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The Nolita Express Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming hostel after days spent exploring New York City's most famous sights and attractions

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The Nolita Express Hostel, near NYU, offers a comfy base for city adventures. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, with Washington Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge nearby. The hostel's luggage storage service helps visitors maximize exploration time.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Medium Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
220 Bowery, New York, NY, 10012

What's nearby

  • New Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Caffe Paradiso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Freemans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PlantShed - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wilka’s - ‬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:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 130 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 12 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nolita Express Hostel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of New York University and Washington Square Park. 5th Avenue and Wall Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bowery St. Station and 2 Av. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Nolita Express Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 714 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very good for privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEREM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, clean and quiet. Great for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was excellent. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly, respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my time here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KADEK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoy!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice area, loved the vibe of the place :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, great location, charming street-facing public rooms. Floors are separated by gender. Room & bathrooms very clean. VERY QUIET!! Everyone respected the no talking rules. It was perfect for a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Manzar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff is excellent. But only one restroom for guests so sometimes have to wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Amenities
Perfect stay, clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is amazing, totally recommended for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean, safe, private, comfortable Can hear every snort, fart, snore. Bring earplugs. This is normal for a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean. Good location. TY!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ria

Liked: Staff & service
Stay was fine but couldnt sleep because of the noises than can be easily heard. I guess its because of the space
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was broken and could not sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Van Trong Thien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very very small room, but it is private
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping pods, bed first night was bad but they let me switch rms. Staff was nice. Common areas were decent, liked that everywhere is basically a quiet area. There is a club nextdoor that goes to 1 am on Saturdays but the hostel does provide earplugs and eye masques. It did kind of smell like sleep, would be better if they had air filters. If you dont want to spend a lot ir just want a place to sleep this is a decent choice, right next to Chinatown and Little Italy...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Analisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms themselves are comfortable and common areas are cute and cozy. However, if you’re at all a light sleeper, good luck. The doors to the rooms slam shut loudly and people come and go at all hours of the night so you hear it constantly. My neighbor also snored and they might as well have been in the same room as me, with how the sound travels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was so close to downtown! Amenities were very nice and clean for a hostel space. Would definitely recommend if you are only staying max 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bring hooks for your clothes ,. Free coffee/ tea . And hot chocolate. Free WiFi inside … my room was not heated enough. You will hear lot of snoring. Just one toilet but 2 showers … hot water is limited so be fast in and out !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thandeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tranquil, silent, best restful place. Very small rooms for tall people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were extremely loud, it was hot and too many stairs. The employees were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THANDEKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy , clean, communal , great receptionist , gedat price. I slept so peacefully.
Dining where I sat peacefully at 3am . I was very cold , I did not know until 5am that there were blankets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
dont stay longer than 2 days. loud ass sleepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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