HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Aerial view
Reception
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Bunk Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 12 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 12 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 12 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 6 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

New York

Located in New York (Manhattan), HI New York City - Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. .This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) 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 - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Times Square - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 17 min drive - 2.8 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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picky Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bosino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Central Park
HI New York City - Hostel offers 724 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. This New York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 724 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI New York City - Hostel.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. This hostel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.

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.
  • 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
  • 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 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

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 aged 13 and older may stay in a shared dormitory if accompanied by a legal guardian staying in the same 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

Reviews

HI New York City - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOTAZ, Killeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel had an excellent staff that were attentive and helpful. Rooms were cleanly, linens were neat, and shared spaces were well maintained with frequent restroom cleaning. Food on site was fairly priced and of good quality. Check in/out was very easy. Surrounding city area was a little dirty, to no fault of the hostel, and the property itself was very clean. Lots of food options in the area for takeout and smaller dine-in locations. Close to the subway entrance and multiple bus stops for easy public transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great for budget travelers

Surprisingly wonderful! Very clean and quiet. Stayed in an 8 bed dorm. Everyone was respectful of each other. Bed was comfortable with a privacy curtain, charger and light. Lockers were available to store luggage and/or valuables. Lots of food options from low to high end in immediate vicinity. Close to subway stations and easily accessible to mid/downtown neighborhoods. I would absolutely recommend this to those traveling on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice area, the bunk beds were abit tight and rooms were abit warm at night during summer heat wave...but friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binglin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abdulla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved their grupal activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Jersey City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qingyu

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

Recommend

Solid hostel. Huge kitchen and many places to sit, eat and socialize. Beds were comfy and have privacy curtain. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. Near Subway. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Heredia

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

8/10 Good

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very nice, with some weird cons! Staff was approachable and there were no issues or questions regarding safety inside and out. Very convenient and down the block from a station. The only big concern I had there was the smell at different points. The moment I walked in, something reeked of feces and diarrhea at the front desk and lobby (I am unsure if there was an incident, but it was quickly cleaned up). The hallways of the dorms reeked of musty feet and body odor (the other ladies in my room agreed), and the smell never changed during my stay. It stayed a bit in the rooms too, but was mainly in the hallway. I cannot remember which floor I stayed on. The rooms were clean and the bed situations were comfortable with curtains for privacy. The kitchen facilities and common areas were extremely nice, including the outdoor patio. Because there was a mix of families and older adults, it was not as social for a solo traveler in their 20s that I would hope for. This did mean it was calm and quiet, which was a nice break from the busy city. Extremely great pros but very prominent cons.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrícia

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Probably the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Clean, secure, and had wonderful amenities and activities. Also had all female dorms which was a huge plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience and wonderful people
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RagavendraIniyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel so I didn’t know what to expect but I had a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025