John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Du Soleil - 3 min walk
Mama's Too - 4 min walk
Broadway Bagel - 4 min walk
Mexican Deli - 3 min walk
Arco Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
HI New York City - Hostel
Hostel near Central Park
Located close to Columbia University, HI New York City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and an elevator
A billiards/pool table, 5 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 724 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers and hair dryers
Heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Polish, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Street parking available
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Elevator
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Business services
Meeting rooms - 5
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
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 available
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
In-room accessibility
Low-height bed
Low-height counter and sink
Low-height door lock
Roll-in shower
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-width doorways
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
More
Laptop-compatible safe
Shared accommodations
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Per property policy, the maximum length of stay per guest is 21 days per calendar year.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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 fire extinguisher, 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
Gusts under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, parent, guardian or chaperone. Guests under the age of 16 cannot be accommodated in a shared dormitory.
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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
Frequently asked questions
Is HI New York City - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at HI New York City - Hostel?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at HI New York City - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at HI New York City - Hostel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is HI New York City - Hostel located?
Located in Manhattan, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). 103 St. Station (Broadway) is only a 3-minute walk and 103 St. Station (Central Park West) is 7 minutes.
HI New York City - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It's a good budget friendly hostel considering how expensive NYC is. Nice facilities and everyone is cordial with each other. About 5-10 mins walk to subway station, and there's a whole foods and trader joes within a few blocks away.
Clean, well maintained, close to public transport and amenities like restaurants. Beds had curtains, plug ins and reading lights. Loved having the option of renting a locker to keep luggage safe after checking out. Would recommend.
It was fun making international friends when I was staying in HI new York hostel
Namuun
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Stacey
31 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was so hot. The second I entered the property I started sweating. I had to buy a fan for just one night. Any time I was not directly in front of that fan, I was sweating. Otherwise the stay was fine.
Stacey
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Joshua
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was so hot I couldn’t sleep. None of us could, and there were only four of us. Nervous about returning tonight to a 10 bed room
The air conditioner was not working properly in my assigned room and it was very warm and stuffy in it. However, they did offer me a new room, and it ended up being a nicer room.