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HI New York City - Hostel

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A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a chandelier, and a wall with graffiti art.
A spacious ballroom with a patterned carpet, multiple tables and chairs, and a chandelier.
The exterior of the New York International AYH-Hostel with stone facade, two brown doors, and black planters with greenery.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring, wooden picnic tables, and green umbrellas.
A room with a brick wall, a large 'NYC' sign, a staircase, and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

A bunk bed room with curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed Gender)

A bunk bed room with curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed In All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In Men's 10-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

A bunk bed room with a desk and a window.

Bed In Men's 10-Bed Dormitory (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

New York

At HI New York City - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Central Park and Columbia University. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .You'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Broadway and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from 5th Avenue with a stay at this 4-property class Manhattan hostel.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morningside Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of St. John the Divine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Columbia University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 103 St. Station (Broadway) - 3 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 4 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plowshares Coffee Bloomingdale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mama's TOO! - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arco Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Dive - ‬4 min walk

About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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 4-star New York hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 709 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
HI New York City - Hostel offers 709 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.

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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
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 4:00 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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 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
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HI New York City - Hostel?

HI New York City - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI New York City - Hostel?

No, HI New York City - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI New York City - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI New York City - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1221 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuanfang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only for a night, but it was the perfect place, cost and location wise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leticya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Checking in and out was very efficient. Location was convenient to a lot of places in New York, especially Central Park. Room was nice and clean upon arrival. Close to the subway station too so made traveling around New York doable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, great Staff and amenities! Super easy to makes friends :) Great for solo female travelers
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazin g atmosphere and guest inclusion
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eulainy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it so much! it was my first time staying in a hostel, helpful staff and an incredible atmosphere, met a lot of new friends!! I'll be going back 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dheeptha Rai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED THE STAY. GREAT location - felt clean despite barely noticing the hygiene employees - super friendly staff - great amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thoeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. The property was close to public transportation and local cafes and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 1st time staying at a hostel. It was clean, great amenities & location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy spot in the Upper West Side. Not far from Central Park and the subway stations. Has lots of cool activities that go on during the week. Lots of different restaurants in the area to try out as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wenqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place a lot of enhancements are being done
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here love it will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, helpful staff, good option for long or short stays. The beds are comfortable, and the showers too (the toilet are a bit on the small side, but nothing major). Rooms have a locker, AC and heater. It has a cafeteria in the lobby and a new bar for guests. Study room, kitchen, laundry and other spaces are available for guests. Check in or check out processes are very smooth, and luggage storage is available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property to stay at near central park. The elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khawaja nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice & convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hidden gem especially for those traveling on a budget. NYC has great restaurants but that can get expensive so the cooking facilities are a tremendous asset. The patio, bar/ lounge, pool table are all great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hyounook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean rooms, the friendly staff, and the location, which was close to the center.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Semen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a beautiful historic building, well kept and in a great area. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good amenities, perfect base for exploring nyc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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