The Nolita Express Hostel

About The Nolita Express Hostel

The Nolita Express Hostel suits travelers who want a simple, unfussy base in Downtown Manhattan and expect to spend most of the day outdoors. The Bowery address places SoHo, the Lower East Side and Chinatown within easy walking distance, so independent shops, galleries and late food are close at hand. Solo travelers, students and small groups traveling together tend to favor this style of 2-star hostel. Bookings open through the IMPT app, where prices and availability appear for your dates.

The Nolita Express Hostel is a 2-star hostel, and the official rating describes a simple, no-frills property rather than a full-service hotel. The listed facilities cover the essentials of a city stay: air conditioning, free WiFi and internet access, a 24-hour front desk, round-the-clock security, laundry service and luggage storage. That mix suits travelers who treat the room as a place to sleep and keep the day for the city. Rates and availability for specific dates appear in the IMPT app.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier are interpreted here for different trips. Couples and pairs can plan around air conditioning, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, which helps with late arrivals after a show or a delayed flight. Business travelers get internet access and luggage storage for a laptop bag between meetings. Families should confirm bed arrangements, room capacity and whether children can be accommodated directly with the property before booking. Laundry service and round-the-clock security are listed, so ask the desk about how each is arranged.

The setting

The Nolita Express Hostel stands at 220 Bowery in SoHo, a Downtown Manhattan address on a long avenue that runs through the older, irregular street pattern below 14th Street. The Bowery sits between SoHo to the west and the Lower East Side to the east, with Chinatown to the south. Distances are straight line: about 1.2 miles (2 km) to the 9/11 Memorial, about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) to Penn Station, about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to Grand Central Terminal and the observation decks, about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) to Times Square and about 3.1 miles (5 km) to Central Park.

Location and neighborhood

Long stays in SoHo, Little Italy and Hudson Square reward a simple routine. The three neighborhoods sit between Houston Street and Canal Street, with Broadway running diagonally through the grid. Cast-iron lofts line SoHo's shopping streets, Little Italy keeps a denser cluster of Italian places, and Hudson Square has a quieter, office-and-residential feel. For a stay of several nights near The Nolita Express Hostel, the area works well on foot: errands, meals and sightseeing can share the same blocks. Streets below Houston are older and irregular, so a short walk can turn a corner into a different scale. Keep the pace modest and let the neighborhood do the work.

For a longer stay, treat the area as a set of small districts rather than one place. SoHo is best crossed on the side streets, where the cast-iron fronts and shop windows give the blocks their character. Little Italy is compact and busy at meal times; nearby blocks thin out quickly. Hudson Square is calmer, with offices and a growing residential edge, and it links well to the river. A weekly rhythm helps: one day for errands, one for a long walk, one for a museum or an observation deck. The Nolita Express Hostel sits within this mix, so you can return between outings without crossing the island.

Getting there and around

Getting in is straightforward. From The Nolita Express Hostel, the airport is around 13 miles (20.3 km) away and the main rail station is around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away, so allow time for traffic and connections. The subway is the default for longer hops; service changes are common, so check the current route with the transit operator before you set out. For shorter trips, walk. Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid, which makes some blocks longer than they look. Cross streets below Houston are irregular, so use a map rather than guesswork. Buses and ferries fill gaps, but schedules vary; confirm the day's service.

Nearby sights and food

Sights in and around the district suit a slow schedule. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge early or late, when the path is less crowded, and check the bridge authority's advice before setting out. The 9/11 Memorial pools are open to visit; the museum is ticketed, and its hours change, so confirm before you go. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you a waterfront break, while the High Line and Hudson Yards sit to the west, with the Vessel nearby. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park; sailing times vary by season. A long stay lets you split these sights across several days.

Food here fits a low-key, repeatable routine. Little Italy has trattorias, bakeries and espresso bars, with pizza by the slice and Italian pastries easy to find. SoHo adds coffee bars, sandwich counters and casual places among the shops, plus markets for picnic supplies. Hudson Square is more workday: salad counters, delis and simple lunch spots. Canal Street and the edge of Chinatown bring Chinese restaurants and grocery stores for self-catering. For long stays, mix a few sit-down meals with bakery breakfasts and market lunches. Menus and opening days change, so check before relying on a place for a late meal.

A day from The Nolita Express Hostel

A day from The Nolita Express Hostel can stay close to the neighborhood. Start with a bakery breakfast, then walk the side streets of SoHo while the shops are quiet. Cross into Little Italy for a late-morning coffee and a look at the older storefronts. At midday, pick up lunch from a market and eat in Hudson River Park or on a bench near the river. In the afternoon, choose one bigger sight: the 9/11 Memorial pools, the High Line, or a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Check hours and bridge conditions before you commit. Return for a simple dinner, then take an evening walk along the waterfront.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wi-Fi