This was my second stay at the Hostel in 3 months. The location is amazing - right on Times Square, you are right in where the action is of the city and within walking distance of most places - although we chose to walk to the Statue of Liberty both times even though it is quite a long way! I... more

Good things: good price good heater good bathdrooms elevator afther checkout, luggage room for free security 24 recepcion AWNSOME LOCATION Bad things: the rooms smell bad dirty linens (bring your own) not private bathrooms ugly common room janeth (recepcion) unfriendly person more

I stayed at the Big Apple Hostel between Christmas and New Years (2009) on the basis of the reviews here and their website. I was still a little nervous when we arrived as I was traveling with my 10 yr old son and stepsons (18 & 21) and really hoped they wouldn't be disappointed. It turned out to be a... more

I stayed here for 3 weeks on my own in a private room. I understand the dorm rooms are a bit expensive but if you compare the private rooms to a basic hotel in New York, they are excellent value. Everything is very clean and the two bathrooms are shared between four rooms which makes it pretty easy to get... more

My friend and I went to NYC for eight days in Sepember/October, and stayed at the Big Apple Hostel four of those nights. When we first got to the hotel and saw how shabby the entrance looked like, we were a bit worried, But there were no reasons to be. The staff of the hostel aren't the most service minded... more

If price and location in NYC is key for you, this is the hostel of choice. Although my dorm times are some years ago, I did not regret having chosen this hostel. It is about 200 metres to Times Square and a 5 minutes walk to the next subway station. Similar important, the place of choice for breakfast, the Cranberry... more

i liked my trip to new york city pretty much! the hostel was okay, good if you only stay there for the nights and are outside all day (and you will be, its NYC). hostel at times square!! perfect location =) new york is awesome! more

I stayed in this hostel for one week in a four bed room. I was very happy with my stay. The location is perfect, the rooms are clean, it doesn't cost that much and the staff was helpful. If a basic accommodation is ok for you, then I can totally recommend this hostel! more

Booked a private room. Clean, they repalced bed sheets everyday. Bathrooms were cleanier than i expected. 4 Rooms share 2 bathrooms. Despite some reviews of the front desk being rude: not for us. Great location. Half a block to times square. Great cafe next door, Cranberry Cafe. Front desk does a good job on checking people as they walk in... more