This place would have been great otherwise! Staff at the front desk were helpful, rooms were exactly as described online, bathroom facilities about as clean as you'd expect at a hostel. Not too loud, towels were provided, there is some free wifi in the lobby, and coin laundry in the basement. Having a private room with a locked door was... More

For $30 a night in Manhattan it could be rat infested for all I care!! (It's not though). The rooms are single 'cell' type things, closet space really, but what else do you need? It says on their website that the rooms are tiny with no electrical outlets and no ceilings, and warns that it might be noisy. The girl... More

i have to admit i have travelled in my time but I have never seen such a horrific place! First you are asked to leave your passport and credit card behind to check the room! even before checking in! so what will they do if you decide not to take the cupboard? I originally planned to stay 9 nights so... More

Nice hostel really looks like the pictures on the web, the district is really nice, near everything! i recommand if you're going to new york for the first time or even to come back such as we did, it was very interesting to be located in a place were you can find many shops, restaurants, the subway and new york... More

A great bargain for travellers + models or actors in the city --small private rooms include a small closet + plenty of hooks to hang your nice clothes, similar to european hostels, simple basic wonderful budget lodgings! Great location near SoHo, East Village, 7-11 across street + Whole Foods a few blocks away! The price cannot be beat. When you... More

The fact of the matter is, Whitehouse is exactly what it claims to be. If you look at the website, they state up front that most rooms have no outlets, that the ceilings are open and sound WILL carry, that most guests are young so the place can be loud, and that it's a former lodging house (aka cage hotel).... More

I stayed at the Bowery Whitehouse for my first trip to "the big city". It's close to nearly everything if you're taking the metro. Nelson was exceptionally nice, the beds were clean and the room was warm. It was exactly what we needed for the type of excursion we were there for. If you're going to New York to spend... More

The rooms are nothing fancy. Clean rooms and bathrooms, the hot water was so so. But its in a good location and close to the subway for JFK. Okay to stay for a few nights but not long term. Good for hardened backpackers trying to save cash.

I have stayed at the Bowery Whitehouse several times now, and I will be back! You get what you pay for, yes, but if you are in NYC to walk around exploring (and aren't we all?) then you just need clean sheets and a safe place to lay our head for seven hours. It is exactly what I expected from... More