Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short 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.
Languages
English, French, Polish, Spanish
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.
Assistive listening devices
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar in shower
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
In-room roll-in shower
Lift
Low-height bed
Low-height counter and sink
Low-height door lock
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-width doorways
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
More
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
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.
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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They were fantastic! The building has lots of security, very safe, it's also one block away from a subway station and a very small walk to central park! I'll definitely visit again!
Great stuff and great location. Lots of activies and great place to stay
katharina Nanny
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Dylan
5 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It welcomes diversity. It was fair but I wouldn’t book again. Thank you for the hospitality.
Dylan
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
MIN
4 May 2025
MIN
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyla
Business traveller
1 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
Staff were very nice i checked in 12am and there were a big group of people. I think for the staff to have patience and be so nice that time pf night is really amazing!
The place was neat very clean!
I did after all had a ice cold shower didn’t seem to have warm water when i went. But overall i love the place.