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Funky gem in Chelsea: playfully painted rooms and an outdoor seating area, solicitous staff and the best location for 33rd and 7th Ave Bolt Bus users, very reasonable rates make this hostel a great deal. I slept in the Esther Williams room, fully tiled, like a swimming pool. Furnishings and fixtures are old and shabby, so nothing feels quite clean, but it was the most convenient location and has a great atmosphere.