HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Living area
Lobby
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private 4-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park
This smoke-free hostel features a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and ATM/banking services are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
HI New York City - Hostel offers 724 shared accommodations with air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. This New York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
HI New York City - Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and 5 meeting rooms are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include 5 meeting rooms, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and nice bathrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University
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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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 (daily)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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

  • 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

HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

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

Agbor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was fair and the place seems quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jansin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fast on checking me in and I like the properties over-all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean, comfortable bed and spacious locker offered in each room. Bathroom facilities were regularly cleaned and adequate
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Surprise
I didn’t know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and professional. The place was marvelous and totally recommend it. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Auden

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Auden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAEHYEON

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the covienance to travel all the boros and restaurants near by. Staff is friendly and so are the quess from all over the world.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna lidia

Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sir George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to most places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

grigorii

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Liked: Staff & service
Bathrooms can be improved a little. Rest all amenities are great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility were pretty nice here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Good for a quick one night trip.
Bring shoes for the shared showers and ear plugs. It kind of feels like a college dorm. Lots of young people. Good for a one night trip, but definitely not for those who want more privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel very safe which is a super important thing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jeanyong

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024