Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute 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 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. This New York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
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.
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 (once per stay)
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.
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
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1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
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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 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
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.
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 aged 13 and older may stay in a shared dormitory if accompanied by a legal guardian staying in the same dormitory.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
9.0
Wonderful
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The best thing about this hostel is that its close to the 1 and other transportation. But that's about it. The rooms were unbearably hot. They had the units on a schedule set to 82. Even if you turned them down after a few hours it would go back up to 82. I woke up sweating. The rooms themselves were clean but everything else, barely. It smelled in the hallways and they wear very dirty and the tiles stained. The elevator is super slow. The showers had mold in them. The staff themselves were friendly. The cafe downstairs didnt open until 6:50 so inconvenient for anyone needing food or coffee prior to starting the day. Overall, i would not return. I've stayed at much better hotels for less.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Hostel was clean, lots of rooms to hangout at, food is delicious and cheap(portions are big). Bedroom and bathrooms were clean. I would return.
I attended the yoga and comedy show the hostel puts on.
carmen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ellen
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This works for one night when you only want to sleep.