Nightly rates from $106
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 22, 2012 Check-out: Feb 23, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5
131 reviews
Good for budget

What you would expect. Great if on a budget. Not very clean, and not fancy, but if you are only... See full review

  • Jobin
  • Dec 21, 2011
NYC-YMCA

Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the gym, the pool and the restaurant. The room was clean... See full review

  • Reveden
  • Dec 20, 2011
The YMCA is a tax exempt, non profit organisation. The YMCA offers 360 single and bunk bed rooms with shared bathroom facilities that provide a home away from home for nearly 40,000 international and domestic travelers each year. The location allows guests to enjoy the 65,000-square-foot fitness center, the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square, and world-famous cultural institutions including Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School of Music, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. In 1997, the West Side YMCA was voted Best Elder hostel by the New York Tourist Board. Check-in time is 3 pm. Check-out time is 11 am.

West Side YMCA Rooms

Single
The room offers 1 Twin Bed with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.
Bunk
The room offers 1 Bunk Bed with upper and lower berth, with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.

Hotel Map

5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023

Area served
New York.
Nearby airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Area description
YMCA West Side is located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Center.

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (131)

Ratings and reviews for West Side YMCA

Overall score

3.1 / 5
131 out of 131
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.2
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.7

76% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

2
Raymusch
Michigan
Dec 26, 2011

A Bargain

The hotel is a bargain, being exactly what it is -- a European-style, simple but adequate hotel across the street from Lincoln Center. If you are interested in attending opera, ballet or symphony, there is no better bargain in the city. Three bus lines and the subway are also across the street and make it central to other places you may want to visit. I have recommended it to friends being careful to note what 'European-style' means.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3
Jobin
Virginia
Dec 21, 2011

Good for budget

What you would expect. Great if on a budget. Not very clean, and not fancy, but if you are only going to be there to sleep it's a good bargain.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Natural Museum of History is only a few blocks walk away.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4
Reveden
Business
Texas, USA
Dec 20, 2011

NYC-YMCA

Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the gym, the pool and the restaurant. The room was clean and quiet. The neighborhood was safe. I walked to a performance of Handel's Messiah at the Lincoln Center and to the Big Apple Circus and to wonderful restaurants. The subway was a five minute walk and Central Park was a two minute walk. Find me a better experience for the price!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

The Met, NYC Ballet & Philharmonic are down the block. A one hour dry cleaner is across the street, and for someone on a business trip, the gym and pool is an elevator's ride from your room. The overall experience was stress relieving.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4
StarkidFan
England, United Kingdom
Dec 2, 2011

Perfect Location, okay everything else

The location could not have been better! The rooms themself were basic but sleepable in and the blathrooms could have been cleaner/ better but they were okay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Use the Subway, Its easy to use there are almost always people there to help you and its less that $5 for a round trip.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3
Lady B
State College, PA
Nov 25, 2011

good for one night

This was an ok place for a single traveler seeking a one nite visit. It is in a good location were everything is pretty much walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3
Utahpolis
Lexington, KY, USA
Nov 15, 2011

Good location, minimal comfort

Pros - Decent place for breakfast/lunch in the lobby. Great location across from Central Park. Safe to walk around at night. Price was fair. Private room. Cons - Shared bathroom was ok, but several of the guys would shower with the curtain wide open so you would walk in the bathroom and see fully nude young men. One morning one sink was full of nasty vomit. Sheets had bloodstains.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4
Running Man
Louisville, KY, USA
Nov 10, 2011

Love the Y!

I always enjoy my stay at the Y. A convenient location for a great price. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The gym and shower room facilities are great. I highly recommend the West Side YMCA.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Food Court at Whole Foods in the basement of the Time Warner Building has great food. Not cheap but very tasty. For cheap food head down 9th Ave to the 50's. Lots of reasonable choices.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

2
wasac
Washington, DC, USA
Oct 25, 2011

Location and the gym

We all know that YMCA is not at all fancy - it is not a hotel. However, this Y is very conveniently located. I also like to have the gym, steam room, and sauna available. All in all, it is not a facility for everyone, but for me, it works.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3
Spontaneous
Florida
Oct 24, 2011

Weeekend shopping, exploring with friends

The building is definitely a historic building. Nice outside, but the inside was less to be desired. We didnt spend that much time in our room, but to sleep. It was a bunk bed, but the pillows and bed was not bad. The showers were steamy hot and of course shared. The staff needs to do a better job with the cleaniness. I hear that the Y at the Vanderbilt has the same concept but clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The subway is right down the street about 5 mins walk to everything, but you can walk to Madison, Central Park etc

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

1
Lifelong student
San Francisco California
Oct 23, 2011

Horrible Bathrooms

I stayed at the YMCA for only one night in a single room with shared bathroom. This shared bathroom had only one toilet working with the other two almost overflowing and disgusting. To begin with, three toilets are not sufficient when there are more than 50 rooms on the floor. For a hostel with so much limited comfort, the price was outrageous. The best part of this YMCA is its location next to Lincoln Center. Otherwise, I will look for other accommodations on my next visit to New York.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
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