HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Reception
Living area
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private 4-Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 9 min walk
  • Columbia University - 11 min walk
  • Mount Sinai Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 5 min drive
  • Times Square - 8 min drive

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
  • ‪Mama's TOO! - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Bagel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mexican Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arco Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel near Central Park
Located close to Columbia University, HI New York City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 5 meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 724 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Gusts under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, parent, guardian or chaperone. Guests under the age of 16 cannot be accommodated in a shared dormitory.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Is HI New York City - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI New York City - Hostel?

As of Feb 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI New York City - Hostel on Feb 28, 2025 start from CA $279.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI New York City - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI New York City - Hostel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway are also within 3 mi (5 km). 103 St. Station (Broadway) is only a 3-minute walk and 103 St. Station (Central Park West) is 7 minutes.

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HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Very friendly staff, and love the environment!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Great stay. Highly recommend this hostel. Close to Central Park and subway to get anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOBUHIKO

It's so confortable and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bomee

Sooooo good:)
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadoe

I love that it feels safe to be and fun with all of the different people. The staff is amazing I love this place I'll never stop coming
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agbor

The price was fair and the place seems quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Overall, a great stay, although the immediatesurrounding area is a little sketchy and one has to stay on their toes. Other than that high marks and a decent amount of amenities as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

The facility were pretty nice here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaydon

Loved the events the Hostel hosted for free. Was an amazing way to make new friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jansin

The staff was fast on checking me in and I like the properties over-all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianella

It was a good place to stay, clean and close to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Good place to live
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SHASHI

Great environment. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

The people were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

I enjoy the covienance to travel all the boros and restaurants near by. Staff is friendly and so are the quess from all over the world.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean, comfortable, and 1/2 a block away from Central Park in a great neighborhood. No elevator, no problem. Small sacrifice for an actual hot steaming shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SHASHI

Really good. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sir George

Convenient to most places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Great hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Bathrooms can be improved a little. Rest all amenities are great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

I feel very safe which is a super important thing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Very contented stay
A front desk was very kind and accommodating period my room was very clean and quiet. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0