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Reviews of HI New York City Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#153 of 415 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 6631 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: May 20, 2024

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

    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: May 19, 2024

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

    Smell in the corridors, windows are locked.

    Good quality for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

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

    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: May 18, 2024

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

    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: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lodging price is a bit high

    The location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's long time waiting room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 14, 2024

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

    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: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall is good.

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s well located

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    I like this hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 12-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Overall comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its location, being an outsider it was difficult to comprehend the ease of movement. It’s near 103rd st. subway station which doesn’t work on weekends and there is no elevator if you’re travelling with large trolleys.

    It’s facilities, cleanliness and helpful stuff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, I'd say you get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheets weren't the cleanest I've used, but also not the dirtiest.

    The location of the hostel is great, the rooms were very comfortable and the locker was large enough for my big suitcase.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really hot in my dormitory 306 and no individual lights. It seems that all dormitories are not the same, so I was perhaps not lucky Not possible to open the window and the AC doesn't work well

    Nice place to stay in NYC ! I would definitely recommend it for the location and activities proposed !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Sadly it was just a sleeping place for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More Advertisement e.g. at Check in for get together experience, Events to get to know each other (e.g. competitive Games to be forced to Talk to each other)

    Everything as described. Very affordable, clean, transparent etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator button breaked

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

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