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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Terrace/patio
Living area
Aerial view
Meeting facility
Reception

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private 4-Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025

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 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, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, 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 limited housekeeping

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 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 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

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 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
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: 2:00 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.

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HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1012 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

Yingli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay when you are on a budget!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manyongo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place. Definitely recommend,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay at a good price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in New York
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
8/10 for hostel, 9/10 for neighborhood, area is nice especially for taking night stroll, lots of restaurants with outside patios, lots of young families walking, felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Basim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had good experience at the hostel. great place for a short stay. friendly environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, quiet and safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice! The beds are comfortable and the staff is constantly cleaning, so even there are messy guests, it’s not for long. And last and most important, it’s an inclusive space and they make sure that’s held by everyone and seen by all guests
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Checking in/out was extremely easy. Facilities were really high quality, especially for the price, really close to subway stations and also central park, good area with a variety of things to do and eat. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and easy to check in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, easy going, accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great base for exploring New York. It was clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

katharina Nanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stuff and great location. Lots of activies and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR ALFONSO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and willing to answer any questions I had. The facilities were very clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
+ 5min away from the subway station Staff are helpful Good breakfast option - A bit unsafe at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in New York City!!! Very diverse and absolutely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor patio looked very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location. Easy access to subway trains and bus. Area feels safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Takuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the subway, great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Different spaces in the building to relax, interact with people or just enjoy. I'll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025