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HI New York City - Hostel

2.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a chandelier, and a wall with graffiti art.
A spacious ballroom with a patterned carpet, multiple tables and chairs, and a chandelier.
The exterior of the New York International AYH-Hostel with stone facade, two brown doors, and black planters with greenery.
A room with a brick wall, a large 'NYC' sign, a staircase, and a table.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring, wooden picnic tables, and green umbrellas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women´s 12-bed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men´s 12-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women´s 10-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men´s 10-Bed Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with blue curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Bed in Men's 14-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

HI New York City - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
HI New York City - Hostel offers 709 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 bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 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 coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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
  • 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: 4:00 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1223 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only for a night, but it was the perfect place, cost and location wise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, great Staff and amenities! Super easy to makes friends :) Great for solo female travelers
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leticya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dheeptha Rai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED THE STAY. GREAT location - felt clean despite barely noticing the hygiene employees - super friendly staff - great amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 1st time staying at a hostel. It was clean, great amenities & location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thoeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. The property was close to public transportation and local cafes and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place a lot of enhancements are being done
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property to stay at near central park. The elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khawaja nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice & convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hidden gem especially for those traveling on a budget. NYC has great restaurants but that can get expensive so the cooking facilities are a tremendous asset. The patio, bar/ lounge, pool table are all great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jingfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, High ceiling. Comfortable. Not so far from city center. Subway is close. Highly recommned. Will stay agian.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here love it will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willie

The staff was great and the room setup and amenities were fantastic. There was a big enough locker for my items. Great activities going on and food services were very good onsite.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hyounook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean rooms, the friendly staff, and the location, which was close to the center.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Semen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a beautiful historic building, well kept and in a great area. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The name is really right. (High) Is unbelievable with family like staff, attention to guests comfort, and amenities galore. Deli, bakery, BAR!!! In a HOSTEL??!? WAHT the WAHT. 5 star hotels, left in the dust
Deli, bakery in House
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad AC. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first ever stay at a hostel, and my expectations were well exceeded. It was just an amazing experience. Everything was clean. The staff was the definition of above and beyond. Everything was convenient and close by. I would highly recommend any budget traveler to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities and a good location for subways into town and Central Park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I had a good stay. But there was a strange noise coming from above our room at night, which sounded like someone fighting or jumping around. It happens both nights of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026