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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 66 reviews

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“ My only complaints would be about water pressure in the showers but other than that it was a nice place especially for the price. ”
74%
30 November 2012 Michael USA

“ I did not like the fact that you don't pay the whole amount online.it is a real rip off with hiding taxes.basically I feel it's extortion ”
69%
25 November 2012 Smail USA

“ some arrangements happened there (w/o any interruption), so i could stay lowest density ever in my life. almost 50sqm w/ 2 washroom(equipped with bathtub! both!) only with 2 guys from Columbia. Greyline metro is 15-20min from midtown, and frequently run till late night(one per 20-30min at Saturday 2am). ”
83%
23 November 2012 Anonymous South Korea

“ Pretty good experience but look at the deposit you pay when you reserve the room. I think we were charged twice. ”
71%
21 November 2012 Margaret USA

“ A bit out of the way, but right next to a subway line, so not even a big deal. The people who worked there were super nice and helpful, so that was worth it. However, the food of the breakfast was free, but not worth it. They could have at least had some eggs or something. Parking on the street, which sounds bad, but the area was really not bad at all. Also, great coffee shop right next door. Big plus. But buying out two beds sucked; needed more options for solo travelers. ”
94%
21 November 2012 Casey USA

“ Gr8 place to stay, the neighborhood is not the "best You can wish for", but the hostel itself is AAA ”
89%
18 November 2012 Anonymous Poland

“ The room was very nice and the staff was consistently helpful. The neighbourhood was surprising, mainly in good ways. In the future though, I would recommend making pressures to control the noise level originating from large parties on Varet street, as they can last all night and be very disturbing to people staying at the hostel. Sensible municipal regulation, tuned to the emerging needs of the neighbourhood, could alleviate the problem. ”
86%
26 October 2012 Luc Canada

“ Wicked time spent at this hostel. The staff was very accommodating and super nice to talk to. The amenities were great, there was a fridge to store store bought food. The decor was modern and young, kind of felt like you were on the set of a reality show. Would go back in a heartbeat, once my wallet recovers. ”
86%
17 October 2012 Ali Canada

“ The biggest room I have ever slept in. All facilities were extraordinary. A bit far from the action, but excellent place to have a good rest. ”
86%
13 October 2012 Francisco Mexico

“ The bed springs dug into me all night long and creaked with every movement. For what I paid for a double room with an ensuite, the quality and cleanliness was very low. ”
63%
24 September 2012 Emma

“ Basically, this hotel was nice. The breakfast in the interior patio was super nice. The neighborhood is great, the subway is just two blocks away, and the design is very cool! BUT, i was in a private room, and i'm pretty sure they didn't clean since a long time! Toonnes of dust and feather under the bed, hair on the floor of the bathroom, and the matress! OMG that was disguting! Tonnes of hair from different origins! yerk!!! i didn't leave any tip. ”
74%
23 September 2012 Audrey

“ I had an ok time at NYLoft. PROS: It's clean and the rooms are huge (at least for the moment) and nice to have fruit at breakfast. CONS it's trying a bit hard to be cool. Staff were quite aloof compared to most hostels, you have to pay for towels and computer access, wifi doesn't work and location is frustrating. When it says the hostel's in Brooklyn that's really misleading. It's actually in East Williamsburg and at least 3 stops from the happening parts of Williamsburg. ”
63%
13 September 2012 Andrea

“ The neighborhood is ultra-hip but rather grim (warehouse district turning artsy). An added bonus of the hostel currently is that due to NY regulations they only have three rooms per each big room, so you have plenty of space. ”
80%
2 September 2012 Vilja

“ Good place to stay in new york! If u smart and u know how to move in the big apple...best place! ”
83%
31 August 2012 Tommaso

“ If you like bars on the windows, hobos sleeping on the couch in the lobby, a windowless room and hair all over your toilet then this is the place to stay! ”
34%
17 August 2012 Yasmina

“ The neighborhood is a little intimidating at first glance, but the businesses around are great. Staff is helpful, and the other guests are from all around. Nothing was stolen despite me not trying too hard to secure my belongings, though I didn't have much worth stealing. More expensive than I'd like to pay for a hostel, but I made the reservation in a hurry and couldn't shop around much. I'm glad for the experience for that fact. ”
83%
13 August 2012 James

“ The price was extremely high for the value provided. In addition I suspect that they charged me double of the official price rated in the hostel reception (I booked online and from abroad). In one week of stay, they clean the room just 2 times, and one because we demand it. Finally, only to mention the more very negative impressions, several rooms in our floor and in ground floor was "vacate" by the authorities because "imminent risk for life" (literally), I have some pictures is you like it. ”
37%
11 July 2012 Rafael