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Central Park West Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Central Park

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Near Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park West Hostel invites you to unwind with arcade games or get a caffeine boost in the lobby. Enjoy access to a nearby health club and round-the-clock support from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
201 W 87th Street, New York, NY, 10024

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Times Square - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 16 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive
  • Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 28 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 41 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 57 min drive
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 6 min drive
  • Weehawken Lincoln Harbor Station - 7 min drive
  • 86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
  • 96 St. Station (Broadway) - 8 min walk
  • 86 St. Station (Central Park West) - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacob's Pickles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪French Roast - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪e's BAR - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

At Central Park West Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Central Park and Lincoln Center. Also, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Columbia University are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 86 St. Station (Broadway) is 2 minutes and 96 St. Station (Broadway) is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Also known as

Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel
Central Park West Hostel York
Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Park West Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Park West Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Central Park West Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Central Park West Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Central Park West Hostel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Central Park West Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Park West Hostel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Central Park West Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (15-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Central Park West Hostel and nearby?

Central Park West Hostel has an arcade and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Central Park West Hostel like?

Central Park West Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from 86 St. Station (Broadway) and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.

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Central Park West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.4

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.
Marilyn, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great option with great location and price.
Sheila, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not recommend to general travelers
Takashi, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Avoid this hostel.

Very bare. No lockers in the dorms, room is poorly lit and not well-ventilated, the lounge area with the adjacent mess hall are unkempt, and the communal shower rooms are grimy and do not have toilet rolls. The hostel's only positive attribute is its very close proximity to Central Park, convenience stores, and the subway.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nice location

Location is great. It was too hot and noisy during night because oil heater kept running all night.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Unfortunately, the pictures are way nicer on the sites. Luckily I only saw one roach which was near the lobby kitchen area and no rats. Great location however.
RENEE, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

It seems that there are local homeless people living in the propriety (not that is a problem, but they need to add extra steps to keep the place clean), and there are so many cockroaches everywhere. They must not have done proper pest control for several months.
Edon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable, comfortable, a lot of culture in the area
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely phenomenal
byron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All i got to say was it worth the money. When i enter my room, theres already a roomate, he/she was not in the room but the entire chamber smells like someone poured a whole bottle of whiskey The air conditioner might not working and the sheets was not cleaned enough. Other than that, everthing is good so far. My opinion, it is a place for temporary stop with limitation.
Ke, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It's exactly what you pay for. Where else can you stay in NYC for this price? The bed was very uncomfortable and the provided sheet left me freezing through out the night...Other than that, it's a roof over your head for a great price.
Katrina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff are great and the location sublime.
kathleen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It has been a great experience and stay in this place. The place is central and easily accessible, the workers of the place were always very friendly and courteous. The treatment by the staff has been the best, I highly recommend it.
ALAN, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty fair rates for Manhattan imo
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was good with friendly staff available 24 hours.
Balbir, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

THIS IS A SCAM DO NOT BOOK HERE
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Everything is ok.but window has no protection and broken half part of aircooler site that delivered cool air all times.i think owner of hostel need to make some renovation of window and other necessary parts of rooms
Mohammad Shachhu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location with excellent services. So much selection of morning coffee. I love to stay again when I come back to SF.
Yuko, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was great. Just good and hardworking people. As far as the price you get more than what you pay for.
Erdal, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It's cheap which is excellent for a college student who visits NY for a one night stand or for anybody, who wants to save money. However the conditions for cheap payment comes with poor quality.
Tamas, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disgusting

It was absolutely disgusting. Body fluids on the bedsheets and pillow cases, the bathrooms was so disgusting and looked like a prison. When i got new bedsheets they also had body fluid stains. I left and slept outside the theater with my friends while they waited for rush tickets.. i felt more safe outside the theater than that hostel.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's a good place, for the price it's great you share a room with only one person and people that work here are chilled and leave you alone, you don't have to pay a fee for the deposit. Nice thing is that you have the bath and shower room to your self and it is not like other places where there are 3 showers in one room. It's not a luxury 7star place but it's been my favorite budget place in NYC so far
byron, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I just stay there one night. Horrible Dirty, people doing drugs on the hall way. Really bad and I want a refund please
enrico, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not as bad as some say

People have been a little hard on this place. Yes it is pretty low-end but does have the basics. They are right to say bring your own towel and blanket though. And soap for hand/shower
Austin, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Offered to stay in the lobby

they over booked so we were told to sleep in the lobby or go somewhere else at 1am. The lobby already had 3 people sleeping in it and it was a tiny closet like room. No refunds for their mistakes either
anna, 2-night trip