Central Park West Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 4 Bed Shared Dorm)
Lobby

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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201 W 87th Street, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

New York

At Central Park West Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Manhattan hostel include Lincoln Center and Columbia University.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beacon Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪City Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪French Roast - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yasouvlaki - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

As a guest of Central Park West Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Central Park West Hostel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
Central Park West Hostel offers 4 shared accommodations with air conditioning, an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Property is also known as

Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel
Central Park West Hostel York
Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Central Park West Hostel?

Central Park West Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Central Park West Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Central Park West Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Central Park West Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 467 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Tony

Nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great option with great location and price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great location! Bathrooms were fairly clean but the rooms lacked better cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Internet did not work in room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful and wonderful place surrounded by all services, but it is better for those who want to go to keep their car at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times and always am pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Maren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were animals in my room!! I Write something already. It was sooooo bad!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and the location sublime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt stay there it was falsed advised and will not be revcieving my money back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Amenities
Room was freezing. Bathroom down hall was dirty. No TV. Not enough blankets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyson Makoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Holy
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Is the LORD
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Staff & service

Economy is okay.

The cost or a bed was minimal - and you get what you pay for. The elevator worked. My room was tidy, internet worked in the common room, and bed adequate. Shared bathrooms always have shower issues. Overall, I felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, comfortable, a lot of culture in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, quiet and clean. Most friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Balbir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good with friendly staff available 24 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but roaches
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gopinath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No body while checking.had to wait long time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near subways, good wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Location is great. It was too hot and noisy during night because oil heater kept running all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Bailey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It wouldn't be bad if it weren't for the bugs. Sooooo many bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location with excellent services. So much selection of morning coffee. I love to stay again when I come back to SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not recommend to general travelers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a great experience and stay in this place. The place is central and easily accessible, the workers of the place were always very friendly and courteous. The treatment by the staff has been the best, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024