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Reviews of The Nolita Express Hostel

220 Bowery, SoHo, New York, NY 10012, United States

#394 of 431 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 539 hostel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No puedo dormir con la luz y ruido de la gentem

    Staff very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Goood location, great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well there is little one can do about the noise caused by others. I hope that they implement the noise penalties. It would help some be considered. On the positive side you meet other travelers and hat good conversations.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    6.0
    Staff are always very nice. The mgmt need to find a way to enforce quiet. Or I won’t do again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Also if you offer free coffee at least have real creamer. Not a bit expense for a much better show of the offering of the hotel. Just pennywise pound foolish.

    The hotel needs to find a way to enforce the mandatory quiet after 9PM otherwise you don’t get a full nights sleep which is all you’re really paying for.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Great solution for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The air in dorms could be circulated better. Men showers could have more privacy.

    Location is hard to beat, value for money is great. Common spaces are nice, lots of seating options, kitchen, fridge, tables for work and great WiFi.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are too small (short), noise of when doors open and close, people snoring etc.

    Location, value for money, clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Good lower NYC location private mini room and good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noisy open ceiling and limited bathrooms.

    Private mini rooms.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good price value match for cheap stay in Manhattan near metro stations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As in other reviews also visible, due to thin walls I was able to hear even snoring people in other rooms ;), small room. The bed was uncomfortable

    The staff was really helpful, the rooms are good for 1-2 night solo trip. The location is great. The common space is fancy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    7.0
    Lovely and good location for facilities and transport connections
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I still haven't received my deposit back 😕

    Quite convenient warm good staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    7.0
    you get what you pay for, good for travellers on a budget. also it has charme.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 1 night

    my towel had some stains on it

    cheap and good location. of course everything is on the low end for that price

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bath clean

    ubication

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    6.0
    If you aren't picky and need a safe place to be this is your spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't have power in the pod for a full night and the restrooms kept on running out of toilet paper. Also a toilet was clogged twice in the span of two days. The pod and bed were so short. While laying in the bed my head would touch the wall while my feet would hang off the bed and touch the other side of the pod (I'm 5'9"). Anyone taller would be miserable. Also nothing to dry your hands with in the bathroom.

    Overall decent and safe space. Appreciated the private pod, women's only floor, easy locking doors, common area, showers and kitchenette.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    7.0
    Great for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was not the most comfortable and wasn’t a decent thick blanket and just a single sheet to sleep with so was cold so wouldn’t recommend for a week

    Nice location and better than a normal hostel would be great if you had a couple of nights

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    7.0
    Great for a quick trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you are taller than 5'5" you probably won't fit in the bed, or the blanket, at least the heater was good. The cabins are very small, you have to be easygoing and not mind too much space. It was fine for a weekend, I wouldn't stay longer than that though :)

    It's in a good location, the common areas were nice and the staff were nice too, it's perfect that they have a floor just for women, it made me feel really comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    7.0
    Nice for the money on a quick trip to New York
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only bone I had to pick was the heat! It was a little too warm for me.

    I loved the price! And the facility was decent for the money. Very convenient to the subway. Very quiet as well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Insonorisation

    Déco, ambiance, staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    8.0
    Cozy and comfortable stay with a homey vibe, but some noise and cleanliness issues.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 6 nights

    While I loved my stay at Nolita Express, there were a few downsides worth mentioning. Although the property was mostly clean, some guests weren’t very considerate and would leave hair and other messes in the showers, bathrooms, and kitchen. It would be great if the cleanliness rules were more strictly enforced. The no-noise rule was also not consistently upheld. Most mornings, at least one person’s alarm would go off incessantly until they were finally yelled at by multiple girls on the floor. This became quite annoying, especially for light sleepers. Surprisingly, the loudest people in the building were the cleaning staff. They slammed doors every single time they went in or out of a room, which disrupted the otherwise peaceful environment. Honestly, the guests were far more polite and respectful than the cleaning team. Despite these issues, I still loved the overall experience and would stay again, but I do hope they address these minor inconveniences to make future stays even better.

    I absolutely loved my stay at Nolita Express! It truly felt like a home away from home. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, with beautiful decor that gave the space a warm, inviting vibe. The kitchen was fantastic—well-equipped and perfect for preparing meals. I especially appreciated the little vanity room on the all-girls floor, which made getting ready so convenient. The staff at the front desk were incredibly sweet and wonderful, always friendly and eager to help. Their positive energy made the stay even more enjoyable. I also loved the sense of community among the guests, who were consistently respectful and polite. I will definitely be staying here whenever I need to be in NYC again! One small note: if you’re tall, I recommend booking one of the larger rooms. Otherwise, you might find yourself touching the walls when lying down. All in all, Nolita Express was cozy, charming, and beautifully decorated—definitely a place I look forward to returning to!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My cabin was next to a loud door. Unfortunately, it woke me every time someone entered or exited, which happened frequently throughout the night

    The communal areas were very nice and very clean. I liked the decoration. Location was great, close to subway stations.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    8.0
    10/10 location, and good facilities in spite of it being a little noisy at times
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    when youre in the dorms, there is no ceiling, so it can be a little noisy, espcially because there can be a lot of people in the dorms

    cozy vibes, nice interiors, nice staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    8.0
    good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bed too small

    good price for the location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Meeting expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - Female Only
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The male day staff from south America cannot be more helpful

    The decorations is nice with boss pay for jazz musicians every Saturdays

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    6.0
    Very cosy and atmospheric but hard to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed for 8 nights and maybe slept 4-5 hours each night due to noise. The walls are beyond paper thin. They do provide ear plugs and eye masks but I think it’s best if you bring along noise cancelling headphones

    The atmosphere of the property was amazing, really chilled out and jazz in the evenings on certain nights. The staff were very friendly and was super easy to check in and out.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    7.0
    Decent value for money, and I got to spend a week in New York without breaking bank! Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress is so thin I slept on metal, but I guess the big thing I didn’t like was the lack of a ceiling. I feel like it wasn’t communicated. People would take phone calls at 03:00 regardless of the signage. The bathroom cubicles are TINY!

    I liked the vibe, and most things were as communicated, which is really good! Got what I expected for the most part! Love the kitchenette, it helped so much on nights that I didn’t want to walk around to get food! I appreciate the tea and coffee to warm you up when you come in.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    8.0
    Good spot. I will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bit loud during the night but they give earplugs for free

    A lot of nightlife around the hostel during all night, private room, outlet to charge two devices at a time, very convenient.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no elevator, which makes difficult. Laundry is paid service, and my clothes got bad. White T-shirt become grey.

    Location is fantastic. Staff are amazing. Cozy Cozy.

    Stayed in January 2025

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