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Hostelling International New York is situated in an historic building that's recently undergone some ambitious renovations. However, the old charm has been well-preserved, and the brick archways overhead remain reminiscent of a wine cellar.
Rooms have metal bunks with bunk lights, new Berber carpets, and new AC units are being installed. There are new locks for the lockers, a new two-tone paint jobs on the bedroom walls, and the new mattresses (8-inches thick) provide more comfort than your typical skimpy bunk bed.
The shared bathrooms are next on the list. And there are also plans to makeover the game room and kitchen.
Plus, we've rarely met a hostel manager as enthusiastic as Hostelling's Lou. Despite the fact that this place is massive, he's bent on creating an intimate feel.
The staff can book tours throughout the city, including a $10, 16-hour tour beginning in Harlem and ending with in an evening stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. Now that's a Cheapo tour!
Note: A nearby gym offers discounts to guests. | 
