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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
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 2,578 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests highlighted the excellent <b>location</b> near Central Park and metro stations. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was praised, though <b>room comfort</b> received mixed reviews due to temperature issues. Staff were friendly, and the accommodation offered good <b>value for money</b>. Public transport options were convenient.
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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

  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    This Hostel is one of the nicest I have visited. Very clean rooms and the common areas were big and beautifully decorated . There is a coffee shop in hose with food and deserts too. The staff were great ! My friend and I are over 50 and we did not...
  • Natalie
    Austria Austria
    This was my first time staying at a hostel, and I couldn’t have picked a better place than HI Hostel in New York City! The location is perfect, with easy access to public transport and many attractions nearby. The staff were friendly and always...
  • Haruna
    Japan Japan
    People are friendly, the room and shower room are clean, good location to access
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Very close to a subway station. Overall pretty clean and comfortable facility. Quite good for a hostel.
  • Dennis
    Canada Canada
    It was super streamlined, and very clean. honestly, if you're not trying to spent a ton of time at your accomdiation experience, and are just planning to be out and about in the city, this is the best value I could find, and it was better than I...
  • Nahiara
    United States of America United States of America
    Facilities were clean. It’s close to the subway station.
  • Tahar
    Algeria Algeria
    The overall stay experience was great, the facilities in the kitchen are very helpful, tours are wonderful.
  • Emiliano
    Uruguay Uruguay
    The location, the hostel organized activities, the easy check in/out process. Great value for money.
  • Isabella
    Brazil Brazil
    Good price for good benefits. Second time in NY and second time at HI NY. Rooms were ok and nice.
  • Wai
    Canada Canada
    Location is good. They have laundry, kitchen, accessible shower.

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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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

  • 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.

  • 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.