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The New York Loft Hostel

249 Varet St., Brooklyn, NY, New York, USA, Distance from city centre: 6.2km

Rating: 78% from 67 reviews

  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 81%Staff
  • 81%Security
  • 79%Cleanliness
  • 73%Location
  • 75%Value for money
  • 77%Facilities

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  • I had an awesome time at the hostel. The stuff was very nice and helped with any questions and I met some interesting and awesome people from all over the world. It was my best trip ever.
  • 83%
  • 17 May 2013 Caroline Austria
  • Location was good, and easy to get into Manahattan from Morgan Ave. One of the best hostels I've stayed in, in terms of facilities, cleanliness, etc. Good value for money. Shout out to Gloria!
  • 74%
  • 9 May 2013 Therese-Ellen Australia
  • We enjoyed staying in Brooklyn and the flavour of the area was tremendous. We would stay there again.
  • 91%
  • 7 May 2013 Dolly New Zealand
  • I had an amazing time at your hostel, it's so cool and spacious. The backyard is amazing, what a great and convenient location. I will definitely come back and recommend it to friends.
  • 94%
  • 26 April 2013 Gabriel Canada
  • Wasn't blown away but I was pleasantly you surprised by the atmosphere and area of the hostel. Would definitely recommend this spot to my friends.
  • 74%
  • 30 March 2013 Adam USA
  • Charm of a Prison, scent of bowling alley, what a disappointment!
  • 29%
  • 21 March 2013 Eric USA
  • Muy buen hotel, lo malo es que cobran por el uso de wi-fi diariamente y por equipo utilizado ( US$5) , pero todo lo demás bien, queda a menos de 1 cuadra de la estación del metro que te lleva al times square.
  • 86%
  • 20 March 2013 Claudio Chile
  • The room was freezing one night then baking hot the next. I requested to extend my stay and that somehow doubled my rate for the added nights. The breakfast is free but there's nothing without sugar in it and the milk is whole milk. The facilities are excellent. The interiors have an industrial aesthetic that fits the area. Its all concrete, brick and ceramic tile. They keep it very clean and there is none of the drabness I've experienced at other hostels. Very hip neighborhood.
  • 80%
  • 19 March 2013 Anthony USA
  • The stuff was super great! They are very patient and helpfull. :) it was easy to get to know people and room sizes are good. The breakfast could be a little longer though and bathrooms on the hallway were a bit dirty but not bad. I enjoyed my staying, thank u all! :)
  • 77%
  • 14 March 2013 Emilia Finland
  • Although it's not in Manhattan, the hostel was very accessible via subway. The place was nicely decorated and spacious. Kitchen area was well-supplied, The different events hosted within the hostel offer occupants nice social alternatives to going out. The area seemed to have a healthy bar and restaurant scene, but it's spread out and hard for out-of-towners to see. I think it'd be good if the hostel could provide more information to the backpackers in that regard.
  • 91%
  • 14 March 2013 Anonymous USA
  • This was the first time I've stayed in a hostel, and I was pleased with the experience. I loved the cool atmosphere of the place. It was friendly and seemed to encourage everybody to get to know one another, rather than just nodding in the elevators and otherwise trying to forget that other travelers exist like every hotel I've ever stayed in. I appreciated the common room, the general cleanliness of the place, the friendly staff, and of course the free breakfast.
  • 91%
  • 13 March 2013 Lauren USA
  • I would stay again.
  • 77%
  • 18 February 2013 Anonymous South Korea
  • one of the best hostels i have ever stayed in, by far!
  • 97%
  • 15 February 2013 Brittany USA
  • loved the atmosphere. The staff is very nice and friendly. My only complaint is that the room was a little cold. overall, great experience and good value for the money. Will definitely return!
  • 94%
  • 26 January 2013 Anonymous USA
  • This was a great spot, just a couple blocks from the L, then a few quick stops to Manhattan. 24-hour reception made it extremely easy to check in, even though it was only a little after 7 - if I had run into any delays, there would have been no issue, so the ease of mind is great. Stayed in a 3-person dorm: comfortable, clean bedding and fresh pillow. Almost everyone at the hostel was your regular 20-something international traveler - generally cool, down for a fun night out, but not bothersome.
  • 97%
  • 20 January 2013 Anonymous USA
  • great place! room was a bit cold, that's my only complaint.
  • 97%
  • 12 January 2013 Callen USA
  • Cold shower for the entire duration of my stay. Was told to use the shower on 1st floor, until they fixed the problem, which was a hassle since I was staying on 4th floor. People were going in and out of the dorm room all night, so no sleep either. I've never had any problem with getting sleep in a dormitory, but in this occasion it felt like sleeping at a train station. Also, ice-cold stomach-chilling room during night. No heating. Friendly staff though! Overall: will never go back there.
  • 51%
  • 10 January 2013 Anonymous Denmark
  • Good place~~ I am so enjoy my trip because this Hostel~~ Soooo warm~~
  • 86%
  • 23 December 2012 Anonymous China
  • Nice hostel in a very good location. Very easy to get into Manhattan but the area around it is pretty cool so you may not want to! The common areas are a little small and sound seems to travel straight through the walls but on the whole I would definitely stay there again.
  • 77%
  • 19 December 2012 Anonymous Australia
  • Nice atmosphere, clean room and good range of choices for breakfast. Charges 3 dollars for keeping the luggage though.
  • 89%
  • 18 December 2012 Anonymous China
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