HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park

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Relax in a charming outdoor space with picnic tables, benches, and lush greenery.
Relax in a serene space with a large mirror, brick accent wall, and potted plant.
Classic brick building with a central entrance and gabled roofs, offering a convenient parking area.
Host meetings and events in style with a spacious conference room featuring a large central table, ornate columns, and decorative chandeliers.
Check-in at the vibrant lobby, featuring a checkered floor and colorful murals.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private 4-Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Manhattan hostel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Lincoln Center.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Columbia University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Sinai Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Times Square - 6 min drive - 5.6 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) - 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 with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park
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.

  • 1 building
  • 724 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
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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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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

  • 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

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 3:00 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1015 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

10/10 Excellent

MIN

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

Nice

It was my 1st time that I stayed at any hostel it was a good experience! Nice property nice Co travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daiasia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, polite people. Everything I needed to ask they were very helpful and the place is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wadang

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desirae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, friendly staff, clean, affordable, close to #1 subway line which travels all the way down NYC so very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a great option for while you are traveling NYC, for many of its facilities, but here are a few things to consider after my experience. Although check in time is stated as 3pm, upon arriving at around 4pm I was unable to check in due to no rooms being available at that time and the front desk being unable to get in contact with housekeeping. I waited an hour for a room to be ready and available for me to check in, after a long travel day and where I was only offered to have my luggage stored for the mean time. Booking through the Expedia app, the property details state Breakfast is served daily - this is not true, no breakfast is available, this misinformation NEEDS to be updated. There is a cafe with food available for purchase. If this is something you take into consideration while booking, it is important to know, as I did not until I asked when checking in at the property. Note also the location is slightly further away from many popular tourist destination spots, but there is a subway station close by which was easy to navigate.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

not just for the young kids

I was in NYC solo for a few days and wanted to keep costs down. I'm in my mid-50s and the place was perfect for me. it was clean and comfortable and everyone was very friendly. It was a great stay for a very reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed this day. It was a great price for the time I spent here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yussef

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

10/10 Excellent

Boualem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hadn’t stayed at a hostel before this one, and I was skeptical of any lodging outside of Hotels, Air BnB, and family/friends. I saw this spot had great reviews and the price was perfect for me just moving to NYC with no apartment yet. Once I got there, I realized how spoiled I was & how much I could’ve saved if I had started staying at hostels sooner! The spaces is filled with so many different people from all over the world! Families, individuals & groups were all present. Seeing families made me feel extra safe. The staff was very kind, and since I speak Spanish too, I had to have a couple conversations with staff members before I left. Everyone I spoke with was very friendly, detailed with their jobs, and made my experience even better. They have BIG lockers for luggage storage before & after check-in, a kitchen, yoga room, café, patio, laundry, TV room, and so many other activities and amenities. It’s a great decision for solo travelers or groups! I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balloon

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

10/10 Excellent

Yimingaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thoeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the property. Very nicely kept and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayane

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

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy Quainoo

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025