The room was absolutely freezing. There was a window through the roof with some weird blocked windows looking down in our room. It was probably 55 degrees at most during the night. We talked to reception, they said they fixed it but it was still super cold. Slept with a lot of clothes on and their light blankets but still cold. The area was very close to Bed-Stuy, specifically Marcy Houses (where Jay-Z is from) a few blocks away. Read recently that it was the 2nd most dangerous area in the United States. The hostel is right next to some projects too, across the streets, which also appeared as a gang area, but we didn't have any problems. Felt very safe, actually, even though it's kind of a rough area. The location wasn't ideal, although I've been meaning to stay in Brooklyn for a while. It's kind of hard to reach as you have to take the L train (5-15 minute walk from hostel depending on which station you choose and how fast you walk) but there's always something wrong with the L train (which you'll take into manhattan and then take another to wherever you're going) so it can take quite a while to get there (30 minutes on average but it adds up).

There were five of us, booked a 5-person room and we were able to stay together. The room was very big, with interesting drawings on the walls (the artsy kind - not scribbles). Had lockers, good enough for our purposes but probably won't fit a large suitcase - maybe a very tight fit. No locks, brought my own. Nice area on the edge of Williamsburg. Also some negatives about this in the next section. The staff was ok. There are some common areas and an outdoor area. There is complimentary coffee which I thought was really cool - nothing fancy but it's free coffee, so it's perfect. Free parking.

Stayed in November 2023

noisy at times - could hear people in upstairs rooms walking around.

Loved the location, the free coffee, lounge area and kitchen

Stayed in December 2023

The bathroom was not very clean on the floor (maybe each room could have some slippers so people don’t walk with shoes?) Heating is too high

Big rooms with comfortable beds Quiet environment

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

The single beds were a treat and really comfy. Having an en-suite room also was a bonus and the rooms are a good size.

Stayed in December 2023

No breakfast options available Little noisy outside

Free coffee and water Clean Hostel, everyone was caring

Stayed in November 2023

Wifi sucked, and many rooms would be difficult to access if you have mobility issues, even though there is an elevator. You need to climb stairs to reach the front desk.

Rooms, beds, location has a way better nightlife than Manhattan, which is surprising.

Stayed in September 2023

I would like, but i couldn’t go for my reason

Stayed in November 2023

Sometimes it would be really loud with the business across the street, even with the window closed

Lots of art everywhere giving a good sense of community, also the kitchen area was good for socializing and winding down

Stayed in November 2023

It's clean and comfy

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing really ...

No breakfast just coffee always available a the reception area

Stayed in November 2023

There's not much of a social vibe. There's no activities being organized either.

Very clean and spacious hostel. There's some double beds in the dorms. Free coffee and tea is great. A lot of common rooms with board games, books, pool. Location is well connected to the subway and feels like an authentic, upcoming area of Brooklyn.

Stayed in November 2023

The hostel is not great for socializing because the guests there don't really hang out in the common areas. The staff also don't encourage getting to know the guests and the vibe in the hostel is a bit cold and impersonal.

I checked in late in the evening (just a bit before midnight) and it was nice that the staff were still at the desk. It was also easy enough to find my room and the beds were comfy. I stayed in a 6 bed dorm and there was a private bathroom for the dorm.

Stayed in November 2023

They just need to fix the pool cues, that’s it

Simple, efficient and affordable

Stayed in November 2023

The area is like in annindustrial part of btooklyn where there's trucks a bit scary to go outside the area to go to the supermarket & restos but nothing bad happened.

The Kitchen very well ewuiped, the common areas. There's alot of space like game room, computer area, coffee area where you can have free coffee & tea. Huge living area where I met alot of travellers all over the world. The beds where comfortable and has its own sockets & lights. There's 2 Subway station near the hostel

Stayed in November 2023

beeping noise all through the night from backing up trucks at garage across Moore St from hostel

clean, comfortable, all amenities, nice staff

Stayed in November 2023

Unfortunately, I have to admit that the surroundings, especially after the exit from suway, did not look very flattering and safe, which the hostel has nothing to do with it, that's just NY. The only thing that could be improved would be the door to the bathroom, it was very difficult to open and close, it had to be raised and made a terrible noise, otherwise maximum satisfaction.

The hostel is surrounded by at least two metro stops J and L, which are within a maximum of 10-15 minutes' walk. As soon as I checked in, I was offered a single bed in the girl's room, which was a nice surprise, and leaving my luggage for free until the evening after check out was great, nice and helpful staff and nice graffiti on the wall. in the room.

Stayed in November 2023

Some beds have no outlets nearby (luckily I could choose my bed)

The dormitory room was so huge and comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

During the night it was a little bit scary to walk by yourself

Kindness staff, very helpful and very beautiful design in graffiti style

Stayed in November 2023

No activities are organised in the hostel, hard to socialise

Clean and very comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

Walking 7 minutes to the subway station and the noise of the opposite garage

The team was exceptional The property is excellent

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

I like the location, the hostel :it's clean,very well organized, the working people are friendly, open-minded, helpful and kind.Too,the pictures and the drawings on the walls are telling,exotic and full of art and meanings. It' has many different rooms for reading, computer ,nice kitchen,patios.....One feels as if they're at home...

Stayed in November 2023

Not much room in the fridge. Seemed like food from past residents was still in there.

Super friendly people! And we were able to control the heat in our room!

Stayed in November 2023

I got some good sleep. Other guests were courteous

Stayed in November 2023

Friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in November 2023

A little noisy, just bring ear plugs.

Great place to stay for a couple nights on a budget. Clean, comfortable, and safe.

Stayed in November 2023