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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.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring, wooden picnic tables, and green umbrellas.
The exterior of the New York International AYH-Hostel with stone facade, two brown doors, and black planters with greenery.
A spacious ballroom with a patterned carpet, multiple tables and chairs, and a chandelier.
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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .With a stay at this Manhattan hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Lincoln Center.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central 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
  • Lafayette Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
  • ‪City Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saiguette - ‬5 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 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.
  • 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 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. 860 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1220 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Leticya

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

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

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

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

Aga

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

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

roger

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

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

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

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Willie

The staff was great and the room setup and amenities were fantastic. There was a big enough locker for my items. Great activities going on and food services were very good onsite.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jingfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, High ceiling. Comfortable. Not so far from city center. Subway is close. Highly recommned. Will stay agian.
Stayed 2 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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities and a good location for subways into town and Central Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms and amenities. The area is amazing, I'm in love with UWS now
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great especially the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025