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Central Park West Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Central Park in New York

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Property entrance

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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201 W 87th Street, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Manhattan stay.A stay at this Manhattan hostel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Central Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lincoln Center and Columbia University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lincoln Center - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Columbia University - 9 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 10 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Times Square - 13 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • 86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yasouvlaki - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

Hostel near Central Park in New York
Central Park West Hostel offers its guests an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Central Park West Hostel also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
Central Park West Hostel offers 4 shared accommodations with air conditioning, irons/ironing boards, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Property is also known as

Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel
Central Park West Hostel York
Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Park West Hostel to the airport?

Central Park West Hostel is 9.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Central Park West Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Central Park West Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Central Park West Hostel offer free breakfast?

Central Park West Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Park West Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Empire City Casino (15-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Central Park West Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Central Park West Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Central Park West Hostel have a pool?

Central Park West Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Central Park West Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Central Park West Hostel to downtown New York?

Central Park West Hostel is 5.5 mi away from New York.

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 436 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the furniture is old, dirty and ripped, no lightbulbs, the space in between the toilet and the wall is super reduced, the sink is full of mold. And the smell of weed inside the building is horrendous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to the property and nobody answered. We could not do a check in, and now they don’t want to refund us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pâmela

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room because as it was advertised on Expedia, it appeared clean and nice for the price; what i got proved it false advertisement. What pictures you see are specifically curated. Very likely the first floor. Which is the only floor to have wifi by the way, in the lounge. The free wifi advertisment is a lie. I also was not informed that I, a woman, would be sharing a room- much less with a random man that walked in while I was half naked and sleeping. The front desk treated me as if I was unreasonable for being deeply disturbed and traumatised by this, and I immediately left that night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Léia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is not hot water, everything very dirty, restrooms, rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this hostel.

Very bare. No lockers in the dorms, room is poorly lit and not well-ventilated, the lounge area with the adjacent mess hall are unkempt, and the communal shower rooms are grimy and do not have toilet rolls. The hostel's only positive attribute is its very close proximity to Central Park, convenience stores, and the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daejah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems that there are local homeless people living in the propriety (not that is a problem, but they need to add extra steps to keep the place clean), and there are so many cockroaches everywhere. They must not have done proper pest control for several months.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not recommend to general travelers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

RENEE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately, the pictures are way nicer on the sites. Luckily I only saw one roach which was near the lobby kitchen area and no rats. Great location however.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Business traveler
The same issue mentioned in previous reviews: noisy from HC/heating-air conditioner. Good location, but definitely, need maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahid

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Location is great. It was too hot and noisy during night because oil heater kept running all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's exactly what you pay for. Where else can you stay in NYC for this price? The bed was very uncomfortable and the provided sheet left me freezing through out the night...Other than that, it's a roof over your head for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Herlia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025