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Youth hostels in NYC
NYC lawmakers are pushing to legalize youth hostels, which were made illegal under a 2010 state law. However, some hostels operate classified as hotels on the city books. Pictured is HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015. Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • NYC lawmakers are pushing to legalize youth hostels, which were made illegal under a 2010 state law. However, some hostels operate classified as hotels on the city books. Pictured is HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • There is plenty of common space at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Travelling guests relax in on of the common areas at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Traveling guests use the cafeteria at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Dormitories feature bunkbeds and lockers at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Dormitories feature bunkbeds and lockers at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Outdoor space at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Travis Ferrier of England waits for a shuttle after staying the night at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Guests enter the dormitories at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Traveling guests have access to a kitchen at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales
  • Brothers Federico (left) and Gian Luca of Italy play pool at the HI NYC hostel at 891 Amsterdam Ave. on Nov. 23, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales

Although youth hostels have been illegal in the city since 2010, some hotels offer ‘hostel-like’ amenities.

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