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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. The Hosteling International New York offers dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Linens, towels and a housekeeping service are provided. New York Hosteling International offers a games room with pool tables. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for New York
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francisco
    Canada Canada
    The location, the building and the friendly people.
  • Ad
    Morocco Morocco
    The location is perfect, had the illimited metro card so traveling everywhere was so easy, The hostel has everything necessary you'll need, stuff is nice and helpful
  • Yuan
    China China
    Thanks to this property I met some awesome friends that I shall never forget for my life…
  • Quantumducky
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Best hostel I've tried in New York. Nice staff, great facilities and a cosy and comfortable room.
  • Rosales
    United States of America United States of America
    Heck of a hostel… I felt like home in my bunk bed as a child … I felt secure and comfortable…
  • Said
    Belgium Belgium
    Bed are confortable, People are friendly. The kitchen, the bathroom are clean. Very easy to use. There is also a beautiful terrace. Thank you, you made my first trip to New york a good experience :)
  • Juan
    Argentina Argentina
    Everything about the premises is either very good or just great. There are different lounge rooms where I'd usually just chill after a long day visiting places, and you can charge your devices while you lay down on one of those comfortable...
  • Isadora
    Brazil Brazil
    Amazing location, crew and accommodations. Everything was always super clean and all the dorms and common areas are nice and comfortable.
  • Rudiger_g
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostel is close to the subway station which made getting around NYC very easy. The common areas were also very nice. There was a seating area with tables and an area with couches and comfortable chairs to hang out in. There are also...
  • Yinon
    United States of America United States of America
    great area, pretty close to the subway very clean, and def worth the price

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Yes, you do. But if you need one, you can buy one at the front desk for $3.54.
    Answered on 16 September 2019
  • hi! do you have luggage storage? if yes, how much is it? and about the single bed dorm, can I lock it when I leave the room?

    We are happy to store luggage for free if your room is not available upon arrival. Best wishes.
    Answered on 30 January 2021
  • Do you have towels?

    Yes, we provide them free of charge.
    Answered on 16 September 2019
  • How much does it cost to wash my clothes?

    The soap is $1.50, washer is $1.75 and dryer is $1.75. This is around $5.
    Answered on 30 October 2019
  • What is the difference between the economy, standard or premium dormitory?

    Hello Economy - 10-12 beds Standard - 8 beds Premium - 4-6 beds
    Answered on 2 November 2020

Area info

Amenities of HI New York City Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
HI New York City Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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 ID 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI New York City Hostel

  • HI New York City Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at HI New York City Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at HI New York City Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • HI New York City Hostel is 2.3 miles from the center of New York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.