There are no hostels near JFK Airport, just small to medium size hotels. The majority of the hostels are located in Manhattan.Below is a list of hostel in Manhattan with nightly rates.Hosteling International NY891 Amsterdam Av at West 103rd Street1-212-932-2300http://www.hinewyork.org around $35 a night and upJazz On the Park36 West 106th Street (between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West)1-212-932-1600http://www.jazzonthepark.comstarts around $30 a nightCentral Park Hostel19 West 103rd Street (corner of Central Park West and West 103rd Street)1-212-678-0491http://www.centralparkhostel.com/$30 at night and upThe Big Apple Hostel119 West 45th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)1-212-302-2603http://www.bigapplehostel.com$35 at night and upYou can also try the YMCA, there are two locations in Manhattan.Vanderbilt YMCA224 East 47th St. New York, NY 10017 (212) 912-2500West Side YMCA 5 West 63rd St. New York, NY 10023 (212) 875-4100 I hope this information is very helpful. If you have any questions or need travel directions while in town, just drop me a line by clicking on the avatar and e-mail icon in the profile. I ll be glad to help.Good luck
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