On the second floor of 81 Bowery is the Hostel Manhattan Bowery Lodge New York. It is a simple hostel with reception open 24 hours and free wifi. It is a good fit if your plans are centred on southern Manhattan.
Location and getting around
The Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is about a 20-minute walk away. One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial, and also Washington Square Park, are about 25 minutes on foot.
According to the property, Little Italy is about 400 metres away. For Midtown the distance grows: the Empire State Building is about 3.6 km away, so the subway or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
It is a place designed for sleeping and setting out early, with no extras. Services are few and basic, and you should bear them in mind before booking:
- Free wifi throughout.
- 24-hour reception.
Breakfast, a kitchen or shared areas are not mentioned. If you are looking for something with more services in the south of the island, see the guide to places to stay in New York.
Who it suits
- You want to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn.
- You want Little Italy a few minutes away for eating and strolling.
- You arrive at any hour and need someone to welcome you.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 to 00:00 and check out until 11:30. Bring photo ID and a credit card. The hostel is on the second floor of the building.