You never know until you go
Because I forgot to prolong my reservation early enough, I had to move out of my first hostel in NYC, West End Studios, and get a second one - Hostelling International at 891 Amsterdam Avenue, i.e. just couple of blocks away.
The difference between both hostels is staggering - now I consider West End Studios to be probably the worst place to stay in NY! I will post pictures for comparison when I have some time. The guys may be cheating with online reviews, though, for they have so many positive ones at hostels.com, that I find it quite surprising. Even though some realistic ones can be found after some search elsewhere, e.g. here.
As a result, then, I’m staying in a decent hostel now, a reward for my carelessness, quite as usual.
