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By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its theatres and entertainment venues.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Q4 Hotel & Hostel - 2-minute walk from Queens Plaza Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a pool table. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Lamartine Chelsea – Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 34 St. - Penn Station and 23 St. Station (8th Av.). Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. HI New York City - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 103 St. Station (Broadway). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. The Local - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 23 St. - Ely Av. Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. New York Spirit Retreats HOSTEL - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 23 St. Station (8th Av.) and 28 St. Station (7th Av.). Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.

If you're in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in New York, one of Expedia's 12 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for New York is 1338 mm.

In general, New York is known for its theatres, skyscrapers and museums. Major attractions include Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Madison Square Garden. Get out into nature with places such as Central Park, Bryant Park and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Cultural attractions include Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center and Barclays Center Brooklyn.

Keep this information about transit options in New York in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) away. An alternative is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), situated 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Times Sq. - 42 St. Station, 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station and 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Penn Station, New York W 32nd St. Station or Grand Central - 42 St. Station.