HI New York City Hostel

Nice location. Quite close to the subway. Good value for money. Nice patio. There was a big rat there at the patio but I am just gonna overlook that.

The second floor can really use more showers. They were all always full and you had to line up. The reception staff could be a bit more friendly. They appeared quite cold to me or I guess as I learned later in my trip, NYC folks are generally cold so maybe it is wrong of me to impose my Canadian customer-interaction standards on NYC folks. lol.

The hostel was clean and well maintained. It has a good security system and a nice kitchen. There is a huge common area. Location is 3 min walk from metro.

The staff was a bit rude. They don't try to resolve your problem or cooperate. They act as if they are doing some kind of favor by giving us the room. They are very famous and almost booked all the time, but it doesn't mean that they can't treat guests with respect.

great location very close to the subway station, good value for money, staffs are friendly and volunteers are helpful, clean bathrooms and toilets, nice common areas

someone in my room didn’t follow the rule of quiet hours, she turns on the light and makes some noise at 1am. the rules should be made clearer when checking in.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The snack bar food was very good and had a nice variety, very convenient. I liked the international vibe to the facility. Location was great. Close to subway. It had many stores in the area. the entire facility was extremely clean.

Lack of privacy. I realize this is part of hostel life but... the website states that privacy curtains are provided but they are not. Had I known that I would have brought something to use for that purpose that worked better than the single sheet that was part of my bedding. A curtain is good not just for privacy but for blocking light and activity. The room was really too small for two bunk beds,especially with no privacy curtains. a good sleep mask and ear plugs are necessary. Also, the beds are very short. Im only 5 ft 2 and my head and feet hit the railings on both ends. I am guessing that the beds in male rooms must be longer but many women are taller than I am.

The location was very convenient, very close to the subway line 1 at 103 Street. Central Park was also very close by (10 minutes by foot). Easy to get to from LGA airport with the M60 bus. I stayed in an 8-bed room but I've only had one other roommate at the time (max. 2 people in the room). The toilet and showers were clean, a water fountain next to the bathroom door and a very large kitchen downstairs. On Tuesdays and Sundays there's a free comedy show I enjoyed a lot. The front desk is open 24h but in the late afternoon/evening there's a lot of people checking in so you might have to wait a little longer. The lockers in the room are big enough for a carry-on + backpack, maybe a medium suitcase would fit as well.

You have to bring your own lock for the locker. You can buy one at the front desk but I recommend bringing your own. Your bed in the room is assigned (not really a bad thing) but it could happen that you get the top bunk even if there's plenty of bottom bunks left. The a/c is rather loud but earlplugs should do the job if you're a light sleeper.

It’s so convenient all well placed in the area, subway and buses very close. Loved the cafe inside helped a lot for me. Also very safe for women. I’m a solo female traveler and didn’t feel unsafe at any moment

The staff at the counter wasn’t very nice not a word not a smile not even a hello nor indications about anything about the hostel. Had to work it out myself. I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels and this one regardless of the activities proposed the staff isn’t helpful for you to feel included

The room had a card key for entry and a locker spacious enough for a 60L backpack, secured with a regular padlock that you need to bring. The air conditioner made the room cold when on, but the temperature was comfortable when turned off. There were two outlets near the bed (although one happened to be broken). You could use one of the four baths and four toilets on a first-come, first-served basis. One dryer was provided on the wall. The cleanliness matched the price, making it a great place to stay. What pleased me was the availability of a washing machine and dryer on the second floor, and the added convenience of being able to pay with Apple Pay for laundry. Just remember to bring your own detergent. The cafe near the lobby was relatively inexpensive but served delicious food. Additionally, there was an underground kitchen available, along with a large refri.ge、rator for those who prefer cooking themselves.

Stayed at HI Hostel NYC during my first visit to NYC for 5 days. Its location (Upper West of Central Park) could make you think it's less ideal if you're visiting NYC, and it's located <5min walk from a subway station, which gets you to central Manhattan in ~30min. (It's great if you don't want to be in the extreme business of Manhattan) On each floor there's several bathrooms that were kept clean. And communal spaces were kept clean as well. Inside the hostel they offer food (sandwiches, bagels, etc) although there is also a Deli across the street and a grocery store with all amenities <5min walk (at the metro station). In the basement they have a big communal kitchen which is well equipped. (2 large fridges and a freezer, multiple stoves, etc) Staff were friendly and willing to help. And they organize several events during the week (from social meetings 2x/wk), walking tours, and pub crawls. During my stay at Pride month, they also organized several Pride events and even a night going to a party in Brooklyn. The hostel offers yoga classes throughout the week and have a dedicated yoga/workout room. Thank you, HI Hostel NYC, for letting me use that space to do my own yoga practice! As my first stay was so pleasant on my way back passing through NYC, I stayed here a second time for one night and would recommend it if you're visiting NYC on a budget. (Either solo, small groups, couples, or families)

During checkin time, sometimes you have to wait a little if it's busy. During my stay the light and electrical plugs stopped working and it took over a day and a followup notice to get it fixed. (Staff mentioned to use the other plugs in the room which were not there. And they offered to move me to another room, which didn't seem ideal as I had already stayed there for several night and just had a couple left) There is only one elevator, so if you're travelling with (large) luggage it might take some time to get to your floor. The alternative is to use one of the two staircases (if you don't have a lot of luggage or can easily go up the stairs).

everything. bed and shower clean. cool food spot in the groundfloor. perfect stay

be aware that you have to pay everyday if you want to rent a locker. 5$ per day. there are lockers available in the room. dont forget your lock. not a bad thing, i just didnt know its per day.

My stay at the hostel exceeded my expectations. The facility was clean, well-organized, and seemed recently renovated. The rooms were comfortable and equipped with lockers, curtains to cover the beds, reading lights, and plenty of charging outlets (including USB). The atmosphere was very friendly, and they even organized wonderful events for socializing! The location is very convenient (3 minutes walking from subway line 1, 10 minutes from Central Park, and near the charming neighborhood of Harlem).

I had to wait until 4pm to check-in, but the staff was kind enough to offer temporary luggage storage. The bar/restaurant located within the facility is a bit expensive and has limited options, but it is still convenient to have it on-site. The air conditioning unit can be quite noisy at night, which may cause some disturbance.