Name: West Side YMCA
Address: 5 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York City, NY 10023, United States of America, 5 West 63rd Street, New York State, NY 10023, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $55 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.3

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, culture and walking – Check location 5 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York City, NY 10023, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, culture and walking – Check location

*9.4* Central Park: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.4* Columbus Circle: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.3* Lincoln Center: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

66th Street – Lincoln Center: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

59th Street – Columbus Circle: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.2* Dante Park: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.9* Avery Fiscer Hall: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.4* The Julliard School: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

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August 8, 2016

This is a great location for a safe stay in NYC. Basic room and nothing fancy but exactly what a solo traveler could need

Cherry, United States of America

The deluxe single room with semiprivate bathroom was spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and accessible. Using other facilities -- gym, locker room, sauna, classes -- a huge advantage. Location!!

Linda, Israel

Staff was excellent. Location great. Use of facilities -- gym, classes, women's locker room, sauna -- wonderful.

Linda, Israel

The location is just perfect and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again next time, without any doubt.

Carlos, Spain

the location was exactly where i wanted to be. i like the friendliness of everyone working at the ymca. it was quite cold but the room was always warm and i loved being able to go down to the small shop for coffee and bagel every morning. i did not use the gym but was impressed by the quality of the equipment. the the price was unbeatable.

James, United States of America

Fantastic location! Very convenient. The bunk bed/mattresses were quite comfortable for our one night stay. Location was quieter than we expected.

Kylie, United States of America

Facilty and staff are excellent. The rooms although clean are very basic in comfort.

Andrew, United States of America

I liked the location of the property is situated on the westside just up from Columbus Circle. It is a half block to Central Park and one block directly in front of Lincoln Center next to lots of restaurants.

Knorma, United States of America

Close to central park and Lincoln center as well as subway. Staff helpful and pleasant.

Swimtonya, United States of America

The Y is unique. It is not the Plaza so you will not get room service, an iron or a turn-down service. What you get is, in my opinion, the best value in NYC. Security is exceptional. You do not get past the front door without a room key. The payment for the stay allows you to access the considerable facilities at the Y, including, for me, the finest steam room in NYC. I have stayed here many times and the steam room, is never out of order. Never. I have lost count of the amount of times luxury hotels put up the out-of-order sign, again and again. You can cancel right up the last, without charge and they do not succeed your credit card dry with deposits and taxes. What you see is what you get. The location.....is peerless. The rooms are cosy, comfortable and clean with a tv and an air conditioning unit. One of the best areas of New York to stay and visit. I always regret putting reviews up, like this as next time, it is difficult to get a room!

Donald, United States of America

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9.2

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“This is a great location for a safe stay in NYC. Basic room and nothing fancy but exactly what a solo traveler could need”

Cherry United States of America
“The deluxe single room with semiprivate bathroom was spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and accessible. Using other facilities -- gym, locker room, sauna, classes -- a huge advantage. ”

Linda Israel
“Staff was excellent. Location great. Use of facilities -- gym, classes, women's locker room, sauna -- wonderful.”

Linda Israel
“The location is just perfect and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again next time, without any doubt.”

Carlos Spain
“the location was exactly where i wanted to be. i like the friendliness of everyone working at the ymca. ”

James United States of America
“Fantastic location! Very convenient. The bunk bed/mattresses were quite comfortable for our one night stay. Location was quieter than we expected.”

Kylie United States of America
“Facilty and staff are excellent. The rooms although clean are very basic in comfort.”

Andrew United States of America
“I liked the location of the property is situated on the westside just up from Columbus Circle. ”

Knorma United States of America
“Close to central park and Lincoln center as well as subway. Staff helpful and pleasant.”

Swimtonya United States of America
“The Y is unique. It is not the Plaza so you will not get room service, an iron or a turn-down service. What you get is, in my opinion, the best value in NYC. Security is exceptional. ”

Donald United States of America

Located 150 feet away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.

A desk, a TV and air conditioning are provided in each room at West Side YMCA. Linens and towels are included as well. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom down the hall.

A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to West Side YMCA. The property features a 65000 square-feet fitness center that comes with a sauna, steam room, weight-lifting and cardiovascular equipment and 2 indoor swimming pools. There are several free weekly group exercise classes for guests as well. These classes are subject to availability.

Lincoln Center is just 1,000 feet from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 2,300 feet away. The American Museum of Natural History is 15 minutes’ walk away.

Upper West Side is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, culture and walking.

