HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Reception
Meeting facility
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private Bunk Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 12 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 12 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 12 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed In 6 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute 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.

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.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean | Friendly staff | Walkable area | Very limited space
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marijose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my staying!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money. I meet plenty of Travers in the hostel. The staff where very nice and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great home base for solo travelers

Solo traveled to NYC for 4 nights. The place has everything you need. Bed w/blanket, towels, shower, water station. The main floor has a couple of lively comfy hang out spots aswell, and since the majority of others are also solo, I found myself talking to strangers regularly. Very comfy environment
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ece

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. Close to subway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Clean. Cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, close to everything, good neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Santa Fe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was hesitant at first, this being my first experience staying at a hostal. After the first night, I decided to extend for the complete duration of my trip. Showers aren't super spacious, but they do their job and facilities seem to be kept up and cleaned well. They apparently have two kitchens, which one was under renovation. I budgeted for eating out, so I didn't use it, yet I saw plenty of people using it comfortably. There seems to be an area for all you need: a cafeteria like seating area with high chairs, a lounge if you need to do some reading or work, and the charmig patio seems to be where everyone wants to hang out and get together. Your own bed has your own light, charging stations, and a curtain for privacy. So it was still comfortable to do whatever you need if everybody else is asleep and you don't want to be a bother. Privacy is a luxury, but I quickly decided I didn't need it that much when you compare the prices to a and actual, reliable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brigid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hostel experience. Property offered a lot of open spaces for meeting and doing activities. Also offered a range of NYC experiences you could sign up for, and reasonably priced cafe for breakfast/lunch items. Was a bit of a backup in the bathrooms for sink space at times, but in a shared space you just have to plan for that in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Flier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and safe, nice area, close to the train. They can keep your bags for a fee after checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr MEHAK PREET, Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transportation and food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiangdong

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025