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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: HI New York City - 2-minute walk from 103 St. Station (Broadway) for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Bowery Grand Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Grand St. Station (Chrystie St.) and Bowery St. Station. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers in all rooms. Chelsea Cabins - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 28 St. Station (7th Av.) and Penn Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as air conditioning. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. The Local - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 23 St. - Ely Av. Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. West Side YMCA - Located within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Lincoln Center. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers and TVs.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in New York, one of Expedia’s 31 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 3°C. Average annual precipitation for New York is 1268 mm.

In general, New York is known for its theatres, skyscrapers and museums. Major attractions include Times Square, Broadway and Bryant Park. Get out into nature with places such as The High Line Park, Washington Square Park and Central Park. Cultural attractions include Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art and Lincoln Center.

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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), located 13.2 mi (21.3 km) away. An alternative is Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), situated 11 mi (17.7 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, 49th St. Station and 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at New York W 32nd St. Station, Grand Central - 42 St. Station or Penn Station.