About

Located steps away from Central Park and Lincoln Center, this New York Hostel features a 65,000 square-foot fitness center. Free group exercise classes, including yoga and Pilates, are offered to guests weekly.

The guest rooms at the West Side YMCA Hostel are private single and double rooms (with either single or bunk beds). Each guest room has a TV, Air conditioner and include Linens and towels. Shared bathrooms are in the hall but guests also have access to locker room facilities. A 24-hour security desk, means that guests can check in overnight and are free to come and go without worrying about a curfew. The onsite shop is open from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm for a quick bit to eat or a hot cup of coffee.

In the heart of the Upper West Side, we are 3 blocks away from the Columbus Circle transit hub, Times Square and the Empire State Building are a quick 10 minutes away by subway, while Central Park is across the street. Jazz at Lincoln Center is blocks away and The American Museum of Natural History is a 15 minute subway ride. If shopping is your goal, the Time Warner Building hosts the Shops at Columbus Circle which include Sephora, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, H&M, William & Sonoma, Armani Exchange, Microsoft Store, Bebe and Coach to name a few.

Guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a required $10 Daily Guest Room Membership fee, which provides each registered
guest full access to member amenities.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Cable TV
  • Vending Machines
  • Elevator
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Reviews

7.5Very Good(3505)
  • Value for Money
    6.4
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    7.6
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    7.4
Stayed in Nov 2025
3.1
R
Rashon
Male, 25-30, USA
It smells like bathroom or sewer throughout the halls and in the room. The room was outdated and looked dirty. The room looked like a jail cell. One staff member was rude, but the rest were nice. The environment isn’t like your typical hostel where there are a bunch of travelers socializing and what not. It’s a YMCA so all kinds of people going through. Not sure I would recommend this hostel with all the other nice ones around. The only thing it has going for it is the location to Central Park.
Stayed in Oct 2025
8.3
C
Christopher
Male, 41+, USA
Great location on West side. 63rd Street next to Central Park. Close to Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center, subways. Safe neighborhood. Place is clean and secure. Has a gym on 4th floor. Swimming pool. Shared bathrooms are fine. Clean. Not too crowded. Hot water. Staff is helpful. It's big and institutional, feels like a prison. Functional. Seems pricey. But it's New York so...
Stayed in Aug 2025
6.3
E
Eduardo
Male, 31-40, Canada
Terrible staff, security guard is not polite
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Location

5 West 63rd St., N.Y. 10023, New York, USA
6.7km from city centre