As others have said, from the outside you'd barely even know the place existed. Once you get over the dodgy looking lift you really do go in to an urban oasis. We stayed for 5 nights in a double deluxe room. It's perfectly located in midtown Manhatten although this is the city that never sleeps and if you're used to... More

We stayed here for 7 nights in a deluxe double room overlooking the street. The price of the room was a bit of a shock (this is NYC after all), but we felt it was well worth spending the extra to stay at this great hostel. The hostel books out well in advance and only takes online bookings for a... More

from the outside, the hostel looks shady. but the inside is really an oasis. the staff are super friendly and helpful, the security of the rooms is unquestionable. the kitchen and bathroom is very clean, (there are even bathmats for when you step out of the shower) it is a tranquil place to be--I immediately felt at home. the rooms... More

Stayed for five nights and we were a little dubious about a hostel having never stayed in one before but the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We had our own room which was quiet big but shared 2 toilets/bathrooms with the other 4 rooms on the floor. The communal lounge/kitchen area and tv and computer room were large and everything... More

I am glad I was not put off by the "hostel" title given to the Urban Oasis. It is more like your ownloft-style city apartment! It was so clean and beautifully decorated. The staff were really friendly and offered advice and suggestions for activities, restaurants etc. Laptop access was really helpful. Excellent location. Would definitely go back!

Stayed at the urban oasis in hot hot June 2009. The place is amazing for the money, immaculately clean, lovely modern decor, wonderful location, the staff are great and will interact as little or as much as you like. You have access to the full kitchen and as there aren't many rooms its never too busy you don't have to... More

We really enjoyed our stay at Urban Oasis. It is a really clean, modern and secure. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice to have access to kitchen. There are also a couple of lap tops for people to use, free wifi, and bean bags in the lounge area. It really is an oasis in a hectic city. Would definitely... More

This was an amazing find, brilliant location, between 5th and Broadway. Loads of Subway stations around, really easy to get anywhere quickly. Amazing staff, very clean, option to cook yoru own food or order takeaway in, or go out to the many places nearby Free phonecalls and fast internet. Staff very helpful and will help answer any query. Will definitely... More

Thank you Urban Oasis for a great stay. The girls on reception are great and very helpful. The Hostel itself is gorgeously fitted out. Very clean and tranquil settings. The location is very handy too situated between 5th avenue and Broadway and only a short walk to Penn Station or half an hour walk to Times Square. The king size... More