Welcome to HI-New York, Manhattan’s premier hostel - located in a landmark building on the Upper West Side, only two blocks from Central Park, a main subway line, Columbia University, lots of bars, a 24 hour grocery store and only a 10 minute train ride to Times Square, Penn Station and all the great things New York City has to offer!

Our international hostel in New York City has made us world renowned as an traveller’s hub providing the perfect mix for bringing people together and giving them easy access to all that this great city has to offer!

The hostel has a friendly atmosphere, great facilities and is easily the best value for money, you'll get all kinds of guest discounts to help make your travel budget go further.

You can spend your evenings in our sunken patio and garden (Manhattan's largest privately owned) or on our 2nd floor balcony- rarities in space conscious Manhattan- or join one of our FREE nightly happy hours, FREE pub-crawls, or FREE clubbing nights. If you feel like staying in, our in-house theater offers a perfect opportunity to rest up or watch the World Cup on a huge screen. Our FREE pool table and FREE Wii are great ways to meet fellow hostellers.

We plan daily free tours and events to help you make the most of your stay. But, if you'd prefer to go it alone, our helpful info staff (on duty 24/7) will gladly provide you with a map and advise you before you leave to help make the best of your adventure.