The Nolita Express Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to New York University
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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Small Vintage Pod - All Gender

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Small Vintage Pod - Female Only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
220 Bowery, New York, NY, 10012

What's nearby

  • New York University - 10 min walk
  • Washington Square Park - 13 min walk
  • One World Trade Center - 5 min drive
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Times Square - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Cupcake Bakeshop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mother's Ruin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray’s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loreley Beer Garden - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Nolita Express Hostel

Hotel near New York University
Close to Washington Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge, The Nolita Express Hostel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 130 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 12 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 accommodation

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Nolita Express Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Nolita Express Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nolita Express Hostel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lower East Side Tenement Museum and New York University. 5th Avenue and Washington Square Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bowery St. Station and 2 Av. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Nolita Express Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 64 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, website, and email/texts weren't forthcoming with information. I checked in online before getting there, and was given room info, but no details on how to enter or what to do when I got there. They have a video doorbell to connect with a front desk (of sorts). They confirmed that I had checked in but ended the call without telling me how to get in. All the doors to the room areas areas and restrooms were covered behind curtains, and the signage (laminated 8.5x11 sheets) wasn't very noticeable, especially at night and there wasn't anyone to explain what to do or where to go and talking isn't encouraged. The bathroom(s?) were terrible. For a floor of 50 rooms there was one, small toilet stall. It smelled from the fumes coming up from the shower drains. There was always a few centimeters of water on the floor from the showers. The knobs on everything were loose. The rooms all have thin walls and open ceilings so noise and light travel easily. The mattress is covered, but no sheets otherwise. There was a small blanket and at least a pillowcase on the pillow. The beds are small, but I'm short enough that that wasn't an issue. The mattress itself seemed fine. The room itself was clean, thankfully. The door lock didn't inspire much trust. The lounge area looks nice. The location was good and there is easy metro access; that's the best thing. No real information was given about check-out either. There might be a roof deck? I noticed a flyer after checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marisa

Probably wouldn’t stay again but location was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only nice thing are the common areas. When you go to the rooms is unavailable what they did. The rooms are located in a big area and they've cramped probably 50 rooms in there. The rooms don't have a roof, the only thing separating one bed from the other is a wood "wall", but there is a shared roof so you can quite literally hear EVERYTHING. I could hear people snoring so loud and clear as if we were sleeping in the same bed. I could hear every conversation, all the cars and noise from outside. I remember hearing the keyboard of the girl typing on her computer in the room next to mine. Also there are no sheets, just the one covering the matters and a tiny blanket. And mind you, if I had pay $50 for this I won't be complaining. But I payed $140 a night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ogawa

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As NY hotel prices increase, this hostel also increases the price. But appreciate to provide relatively low price for accommodation. But the hostel is very cold and there is only one thin blanket available. Recommend to bring my own blanket or warmer clothes for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property after seeing some reviews and was partially weary but seeing photos and regarding most reviews were good i went ahead and booked it. Communication when i got there was great and i was able to store my luggage before my check in time. Once i had checked in and settled (which was extremely difficult) i tried to go to sleep but the noise and disruption in this place is absolutely awful ! i could hear banging on the wall and chatting and shouting and screaming and people in and out of rooms and on phone calls all throughout the night. I partially expected this seeing as it was a hostile but the environment in this place was horrible it just wasn’t pleasant. On my second night it was just worse, one of the guests was making the most unnecessary noises from around 1am until 5am and i could hear a few other guests were kept awake by this noise. Afterwards i then hear this same lady shouting what was basically abuse at one of the cleaning ladies stating how she had used the bathroom while she was trying to shower ( the toilets are stalls and showers are on the other side of the bathroom) she then starts screaming and shouting which was an absolute disgrace considering a whole floor of people were trying to sleep! i had to check out a day early and loose one nights worth of money as i simply had no sleep at all those 2 nights and had no sympathy whatsoever from the hostile! no apology or anything! If your ever looking to stay somewhere in NYC don’t stay here !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mahesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ac air was not coming properly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean. but if you like to sleep don't come here. you hear everyone sleeping. police sirens, people screaming outside or people trying to get into their rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Blue Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good hostel the staff was very helpful. I always felt safe and everything was clean and quiet. The common areas were very nice including the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ganga

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left two days early and haven’t get refund also.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabriel, Knoxville

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mathieu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the $100!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keren-Happuch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hostel stay and an accidental booking (yess fate), but I had an incredible time. The staff are very pleasant and the rooms are small but with a comfy bed; the linens also come ACTUALLY clean so that's a plus. The rooftop is lovely. The lobby is adorable. The hangout rooms upstairs (especially the 3rd floor) have very comfortable couches. The check in process is also very swift and neat. And don't forget the complimentary luggage storage makes up for the small rooms. Do not leave your body wash in the shared shower-- another resident will take it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds are of course really short, but that was no surprise, and could use another shelf in the pod rooms, but the shared bathrooms were clean and adequate. The communal space was nice with antiques and furniture, little kitchen was nice. If I stayed more than just two night I would buy some WD40 to lubricate the hinges on the ladies room door across from room 6. Quiet hinges on those doors is an easy fix and would cut down on excess noises. But it was pretty quiet , otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Regina, Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If you like it quiet, this is not your place, you will hear traffic and people in the Hallways and all your Your neighbors. The sound travels all over the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jelissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time visiting and loved the experience. The rooms and rest of the building were clean and quiet. Loved this part; everyone played their part. The decor of the common area is a delight. A lot of restaurants and shopping around the area. Multiple train stations as well. Just perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe, good option for solo city-exploring trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANDRE JOAO

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Check in was a little bit of a fiasco, but all the staff jumped into quickly help. I’ve never seen such clean bathrooms in a hostel. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

AA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom, especially female shower so moldy smell, and even private cabins so loud as guests are not concern how they open and shut the door just so loud with no respect a feet away from her another person may suffer for headache or trying to sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024