The Nolita Express Hostel
3.4
Average(601 Reviews)Hostel in Lower Manhattan, NY
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hostel
Set in New York, 600 metres from Bloomingdales, The Nolita Express Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.6 km from One World Trade Center, 3 km from Brooklyn Bridge and 3.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
TV
Map of Lower Manhattan, NY
Available Rooms
Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
1 Single • 32 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
1 Single • 32 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender
1 Double • 64 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Medium Vintage Pod - Female Only
1 Single • 64 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
3.4
Average(601 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.4
Very good value for a place in the Manhattan area. Really liked the privacy of the individual rooms and the comfort of a ladies only floor. The rooms were very small but there was a comfortable sitting/dining area on the ladies floor with basic kitchen facilities available. There is also secure luggage storage available which is great if you have a late flight and want to explore the city.
Can be a bit noisy at night as the sound travels easily throughout the rooms, but still much better than the usual bed in a shared dorm at other hostels.
3.4
Sitting room and kitchen available
Only one toilet on a floor.
Room size too small
Room not cleaned / sheets not changed
3.4
Based on other reviews I didn't know if this place was suited to occupy people. But I was surprised. It was not that bad. I expected a dorm with other people in my room. But everybody seems to get their own room. The rooms are very small, but nobody else in there! The beds are short, yes, but I let my feet hang out a bit and it didn't feel too uncomfortable. The bathroom are designed nicely and were clean. quick check in. They blocked a $50 deposit on my debit card and once I checked out they unblocked it and the deposit was very quickly available again. Lobbies beautifully decorated. I can't complain for the price, this place saved me a lot of money. You will probably not leave the place relaxed because of the small rooms, but it definitely is not a scam and seems to be a sound business.
The rooms are really small. There is nothing to store your stuff other than the floor.
3.4
Perfectly
Tutto perfetto
3.4
price
noise
3.4
Location, easy check in/ check out
Too loud
3.4
The location was excellent alot of freedom to move around
No noise rules were not really enforced. Someone was using their blowdrier in the room at night amd early morning
3.4
Es un viaje en el tiempo con la ambientación del hostel incluido el personal. Las cabinas son geniales, la limpieza es superlativa. Los chicos de recepción muy amables y predispuestos a ayudar siempre. La ubicación es excelente, en medio de Soho, Little Italy y China Town. Si te gusta caminar también fácil llegada a los puentes de Brooklyn y Manhattan , el distrito Financiero y el ferry a la estatua de la Libertad. El Subway o metro a 200 metros y negocios cerquita. Zona segura, volveré sin dudas. Muchas gracias!
No se apaga la luz de las cabinas pero te facilitan antifaces y también tapa oídos por si quieres aislarte de cualquier ruido. Por lo tanto, es un tema solucionado.
3.4
только местораположение
Я прожил пару дней в этом хостеле и решил продлить пребывание ещё на несколько дней. Однако на рецепшене я столкнулся с отвратительным сервисом и хамским отношением к клиентам в лице одного из рецепшионистов. Прошу руководство разобраться и вернуть мне деньги. Я не смог заселиться из-за самоуправства этого парня.
3.4
One of the best places I’ve stayed in NYC.. staff is great, the acomodations and amenities are very well organized also the backstory behind the hotel is very interesting amazing concept for the city a must if you’re traveling to the big apple!!
Nothing!
3.4
The place is in a good location in Bowery. The staff are welcoming and customer friendly.
The beds are too small. They need to care about fire safety on clear exit plan in case of a fire because the cubicles are stacked together and puzzle like movement to get out.
3.4
Tudo muito organizado, limpo, não tive nenhum problema. Os quartos são individuais e o atendimento pela equipe foi excelente.
Comparado a hotéis que fiquei na cidade, esse superou minhas expectativas.
Além que fica super perto de várias estações e eu gostava menos de 20 minutos para chegar nos pontos turísticos.
3.4
The staff were fantastic especially Jordan and his colleagues were more concerned how I feel being used to bigger hotels in the UK.
The environment was not encouraging.
3.4
Location is superb! Good place with privacy in personal cabins.
