Skip to main content

The best hostels in Jersey City

Some of the best backpacker spots in Jersey City

Filter by:

Review score

NYC HomeBnB is located in Jersey City, 1.4 miles from Statue of Liberty and 2.1 miles from Ellis Island.

After traveling through several countries in Europe and compare the quality of hostels, I think this is one of the best you can get that is literally within 30 minutes from New York City, whilst avoiding the chaos of New York City
Review score
8.3
Very Good
148 reviews
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults

Located within 3.7 miles of Ellis Island and 4.3 miles of Bloomingdales, Deluxe Room E has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Jersey City.

It is perfect
Review score
7.2
Good
29 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults

Double queen room 6 minutes walk to Penn station NYC EWR is located in Jersey City, 4.4 miles from Statue of Liberty and 4.5 miles from NYU – New York University.

Clean, friendly host and was always there if I needed something.
Review score
7.6
Good
54 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults

Nap York Central Park Sleep Station is well situated in the center of New York, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

It has a good location and feels like a safe place.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
5,301 reviews
Price from
$178
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a 8-minute walk of Flatiron Building and 0.9 miles of Empire State Building, American Dream has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in New York.

How clean bedroom, restrooms and any other common space were. Breakfast very nice too.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
558 reviews
Price from
$153.92
1 night, 2 adults

Interfaith Retreats is located in New York, 984 feet from Madison Square Garden.The hostel offers a space for spiritual retreat in the midst of New York City.

• Staff service • Room comfort • Amenities • Location • Food • Value for money • Overall experience
Review score
7.7
Good
1,473 reviews
Price from
$287.72
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, U.S. Pacific Hotel offers accommodations that is accessible by stairs, in New York. Rooms include work desk and air conditioning.

My stay here exceeded my expectations! I read a lot of reviews and they were definitely mixed, and I'm not gonna invalidate ANYONE'S experience, but I know for me it was excellent. My room was simple and tiny, with just a bed and a desk & chair and just enough space to stand up and put luggage. It was comfortable, temperature controlled and clean ! Great sunlight inlet from two windows, the view was just the back of other buildings but it wasn't close and stuffy. Bathroom is down the hall, a short walk and they are clean with shampoo, soap, and conditioner. Overall, my stay was perfectly fine. Right in Chinatown where I wanted to be, felt like a local and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 recommend !
Review score
6.0
Pleasant
2,889 reviews
Price from
$129
1 night, 2 adults

Located 164 feet away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

I always go to this YMCA every time I need to be in New York City
Review score
6.6
Pleasant
15,441 reviews
Price from
$119.56
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Newark and with New Jersey Performing Arts Center reachable within 1.4 miles, Capsule hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Nothing
Review score
5.5
Fair
183 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults

West 30th Street Guest House has accommodations with free WiFi in New York, well situated a 4-minute walk from Penn Station and 500 yards from Madison Square Garden.

The location is super reasonable, and the room itself is small but cute! The room has a fridge and a microwave and is clean. The price is also phenomenal.
Review score
6.5
Pleasant
565 reviews
Price from
$81
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Jersey City
Looking for a hostel?
Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Jersey City

See all

Research, refine, and make plans for your whole trip