Having problems locating cheap hotels to stay while visiting New York? Not to worry as a few hostels in New York employ their long-term residents (a commitment period is required) as desk clerks or as housekeeping staff in exchange for free accommodation so if you are planning to move to New York or have extended stay in New York, these NY hostels with work exchange programs can be your ticket in finding boarding during your time.

If you are an International visitor and will visit using the visa waiver program, you may have already know that you are unable to go to school or earn an income so see which hostel’s work exchange program will benefit you. For new offers, please see the job section of our online community.

Jazz On the Park (Broken Link, 4/2019)
36 West 106th Street
(between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West)
New York, NY 10025
1-212-932-1600

If you’re an international traveler planning an extended stay (at least 3 months) in New York consider joining Jazz’s Work Exchange Program where you will have the opportunity to work and live in a friendly atmosphere and meet people from around the world.

Lafayette International Hostel‎ (Closed)
484 Lafayette Avenue
(between Franklin Avenue and Bedford Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
1-347-551-0480‎

If you’re an international traveler planning an extended stay (at least 6 months) in New York consider joining Lafayette’s Work Exchange Program where you will have the opportunity to work and live in a friendly atmosphere and meet people from around the world.

Metropol Hostel (Closed)
133 North Fourth Street
(between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
1-888-529-2826

If you’re an international traveler planning an extended stay in New York consider joining Metropol’s Work Exchange Program where you will have the opportunity to work and live in a friendly atmosphere and meet people from around the world.

Pink Hostels (Closed)
137 West 111th Street
(between 7th Avenue & Malcom X Boulevard)
New York, NY 10026
1-646-371-9369

If you’re an international traveler planning an extended stay (at least 3 months) in New York consider joining Pink Hostel’s Work Exchange Program where you will have the opportunity to work and live in a friendly atmosphere and meet people from around the world.

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