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Central Park West Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Central Park

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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

5.2 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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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
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lincoln Center - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Times Square - 13 min drive - 4.9 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

  • ‪Crossbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yasouvlaki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 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

Fees & policies

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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Reviews

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

5.2

5.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!

It was what I was expecting from a hostel. One thing that surprised me was there were no blankets on the beds, only sheets. But the location was EXCELLENT! Two blocks from the subway and just a few blocks from Central Park.
Sarah, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

no problem with punctuality. good location, good co-guest, good space. the only thing was the heating pipe needs a cover... other than that, stay was better than most places: chinatown, bronx, queens
jeffrey, 3-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

6/10 Good

The thinnest mattress I’ve ever slept on ;-/

The front desk person on the day I arrived wasn’t very friendly. The reception area had a weird smell, and there were a pair of dirty sneakers sitting by the window. I asked for a towel, and they gave me one from a white box — it was dirty. I asked, “Is this clean?” and they said, “Yeah, it’s clean.” Pretty unpleasant, honestly. I didn’t spend much time there. The location is good, and the neighborhood feels safe. I guess for NYC, the price and quality kind of match. The guy at the front desk on Sunday during check-out was the only one who was nice and helpful — he’s the one who slightly turned my experience around. Would I recommend it? If you’re not too picky and you’re on a budget, it’s fine.
pablo, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Staff was nice but deeply unhelpful. Place was very unclean, lots of bugs.
Daniel, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Probably the worst place you can sleep in New York. If you like ice cold showers, insects, no locks on the door, extreme dirty hotel then don’t wait. Just book it. Good luck
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

do

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

2/10 Poor

No key. No blank in winter. Terrific.
Shibu, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Extremely dirty place with horrendous staffing and management. Line up always at the door and people don’t have keys to go to their room. False advertisement. Need to sue this place asps for fraudulent advertising.
SIU SHO, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I booked this room because as it was advertised on Expedia, it appeared clean and nice for the price; what i got proved it false advertisement. What pictures you see are specifically curated. Very likely the first floor. Which is the only floor to have wifi by the way, in the lounge. The free wifi advertisment is a lie. I also was not informed that I, a woman, would be sharing a room- much less with a random man that walked in while I was half naked and sleeping. The front desk treated me as if I was unreasonable for being deeply disturbed and traumatised by this, and I immediately left that night.
Briana, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

All is bad
Alejandro, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

I found coachroach in my room . Bed was uncomfortable. The main entrance door is lock and they not provided the key for that , we have to knock from outside and they open it late some times .room ac is not cooling well ,feel very hot ,Will not go again
Muhammad, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property is older and feels run down. There was an odor (urine?) in the elevator. They didn’t have keys for any of the rooms because their system was “down.”. You had to be escorted to your room by the front desk person - that meant WAITING for someone to come to the desk. Sometimes, I had to wait 10 minutes. Overall, I would not recommend and will not return.
Quentin, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The listing doesn't list many amenities which I did not expect with the budget I was on, but my room smelled like a litter box which gave me a headache and I could not get the few hours of sleep I paid for, there was no soap in the bathroom to wash my hands, and there wasn't any hot water so I got to embrace military roots in taking a cold shower. Overall it was not worth the money. Thank God He allowed me to drepen my appreciation of all the blessings that I do have.
Yecenia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do NOT chose this property. Horrible. I would’ve slept on the streets before I stayed in one of the rooms of this crack den. I checked in, went to my room, walked to the bathroom (there were two and neither was flushed, so that was charming); then I collected my things and left to find a property where my throat wouldn’t be slashed in my sleep. Oh, and on the elevator ride downstairs, I had the pleasure of being joined by one of the hostel residents who was either talking to himself or about me, but either way, there was a gay devil on the elevator with us that needed to be dealt with (hear him tell it). If you are considering this property, don’t. The money saved isn’t worth your safety or sanity.
jade, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Economy is okay.

The cost or a bed was minimal - and you get what you pay for. The elevator worked. My room was tidy, internet worked in the common room, and bed adequate. Shared bathrooms always have shower issues. Overall, I felt safe.
Janet, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was unsafe to stay in. There was an air conditioner unit propping the window open with some loose particle board partially covering the remaining open window. The lock on the door was just a doorkkob that had been repositioned. The sheets were either stained or dirty. The entire place smelled of pot. Gross gross gross. Do not book, you will not get a refund.
Unsafe window
Stains on the sheets
Jessica, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Il a des cafards dans l’établissement, le wifi est disponible que tout en bas et les portes laissent du jour passer.
olivier, 9-night trip

4/10 Fair

Fue horrible

Lugar bastante descuidado sin mantenimiento, puertas malas, parece un lugar de refugiados, no asean el lugar ni las habitaciones, hay cucarachas por todos lados, las literas parecen se van a quebrar, colchones en mal estado y lo peor baños asquerosos, sin mantenimiento ni suplementos mínimos como papel o toallas, muy mal lugar.
Jose, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

the furniture is old, dirty and ripped, no lightbulbs, the space in between the toilet and the wall is super reduced, the sink is full of mold. And the smell of weed inside the building is horrendous.
Victor, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

We went to the property and nobody answered. We could not do a check in, and now they don’t want to refund us
Paula, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location.
Sean, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

There is not hot water, everything very dirty, restrooms, rooms.
Léia, 1-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