HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Living area
Reception
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

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

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

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

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single 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 this property

HI New York City - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute 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, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and ATM/banking services are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.
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, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations 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.


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
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.
  • Cribs (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 aged 13 and older may stay in a shared dormitory if accompanied by a legal guardian staying in the same dormitory.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1150 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

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Disliked: Room comfort
Its too expensive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Hostel was clean, lots of rooms to hangout at, food is delicious and cheap(portions are big). Bedroom and bathrooms were clean. I would return. I attended the yoga and comedy show the hostel puts on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This works for one night when you only want to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to ask where to go. Staff did not explain thoroughly when I checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Panorama City

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome staff super nice and everything super clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Detroit

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nandin-Erdene

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelin

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best reception, walkable to hot spots and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best hostel I’ve stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Grace

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mayra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst customer seri
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean | Friendly staff | Walkable area | Very limited space
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025