Sometimes it’s too warm (in summer)
3.4
Location
There is a night club downstairs. In my bed it reached 79db in addition to the vibration of the walls. Despite all my complaints that day, I didn't move to another room. Furthermore, in the early hours of the morning, I was informed that I would be reimbursed for the daily rate, however, none of the employees knew the information afterwards, this created a contradictory situation for me. I didn't receive the refund. Only the next day they changed my bed
3.4
The location is so rich in history. It was nice to be there but above and a bit removed like a deep sea dub
People snore. Medi Evan grave pits are probably stacked with loud snorers
3.4
Amazing place! Love the background of the place, the amenities and the full concept of Nolita also very clean place to be in. Great staff also. Defenetly I’ll be back
3.4
I liked the general area, upfront staff, and room concept.
They are brand new so I don't want to be harsh. Their cleaning lady was cleaning way too late (during the quiet time) and she was very loud, seemed annoyed by us lodgers. And weird thing -the bed was too short -I am not that tall but it was short for me.Also -the all women floor section should have extra security lock on the door for safety. Rest I liked: perfect location, value, history of the building, & it is for the hosteling crowd.
3.4
SOHOに近いから買物には便利でした
最悪ですね。フロントも2泊で190$で予約してんのに220$以上取られましたし、ドミトリーなのにデポジットも50$取られ、部屋は牢屋そのもの。快活CLUBの方が全然ましです。それなのに1泊110$でしょ!あり得へんな。ま、2度と来ることは無いでしょう。布団すらないんですよ。
3.4
La décoration des parties communes est très belle.
Le personnel de nettoyage est formidable : efficace, rigoureux et répond aux demandes immédiatement.
L’arrivée était catastrophique ! Le Nolita n’était pas prêt à ouvrir. Il y avait des travaux d’électricité et de mise en place des équipements encore en cours. De la peinture pas terminée… des perceuses qui font des trous dans les murs, bref un véritable chantier!
Les cabines (individuelles dans des dortoirs collectifs) sont beaucoup trop petites et spartiates. Pas assez de lumière pour voir dedans et même pas une chaise pour poser ses affaires. Seul un lit, même pas de table ou tablette. Il faut poser ses affaires parterre.
Je n’ai pas fait de photos pour illustrer mes propos, car je suis allée dans cette auberge pour travailler. De plus, le personnel de ménage et à la réception fait vraiment de son mieux, et je ne veux pas qu’ils soient pénalisés. Même s’ils ne sont pas assez professionnels (à la réception, parce que les femmes de ménage sont irréprochables dans leur efficacité !!) Le vrai problème vient du gérant et/ou propriétaire qui est n’a pas jugé nécessaire de nous prévenir que l’auberge n’était pas prête à nous recevoir, et n’a même pas daigné nous dédommager pour les gènes importantes occasionnées !!
Je demande une compensation financière pour ce séjour sous forme de remboursement.
Cordialement,
MR
3.4
The location was great and the lounge design was exceptional
The room was cold and they didn't provide a warm blanket
3.4
Très bon emplacement
Beaucoup de bruit du fait de l’absence de plafonds et des cloisons très fines ….
3.4
Nolita express is an historical building served as a military campus back on 1927.
Today the building is fully renovated, and its location is downtown Manhattan close to all the most animated neighbourhoods ! Also , it’s charming and classy, the decoration is French style, and we can hear jazz music all around the common areas of the hostel. I was lucky to be there for one week and I was one of the first clients. In the beginning I had a small room , after the manager upgraded me to a double room for the same price ! Both 2 managers and ALL staff were great and I appreciate their help. Every time I was asking for something they were listening and paying attention. Bathrooms and kitchen are very clean. Rooms don’t have a ceiling and this is normal : we could not breathe otherwise ! It’s normal also that we hear noises of other people sleeping, it’s a hostel.
But if we see the prices of the hotels in NY, living in Nolita hostel is the best option.
Also I was feeling very secure in the hostel : 24h/24h there is someone in the entrance and also there all a lot of security cameras
I was lucky and I strongly recommend it to everyone else.
3.4
The common areas are nicely decorated with a relaxing ambience. Staffs are friendly, responsive, and helpful. The price is considered cheaper than most hostels in NYC (but at a mental cost, though).
The hostel was not ready for business. Workers were moving in and out of the common areas and dormitories throughout the day for construction and repair work. There were blockage and drilling noises.
I booked a female dormitory but there were male staff, workers, and even guests getting inside and moving about. That defeated the purpose of booking a female dorm as the ladies here want privacy away from the males. Especially when it comes to the shower where there are no shelves for us to put our toiletries, clothes, and towel (except for the last shower cubicle, but it doesn't have a curtain cover), there is only one hook for each cubicle so we have to wrap a towel around our body and waddle to our cabin for change. Males can easily enter the dormitory and bathroom - I hope a stricter policy can be enforced for the female dormitory here.
