HI New York City Hostel

Get to Know HI New York City

HI New York City hostel is the kind of hostel travelers dream about. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, we’ll have you mixing and mingling with people from different places and cultures before you even walk out our doors.

To help you get to know the city and other travelers, we host free activities like welcome parties, comedy nights, and city walking tours, and our enormous outdoor patio will be a welcome retreat after a long day of exploring. While you’re hanging out at the hostel, you’ll have a pool table, a fancy exercise mirror and plenty of games to keep you entertained. Want to try a slice of New York-style pizza or get a great view of the Statue of Liberty for free? Ask our awesome staff. They know more tips and tricks about this city than you can imagine. Our prime Upper West Side location puts you in easy reach of Harlem, Midtown, and top Manhattan attractions.

Whether you want to spend the day strolling along the Highline, relaxing in nearby Central Park, or discovering Instagram-worthy spots in Brooklyn, make HI New York City your home away from home in the City That Never Sleeps.

HI New York City

Live

Historic building blocks from Central Park and public subway or bus

Like

Beautiful outdoor patio & garden where you can get to know other travelers

Local

Ask our friendly staff about their favorite neighborhood bakeries, pizzerias, and pubs

Free WiFi

24/7 Staff

Luggage Storage

Close to Public Transit

Guest Kitchen

Work Space

Privacy Curtains for Bunk Beds

Guest Laundry

Water-Saving Showers

Eco-friendly

Personal Power & USB Outlets

Outdoor Area

Free Towels & Bed Sheets

Private Event Space

Game Room

Air Filters in Shared Spaces

Check-in: 3 p.m.

Check-out : 11 a.m.

Cancellation policy: no penalties for cancellations up to 6 p.m. the day before your arrival

Maximum length of stay is 21 days per calendar year

Pets not allowed

4-Bed Dorm

6-Bed Dorm

8-Bed Dorm

10-Bed Dorm

12-Bed Dorm

14-Bed Dorm

Private 4-Bed Room

Private/Family Room

Private/Family Room Ensuite

Groups of 10 or more at HI New York City are required to book through our Group Sales department. We recognize that every group comes to New York with different needs, and our Group Sales and Services team can help provide special assistance to make your experience here a unique and memorable one.

What's Nearby

Central Park

0.4 mi away

Apollo Theater

1.5 mi away

American Museum of Natural History

1.4 mi away

Awards & Honors

HostelWorld Hoscars

HI USA was voted the #1 hostel chain in the USA by Hostel World users in 2024

Best Hostel Network in North America 2024

HI New York City Hostel