HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Central Park in New York

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Reception
Aerial view
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Manhattan stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manhattan hostel, you'll find Central Park and Columbia University. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbia University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Sinai Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Times Square - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • 103 St. Station (Broadway) - 3 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Du Soleil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picky Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bosino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel near Central Park in New York
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at HI New York City - Hostel.

This New York hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 724 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
HI New York City - Hostel offers 724 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. This New York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Per property policy, the maximum length of stay per guest is 21 days per calendar year.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Gusts under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, parent, guardian or chaperone. Guests aged 13 and older may stay in a shared dormitory if accompanied by a legal guardian staying in the same dormitory.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI New York City - Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hostelling International New York City Hostel
Hostelling International Hostel
Hostelling International New York City
Hostelling International
Hostel HI New York City
HI New York City
HI New York City Hostel
Hi York City Hostel York
HI New York City - Hostel New York
HI New York City - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is HI New York City - Hostel to the airport?

HI New York City - Hostel is 9.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HI New York City - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI New York City - Hostel.

Does HI New York City - Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI New York City - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HI New York City - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Empire City Casino (16-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at HI New York City - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at HI New York City - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HI New York City - Hostel have a pool?

HI New York City - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HI New York City - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI New York City - Hostel to downtown New York?

HI New York City - Hostel is 6.3 mi away from New York.

HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very nice, with some weird cons! Staff was approachable and there were no issues or questions regarding safety inside and out. Very convenient and down the block from a station. The only big concern I had there was the smell at different points. The moment I walked in, something reeked of feces and diarrhea at the front desk and lobby (I am unsure if there was an incident, but it was quickly cleaned up). The hallways of the dorms reeked of musty feet and body odor (the other ladies in my room agreed), and the smell never changed during my stay. It stayed a bit in the rooms too, but was mainly in the hallway. I cannot remember which floor I stayed on. The rooms were clean and the bed situations were comfortable with curtains for privacy. The kitchen facilities and common areas were extremely nice, including the outdoor patio. Because there was a mix of families and older adults, it was not as social for a solo traveler in their 20s that I would hope for. This did mean it was calm and quiet, which was a nice break from the busy city. Extremely great pros but very prominent cons.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrícia

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Probably the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Clean, secure, and had wonderful amenities and activities. Also had all female dorms which was a huge plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience and wonderful people
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RagavendraIniyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel so I didn’t know what to expect but I had a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manyongo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place. Definitely recommend,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
8/10 for hostel, 9/10 for neighborhood, area is nice especially for taking night stroll, lots of restaurants with outside patios, lots of young families walking, felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

pearl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I feel like the property could use some slight renovation and deep cleaning especially in bathroom area. Saw some mold in the showers. It is New York so spaces can get messy quickly but i wish they would do a more thorough cleaning of the bedroom floors. The washer also ended up leaving stains on my clothes. I have stayed here before and that did not happen last time so maybe it’s due to a previous user of that washer. But if the washers could be cleaned more frequently that would also be great. Overall the staff’s super nice and was very helpful with my payment as I didn’t have the physical card or Apple Pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjib Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munir

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, easy going, accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay when you are on a budget!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Checking in/out was extremely easy. Facilities were really high quality, especially for the price, really close to subway stations and also central park, good area with a variety of things to do and eat. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aruzhan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Basim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had good experience at the hostel. great place for a short stay. friendly environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Olubukola

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarif

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leroy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ARMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m 6’2(189cm) And the bed wasn’t big enough for me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025