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About this property
This uptown New York hostel is 1 block from Broadway Street and a 10-minute walk to Central Park. It features free Wi-Fi, a movie lounge, and a large patio. HI New York City offers dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Linens, towels and housekeeping service are provided. HI New York City offers a games room with pool table. Guests have free access to the large community kitchen and can get beverages and snacks from the café. The hostel offers many activities including pub crawls, night club events and in-house comedy and variety shows. HI NYC Hostel is a 2-minute walk from the 103rd Street Subway Station, a 12-minute walk from Riverside Park, and an 18-minute train ride to Times Square.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Lift
- Garden
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Leona
Hungary
“Everything, it was close to everything, had its own drinking water fountain, and they always had fun free programs for guests to make friends and socialize with each other” - Renata
Italy
“A lot of social activities and common spaces. Many events as well.” - Tania
Argentina
“its very confortable and tidy, they have lots of activities and a bar also to have some food if you need” - Lebanese
Lebanon
“Subway stop = 1 mnt walk. Warm reception area&staff. Large space to : chill out (ex: Pool Table) & dine or snack = I bought delicious smoked salmon baguettes from it's shop. Large dormitory room. Comfortable bunk bed wiz enough light+curtain....” - Lewis
United Kingdom
“Very nice hostel, with fun activities on during day and night to help you mix with other travellers. Also a nice garden area with games to play.” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Great location upper west side by Central Park and away subway down to mid town” - Matilda
Australia
“There is nothing I don't like about It was 190m from Line 1 subway and 600m from Line and Central Park. CVS is just around the corner. Line 1 subway takes people to Broadway thru to Observatory deck It has its own cafe with lots of food! It has...” - Veroneeca
United States
“1) curtains in every bed which allows privacy 2) cleanliness - there’s always someone cleaning bathrooms and common areas 3) location - walkable & close to metro and LaGuardia bus” - Sarah
Brazil
“Everything! Location amazing. People nice. Everything clean and tidy.” - Emmy
Australia
“I really liked the location, easy to get around but still being kinda bit away from the busiest area on NYC. I loved that the hostel had spacious and cozy common areas for the guests - especially the patio, and the cafe downstairs was 11/10!🌟 Met...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
At check-in, a valid passport must be provided. US residents must provide a valid out-of-state ID. Please note: residents of New York City cannot be accommodated at this property.
This hostel has accessible features and designated rooms; please contact the hostel directly to ensure availability.
Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Maximum Stay Policy: The maximum length of stay is 21 nights per calendar year
Please note:
- Guests 18 years old and older are welcome to stay in any of our rooms without a parent or adult guardian present.
- Guests 13-17 years old require a parent or adult guardian to be with them in order to stay in a shared dormitory.
- Guests under 13 years old require a parent or adult guardian to be with them in order to stay, but they must reserve a private room or pay for all beds in a dormitory so that it is private
Please note: this property cannot accept packages arriving for guests who are not currently checked in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.