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American Dream Hostel

168 East 24th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Av, New York, NY 10010
American Dream Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 50 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Based on 50 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "All of these criterions is kinda moot here, we were out all the time, and this hostel was truly great to stay in." source Hostelworld

    "Overall the experience was very good and I would stay again." source Hostelworld

    "I highly recommend people stay here,because it save & safe." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "American Dream was great, clean, and in a great location." source Hostelworld

    "It was clean, and they serve a big breakfast everyday." source Hostelworld

    "And the budgies need a good clean - they stank." source Hostelworld

    "breakfast included and bathrooms were clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "great location very friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Staff is really friendly, very nice breakfast, fantastic location." source Hostelworld

    "Helpfull staff, great location, but very smal rooms." source Hostelworld

    "But the location is really good." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "We had a 2 bedroom room, and its pretty much the cheapest private room you can find in manhattan so I really can't complain." source Hostelworld

    "However the room was hot with an AC that didn't work very well." source Hostelworld

More information on American Dream Hostel

American Dream Hostel has a Midtown location in Manhattan and provides a friendly, safe and clean environment in the building, outside and the neighborhood, which you can enjoy your stay in the heart of New York City... MANHATTAN 24 hours, 7 days.HOSTEL POLICY:IN THE EVENT YOU CANCELL A RESERVATION, ONE NIGHT CHARGE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR CREDIT CARD.ABOUT THE PLACE This is a family owned and run business. The owner, Lou Barretto has lived in Manhattan for 22 years and, besides English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian too. His wife helps out with a Real Estate Business. They have two children, Amber, an actress, and Andre, a graduate at the School of Visual Arts. Lou is around most of the day and tries to make the guests feel at home here. Maria is in charge of all cleaning and supplies for the breakfast and is always around and does a great job keeping the place clean.Breakfast is served from 7:00 until 11:00 am. coffee, milk, toasts, marmalades, butter, peanut butter, hot/cold cereal is served every morning. ROOMS WE HAVE IN HOSTELROOM WITH 2 SINGLE BED (FOR 1 OR 2 PEOPLE), ROOM WITH 1 DOUBLE BED AND 1 SINGLE BED (FOR 2 OR 3 PEOPLE), DORMITORY WITH 4 SINGLE BEDS FOR 3 OR 4 PEOPLERates:(BEST HOSTEL IN THE HEART OF NYC)The Triple rooms have one double bed and one single bed .AMENITIES: The location includes a main dining area. This is where you will be able to hear interesting people tell fascinating histories about their travels from around the world.There is a kitchen equipped with a microwave-oven refrigerator, and space for food storage. We require official photo ID for check-in

Directions

When you get to NY Airport, look for a Blue Van (Super Shuttle) they can take you to Manhattan right to my door, American Dream Hostel.The price is $19.00 person If 2 of you, take a taxi (Yellow only), flat rate is under $50.00.If you are in Manhattan: Go to the east side, take Lexington Avenue, follow the traffic to 24th Street, turn left to the end of the block a blue canopy with small lights arround. 168 E 24th Street

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