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The Nolita Express Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Lounge
Property entrance
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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220 Bowery, New York, NY, 10012
  • Place, Bowery Ballroom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New York University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Medium Vintage Pod - All Gender (1 Person Only)

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Medium Vintage Pod - Female Only (1 Person Only)

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Nolita Express Hostel

Hotel in New York, 8-minute walk to New York University
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Bathrooms are shared.
The Nolita Express Hostel offers 130 shared accommodations with air conditioning and shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Nolita Express Hostel, you're just a quick walk from New York University. Free WiFi in public areas is available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of New York University and Washington Square Park
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This New York hotel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 accommodation

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Nolita Express Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 750 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Payton

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The music in the lobby was a but loud during the morning and the night. Wish they could do without it as most people use headphones these days. Staff and nice and the place was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Silver Spring

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the female dorm. There was a rave happening in the building or the next building over, and the base was thudding through the floor from 10:30 pm to 4 am. Made it impossible to sleep, even with headphones or earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It smelt like wet dog and BO it was not a great stay if you need storage room great if your planning on sleeping during your stay... I advise go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorably decorated building. Clean bathrooms, common areas, etc. First time staying at a hostel, so pleasantly surprised. The open ceilings in the cabins were a bit rough as every little sound may keep you up if a sensitive sleeper. Bed was comfortable enough, with the cabin big enough for only one bag with some hooks for other things. Would stay again, especially considering the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

Su, Pasadena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy. Didn’t even provide a plastic cup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Qianqian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s impossible to fall asleep. The old doors make a squeaking sound as they open and close throughout the night. More than 50 doors on the floor open and close constantly, accompanied by nonstop footsteps, coughing, and snoring. The air is stuffy, with no circulation. The blankets and bed smell strongly of smoke, making it hard to breathe. I was repeatedly jolted awake throughout the night, choking on the smoky blanket. No one listens to your complaints—the only response is a cold “It’s impossible,” and you’re simply pushed aside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

THANDEKA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding My Recent Stay – Lack of Heat and Poor Treatment Dear Nolita Management and Expedia Customer Support, I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding my recent stay at your property. Despite having paid in full for my booking, I was subjected to unacceptable conditions that no guest should experience. Throughout my stay, there was no proper heat in the room. The temperature was extremely cold, yet I was only given a small black cover for my feet and had to sleep with just a bedsheet in the middle of the fall season. This was both unsafe and inhumane, considering that every guest has a legal right to adequate heat. Additionally, despite my confirmed booking and payment, I was not given a room and was instead kept in the living room area . The staff, particularly Steve, failed to notify me in advance about any changes or issues with my booking. This lack of communication caused unnecessary stress and discomfort. I want to emphasize that I returned to this property because I appreciated its quiet atmosphere. However, the rooms are extremely small, comparable to confinement spaces, and the treatment I received this time was deeply disappointing. With the amount of money guests pay, it is reasonable to expect proper heating, basic comfort, and respectful treatment. I urge the management to review this matter seriously, ensure proper heating for all guests, and provide clear communication to avoid such distr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Henry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employees seemed like great people. It was advertised as a strictly quiet place, but they failed to mention that a club next door blasted music and shook the entire place until 5 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
The pod was a box with lattice ceiling and walls. Bed was short.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kairav

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

VINCENT

Thumbs down
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mazibuko Thandeka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025