HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private 4-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park
This smoke-free hostel features a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and ATM/banking services are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
HI New York City - Hostel offers 724 shared accommodations with air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. This New York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
HI New York City - Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and 5 meeting rooms are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include 5 meeting rooms, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and nice bathrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University
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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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

  • 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

HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the above.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raúl

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

Weekend travel

Very good experience, service was very pleasent; very clean and comfortable rooms. Easy to follow instructions upon arrival. Tasty food at the cafeteria and enjoyable common rooms. Check out was very smooth. Good opportunity to meet new people from different places.
Front building/ Entrance
Bed setting
Cafeteria
Pool table (one of the common areas)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked this place for years it actually seems a bit better than last time I stayed a few years back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for solo travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived, the prior guests belongings had been left in the bunk and locker. They quickly switched me to another bunk with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akinbiyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice, clean, and near the subway. So, it’s an incredible deal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the HI Hostel NYC!!! I will always stay there!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall convenient & Safe & Economical
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejbahadur

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

A happy customer

Good budget friendly bed to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mokrane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and clean hostel in Manhattan with a great location and close to public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son enjoyed his stay. He highly recommends. I was happy he was happy and I rested easy knowing he felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Almost Perfect

This hostel is so close to being beyond amazing. The location is great, with a short walk to subway access. There's also a decent variety of restaurants nearby. It was very clean, from the front entrance to the dorm rooms. I appreciated the cafe with reasonable prices (the food was almost all good, the eggs were a little rough as they're reheated but for the price and convenience it's nothing a little salt and pepper can't make manageable). Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The only issues that I had were for one, the twice that I had to use the handicapped shower stall during my stay due to availability, the water didn't get any better than lukewarm. The other showers got very warm. I hate that the only shower option that someone may have isn't comfortable. Secondly, the beds were insanely hard. I woke up at 4:30 on my last day because my back was screaming in pain, and I don't have back issues. It's manageable with enough pillows and blankets to cushion, but it's really uncomfortable. I absolutely loved the value and the location. If I was working with a limited budget, I wouldn't be afraid to stay here again. However, if I have the budget for something else then I'm going to choose something else, just for the sleep quality. I really appreciate all of the extras offered, but at the end of the day I'm paying for a place to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyeonsu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arda Kagan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadoe

Liked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Abderrahim, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bomee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sooooo good:)
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOBUHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's so confortable and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025