There are 35 cabin rooms in the female dormitory, but not all are occupied for now as the hostel is not fully functioning yet. I saw about 7, or 8 ladies here so we didn't have any issue waiting for turns for the shared 3 toilets and 3 shower cubicles. But I think this could be a potential issue when the hostel is fully booked.
As mentioned, there are so many cabins but I was given the one right in front of the toilet. It was the worst cabin of all. I got disturbed by the loud opening and shutting of the toilet door every morning and midnight till 3 am by other guests - there was no use wearing the given earbuds or noise cancelling earpods as I could feel the vibrations as well. I did not sleep well throughout my stay. The stench from the toilet also wafted into my cabin in the morning and midnight. Guests were not mindful about disturbing others and slammed the doors and talked loudly sometimes.
Heavy bass and vibrations from the clubs/pubs nearby could be heard and felt in the cabin on Saturday from midnight to 3 am.
I loved the common areas though.
3.4
Super well located. Smooth. Guests do tend to follow rules. Lovely social spaces.
Bathrooms and rooms should probably have some sort of simple desks/tables to leave your things while you’re taking a bath or organizing your self at night.
3.4
Location is great. The decor is themed which could be a good touch.
Room is extremely small.
No elevator.
There’s a background music playing all day and night, non-stop, literally. You need to sleep with with some music playing which could be a problem for some people. Don’t understand why it’s not stopped in the evening.
There’s paper on wall telling guests 9pm to 9am is quiet hours, but there’s no governance or reinforcement by staff. People made lots of noises in the middle of the night at 3am and it kept on and on. No staff patrols.
3.4
Real good region to be in NYC, the coolest neighborhood in town, the staff are great and the common areas very comfortable and cozy. It’s worth a while if you are traveling alone and low budget.
The showers didn’t heat everyday, even when heated, not too hot, so taking shower was a little bit hard, also the bed is short, I have 1,75m, and slept with feet out from de bed, so if you tall, be aware of.
Note: the roof of the cublices are open, otherwise you would suffocated inside them (lol), but I had my ears plug in and this was not a problem for me, but also be aware that some people can be very loudly
3.4
La.atencion
Viaje sola , y sería bueno para estos sitios que , preguntaran al.huesped si ronca para dejarlo en un sitio donde no moleste a los demás, seleccionar solo mujeres, cosas que podrían mejorar la estadía .
3.4
Nice lobby, friendly and helpful staff.
Everything else. Property is not ready to receive guest. Renovations were still being done. The kitchen had strong smell of paint. Toilet doesn’t have hot showers. No toiletries so bring your own. The cabins are the worse. There’s visibly thick layers of dust on the wooden panels above the beds. Imagine what you see in the bag of the vacuum cleaner. The sleeping area is very noisy and not enough soft materials to absorb sound. Beds are not comfortable too. A very thin sheet provided as blanket.
3.4
- the location is very nice
- the price is ok, in relation to the other hotels in the area
- you are basically with 50 other people in a sleeping-room, separated by thin woodpanks
- THERE IS NO CEILING IN YOUR "ROOM", which was not visible in the pictures
- Because of this, you hear everyting, a lot of people are snoring very loud and you can't sleep at all
- there was just a very thin bed-sheet, which is okay on warm days, but not at this period of time
3.4
Non è prevista la colazione, la posizione è ottima, i locali sono appena stati ristrutturati, il personale è molto gentile.
Dentro le cabine è presente soltanto un letto, nient'altro, non un tavolino, non una mensola, nulla su cui appoggiare nulla, non una lampada, nessun tipo di arredo o di decorazione, solo le 4 mura ed il letto.
3.4
These are cabins with open ceilings in a large covered area! Pretty cool. Price was great, and I had privacy. Over 100 years old but in class and clean, recently renovated and rebranded.
I was literally one of the first people checking in!
Not property issue: As I was expecting, I could hear another guy snoring! He was snoring from 6pm until 10am next day with a few short breaks. Haha
I used my airpod with noise cancellations and was all good!
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lower Manhattan?
The average price for a rental in Lower Manhattan is $251 per night. This rental is $154 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Nolita Express Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Nolita Express Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Nolita Express Hostel?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and tv.
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