This place is weird, has a curfew, won't give you a code to the front door, and parking is unnecessarily complicated. Avoid if possible. Might be fine if you are just trying to get to bed early and leave first thing to go climbing.
Very clean and comfortable hostel with private rooms that have a ton of character. I stay in New Paltz a few times a year and would prefer the hostel to any chain hotel. I very recently had a great experience with their customer service as well. I can't wait for my next stay.
My girlfriend and I booked an Airbnb that fell through and last minute found the New Paltz hostel and it was truly a pleasant surprise. It's minutes away from campus and right on a bustling street with lots of food. The room we stayed in had a large sunflower mural with well kept beds and a bathroom with a private shower. The price was amazingly low and service was wonderful. We will definitely be staying again!
Love this place, I actually left the Hilton Hyatt to come here..Larry the Concierge couldn't be cooler. I lived in europe for work for many years and I love Hostels.the only thing it didn't have was a flatscreen..Big woop I had my own bathroom. refrigerator..it was my War Bunker..plus a communal kitchen..I'll def be back.
DO NOT BOOK ROOMS AT THIS PLACE RIGHT NOW! I tried booking one for 8/23 and they are apparently closed. Hotels.com took my money and gave me a voucher instead of refunding my money! They have the nerve to keep the hostel up for reservations when they aren't even open! Sketchy.
Horrible place. You spend $40 to sleep on an uncomfortable bed and they treat you like a little kid by not letting you leave early or come back after 10pm. That's absolutely insane. Don't get ripped off. Bring a tent and stay at a campsite for a fraction of the cost and be free
Stayed in a private room on the ground floor. I didn't really like how the rooms are: you basically enter the room from the bathroom (?) Otherwise it's ok, clean. Towels are provided, there was even a shower gel. What's best about the hostel is the location. Right next to the bus station!
Everything was great besides the 10pm curfew. I understand they do it for climbers (which I was) but it still seems too early.
The New Paltz Hostel is centrally located. In fact, it's right next to the Trailways bus station. It's within walking distance to many of the restaurants and shops New Paltz is famous for. We stayed in a private room on the ground floor that has its own bathroom and shower. Just a single room separated from the bathroom by a door. The air conditioned room has a queen size bed and bunk bed so a family of 4 would be comfortable. There are a few parking spots in the back and on the side of the driveway - which is convenient - considering you would normally have to pay for street parking. This is a 'you get what you pay for' kind of place: $70 per night for 2 guests, slightly more if you have additional guests. The staff is very friendly and helpful with where to go in town. There is a kitchen available until late at night if you want to make your own food. I'd come back to stay here again if I needed to. Thank you for reading my review! Peace!
New Paltz Hostel feels charming (with painted murals throughout), has a nice location (next to the main bus station) and frugal traveler conviniences (fully equipped kitchen). But the combination of both long and short term guests at the hostel results in a somewhat restrictive entrance-always-locked and 10 PM curfew policy and the facility is a little dated. All in all it's a decent option if you're on a budget and can't find something on Airbnb.
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