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HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Central Park in New York

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Reception
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Interior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morningside Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a white wall.

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a white wall.

Bed In All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In Men's 10-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

A bunk bed room with a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Bed In Men's 10-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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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).
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morningside Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of St. John the Divine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia University - 11 min walk - 0.6 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) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picky Barista - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Benny's Lung Sheng Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sal and Carmine Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arco Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel near Central Park in New York
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • 709 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
HI New York City - Hostel offers 709 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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  • Air conditioning
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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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: 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 9.9 mi (33-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 Resorts World Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 849 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1225 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leticya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Willie

The staff was great and the room setup and amenities were fantastic. There was a big enough locker for my items. Great activities going on and food services were very good onsite.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Hyounook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean rooms, the friendly staff, and the location, which was close to the center.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here love it will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities and a good location for subways into town and Central Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Semen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a beautiful historic building, well kept and in a great area. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good amenities, perfect base for exploring nyc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms and amenities. The area is amazing, I'm in love with UWS now
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has always been great 👍 not for luxury but a great quality and environment for your money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great especially the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Xiaojing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

XIUCHUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super helpful. Amenities are just very good and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great great location, good vibes, welcoming community, clean and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zhonghua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean room, good dining room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ZHAONAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good . I love guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Wonderful option if you want to save some money in an expensive city at a class establishment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

danyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots a shops nearby and close to a subway, clean and air conditioned
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good experience staying at this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025