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West Side YMCA Hostel

West Side YMCA Hostel
West Side YMCA Hostel – New York, NY
West Side YMCA Hostel – New York, NY
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About West Side YMCA Hostel

Located 164 feet away from Central Park, this hostel is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just 5 minutes’ walk from Columbus Circle. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests. A desk, a TV and air conditioning are provided in each room at West Side YMCA. Linens and towels are included as well. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom down the hall. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to West Side YMCA. The property features a 65000 square-feet fitness center that comes with a sauna, steam room, weight-lifting and cardiovascular equipment and 2 indoor swimming pools. There are several free weekly group exercise classes for guests as well. These classes are subject to availability. Lincoln Center is just 984 feet from the hostel, while Carnegie Hall is 2297 feet away. The American Museum of Natural History is 15 minutes’ walk away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 7492 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    That was inexpensive it was a great location and it was very clean That the water wasn't very hot

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location is great! By walking to CP , closeby metro statiion and atractions in NYC Room was not ready upon arrival at 3pm. Bathrooms were a nightmare , leaking water from the roof, tap broken and also cleaning staff must keep them in a decent state , it was unbelievable there was dirty everywhere, blocked wc etc so it was really a mess

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location The price. TV wasn't working. No hooks to hang your clothes in the showers. Bare minimum stuff in the room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location Dirty, the bathrooms a total shame... It looks like people working on the nights,

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location It wasn’t clean at all and the bathroom showers weren’t clean and didn’t have a door

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Poor

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location - very close to Central Park The very defiant and arrogant attitude of one of the staff members, at check-in - he directly asked me to pay for the full booking, without asking if I paid already. I asked why, he said (defiently) that it is not paid. When I wanted to show him the paid booking, one of his colleagues showed him that it is paid already, he went silent, and threw an (almost) agressive look at me. The squeaking bed from the room - almost at any turn, it made a horrible noise

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location Fairly basic

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Only the location and clean bedding No mini-fride or microwave. All members have to hold key card and tap in every return. Only 2 operational showers behind a curtain - hot water was non existent. Noisy rooms.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I had a really good stay overall. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful, which I really appreciated. The location was great, with easy access to public transportation, a park nearby, and a supermarket within walking distance. The room was comfortable and the bed was good, especially considering the price. Overall, it was definitely good value for money, and I would happily recommend this place. I was dissatisfied with the attitude of one of the staff members in charge of the storage area. He was rude, and the way he addressed me was unprofessional. I chose not to engage in an argument, as I did not have the time and did not want to escalate the situation.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great in-room air conditioner/fan. Three elevators, rarely a wait to get up or down. Decent hanging and storage space, decent sized single room with window. FABULOUS LOCATION for Lincoln Center, the park and subways. Budget option for NYC, basic, but clean and comfortable enough for a short stay in this area. Access to classes and gym facilities (I took a yoga class after traveling), and locker rooms *for blowdryers, as they don't have in room). Semi-private bath stalls were cleaned and resupplied during day, and plenty on floor, so no wait. Mattress was soft and not supportive. College dorm style furnishing (reasonable at this price). Harsh overhead lighting - a desk lamp would be a big improvement. The semi-private bath stalls are functional, occasionally hit and miss (depends on last user). Water fountain in lobby not on floor.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location and the price for it The bathrooms on our floor (9th) were disgusting, the doors don’t close and sometimes people would lock the door of the complete bathroom to have a shower so you would have to wait until they were done to get in or go to the next floor

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Jesus Christ saw and will repay seeds sown.

Frequently asked questions about West Side YMCA Hostel

Does West Side YMCA Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, West Side YMCA Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does West Side YMCA Hostel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at West Side YMCA Hostel.
Does West Side YMCA Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. West Side YMCA Hostel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does West Side YMCA Hostel have a fitness center?
Yes, West Side YMCA Hostel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is West Side YMCA Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
West Side YMCA Hostel is located at 5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near West Side YMCA Hostel
  • Nasdaq 1.0 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art 1.1 mi
  • Central Park 1.1 mi
  • Javits Center 1.5 mi
  • Empire State Building 1.6 mi
  • Interlingua 1.8 mi
  • Columbia University 2.7 mi

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