This is our guests' favorite part of New York City, according to independent reviews. In this area you can shop 'til you drop for popular brands like H&M.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Steps away from beautiful Central Park and down the block from Lincoln Center, the West Side YMCA is conveniently located for all your New York City experiences. Situated 4 blocks from the 59th Street/Columbus transit hub, getting around New York will be a breeze. When you get back from your busy day, unwind and enjoy the use of our state of the art fitness center, sauna, steam rooms, try 1 of the 90 free group exercise classes we offer each week or take a dip in our lap or recreational pools. Enjoy a snack from our café or watch TV in the Guest Lounge. Be sure to ask about any special events that might be scheduled. If you are here will a group, ask about renting space for an activity of work shop that you have scheduled our let our Arts Department design a special program for you. We look forward to making this a great experience for you.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, culture and walking – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Museum of Biblical Art
0.1 miles
Dante Park
0.1 miles
Metropolitan Opera House
0.1 miles
Avery Fiscer Hall
0.2 miles
Alice Tully Hall
0.2 miles
Lincoln Center
0.2 miles
Columbus Circle
0.2 miles
59th Street – Columbus Circle
0.2 miles
66th Street – Lincoln Center
0.2 miles
The Julliard School
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Smith Restaurant
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

LaGuardia Airport
5.7 miles
Newark Liberty International Airport
11.8 miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport
13.4 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is great. Literally less than 100 metres from Central Park. I also like the fact they have swimming pools, a big gym, squash and basketball courts,...”

Justin

Australia

7.9

“Clean, central position, 20 min. walking distance to Time square, 2 min. to central park. Friendly staff, sport facilities were great, included in the local fee...”

Stefania

Spain

7.9

“The people, the sauna, the great location....”

Ramirofabian

Argentina

8.3

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

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When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

West Side YMCA accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note, the mandatory daily Guest Room Membership fee provides each registered guest full access to the following facilities:
• 2 swimming pools
• Locker room/showers plus steam and sauna
• Gym/group exercise classes/cardio/weight rooms

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.

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Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Cherry
United States of America

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are shared bathrooms which some might find awkward but is ok as long as you know what to expect going in
This is a great location for a safe stay in NYC. Basic room and nothing fancy but exactly what a solo traveler could need

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Elena
Russia

5 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
High audibility, but depends from your neighbors. I didn’t have noise over nights. In any case, you can use earplugs.
Unassumingly, but the property value for its money. Very good location! Deluxe rooms are clean and not bad for its money. Linen and towels are changed every day. There is not problems with a bathroom, always was available room. I had a room on 13th floor.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Julia
United Kingdom
9.4

“As expected for the price.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
Air con, hot room and noisy people in the early hours of the morning.
The room was ok but very hot. The air con made such a loud noise I could not keep it on.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Ray
United States of America
7.1

“Good location in the city and Ok for a short stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Bed and Bathroom equipments : state of repair
Ok for low budget visitors

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Darren
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Bunk Bed Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super clean great pool and friendly helpful staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Michelle
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Bunk Bed Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s location and the cleanliness

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Anonymous
Brazil
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
The stuff are not so polite. They try to charge more than the booking.com. You need to pay even to hold your luggage.
Location is very close to the subway and near downtown

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Anonymous
Puerto Rico
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room’s window seems a little bit deteriorated. Some of them should be repair or replace.
Location and security

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Justin
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wished they had more communal areas for guests to interact. Pool tables, a bar, an area to meet other travellers would have been great. It’s not a very social hostel in that regard.
The location is great. Literally less than 100 metres from Central Park. I also like the fact they have swimming pools, a big gym, squash and basketball courts, a running track. Great if you like to stay active while on holiday. I would definitely stay here again when In New York.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Linda
Israel
Age group: 55 – 64
8.3

“Very comfortable, staff was excellent. Semiprivate bathroom was great. Location amazing.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Elevators were slow. Would prefer bathroom in room.
The deluxe single room with semiprivate bathroom was spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and accessible. Using other facilities -- gym, locker room, sauna, classes -- a huge advantage. Location!!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Linda
Israel
Age group: 55 – 64
8.3

“The shared bathroom was problematic, but staff was great. Using gym and location a huge advantage.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 10 nights
Room is tiny. Shared bathroom was not always clean -- toilets were often clogged.
Staff was excellent. Location great. Use of facilities -- gym, classes, women's locker room, sauna -- wonderful.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Moira
Norway
7.1

“Quite ok, would want to come back next time.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The room was very spartan, (but functional) could have been a bit nicer with curtains or some kind of decoration on the walls.
Central location, Close to Central Park, and also Lincoln Center. Easy Access, friendly staff, excellent Fitness center.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Carlos
Spain
7.9

“Good location near the central park”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Bunk Bed Room Semi-private bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
The closing doors sound from the other rooms can be annoying and wake you up sometimes. Would recommend to improve this issue and the all experience will be much better. Beds are not the most comfortable in the market but they do the job.
The location is just perfect and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again next time, without any doubt.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Michele
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a bit sparse for me

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Always feel comfortable at the west side.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was far from my room
The front desk people are so helpful and gracious

Stayed in December 2018

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	Deluxe Single Room Semi-private bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Standard Quadruple Room 4 twin beds	Show prices
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