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Reviews of HI New York City Hostel 3 stars

891 Amsterdam Avenue, Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025, United States

#155 of 418 hotels in New York

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Review score

Based on 6647 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Women's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The public spaces and the little bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price is high, just like everything in NYC.

    Hostel staff quickly answer questions on the chat. I arrived early at the hostel and I was kindly allowed to check-in. The facilities are excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air circulation in the rooms, windows cannot be open

    Good location and breakfast, water for free and big bathrooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A/C not working in the room - strong smell and too hot all the time

    Great location, nice daily activities organized, room and common area always clean, possibility to wash clothes

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Affordable option for a good location on Manhattan
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't charge my laptop on the station above my bed, because the US adapter was too big to fit inbetween. Didn't learn until the day of departure that there was also a kitchen (didn't get an overview which facilities are where in the hostel). Lots of kids who make noise and can in general be very excited about being in NY, it seemed. It all depends on with whom you're sharing the room which is a lottery and hostel cannot do anything about it.

    In general, a very decent place to stay. Excellent location, clean facilities, good wifi connection. Curtain to separate beds was much appreciated.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell in the corridors, windows are locked.

    Good quality for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Good stay, comfortable bed, great cafe and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no charging point/ plug next to my bed. it made charging my devices a bit difficult

    Good group of people, friendly stafd

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money, very youthful and a fun place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds could have been sturdier as every time someone would walk past my bed, it would shake and wake me up. The same happened when the person sleeping under me was switching sides - very frustrating. The elevator was very slow. The rooms should've had more outlets! I stayed in room 331 and it was extremely frustrating that the beds did not have individual outlets!

    The facilities were clean, the cafe downstairs was very convenient and the overall atmosphere was great! Events and tours were a nice extra.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the bathroom too far from my room, it had a sticky smell and was too hot, otherwise it was good.

    The rooms are big and the building too, the lockers have lots of space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator was full of left behind food from guests. Full of "free food" which occupied a lot of space and sometimes some food were rotten, which turned out disgusting. The refrigerator should be cleaned by the housekeeping once a week at least. But in general it was a great great Hostel, with lots of activities, comfortable beds, nice workers, nice housekeepers, and very clean.

    The hosts were very kind and all the spaces were comfortable and spacious, they offered lots of nice and fun activities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lodging price is a bit high

    The location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet is a bit far from my room

    Good value for money. Helpful staff. Nice lounge with affordable prices compaing to the city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best location, good staff, excellent price ✌🏻 thanks for everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's long time waiting room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms didn’t have curtains and the shower was cold or you takes a lot of time to heat the water. So you need to use your towel to have privacy in the room and to take a cold showers. Also, there was a lot of noise in other rooms during the night.

    I like the room in general and the staff was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Book it in advance if you want good prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some nights can be really expensive , even if it s NYC it is still a dormitory (without curtains) where you are never sure to be able to sleep , depends on your roomates , I advise you to book it in advance

    Food shop, patio, comedy show, kitchen, quiet area far from the centre but close to the subway and central park, nice showers , water refill , wifi , big locker, bed quite comfy, allowed to people over 35, charger station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall is good.

    Big kitchen and big room, close to metro(subway)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator is kind of slow and there are no stairs. Be especially careful with the usb charging ports, they charge very slowly (I woke up in the morning and the battery increased like 5%)

    The location is hard to beat

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay at NYC. Loved the amenities and nice staff. Location is great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s well located

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    I like this hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t think I have a bad experience in this hostel.

    + I like the location. It’s very near to Central Park, so I can do running easily. Also close to the station/subway. + The bedroom, bathroom and the bed is very clean and comfy. I had nice sleep

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was quite hot, even with the windows open (this was early May)

    All the communal facilities were great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice location, perfect for a one night stay. It is very close to the train station and the bus coming from La Guardia drops you off a few blocks away.

    Stayed in May 2024

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