean and very welcoming common areas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

S

I had the worst experience at this hostel, I was in room 1 which was connected to the door to the hallways every time someone came in and out it slammed shut and rocked my cubicle. It was so loud I got no more than min of sleep. Seemed to be someone moving in and out every 15 min. The toilets were a joke too, 1 cubicle for over 50 rooms and 2 showers and 2 sinks and one of each was broken! I didn’t sleep or enjoy my experience and deserve a full refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to lay your head and get some sleep after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dhruv

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tiny and have no roof. There’s basically 30-40 people sleeping in one big room separated by thin walls. Be warned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and space was fabulous—already booked again for my next trip to NYC!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025