West Village Eurohostel

Beyond the cobblestone stretch of Jane Street where the West Village's low-rise blocks meet the Hudson, West Village Eurohostel occupies a two-star walk-up favored by budget travelers who want the neighborhood's brownstone quiet over Midtown's noise. The A/C/E line at 8th Avenue sits eight minutes on foot, putting the High Line and Chelsea within easy reach.

Rooms are simple and shared-bath in parts of the building, geared toward solo travelers and couples counting nights rather than amenities. Washington Square Park is a fifteen-minute walk east through some of the borough's best-preserved 19th-century streets.