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Central Park West Hostel

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 4 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Lobby

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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201 W 87th Street, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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)

  • 200 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan within a short walk of Central Park, Central Park West Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Metropolitan Museum of Art. This 4-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
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What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Museum of Natural History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪French Roast - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crossbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

At Central Park West Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an arcade/game room. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include ironing boards, desks, and free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Central Park West Hostel?

Central Park West Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Central Park West Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Manhattan within a short 8-minute walk of Central Park and also 20 minutes on foot from Metropolitan Museum of Art. You'll also find Broadway and 5th Avenue within a short drive.

Does Central Park West Hostel feature a casino?

No, Central Park West Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Central Park West Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Central Park West Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Central Park West Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Central Park West Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Central Park West Hostel.

How far is the airport from Central Park West Hostel?

The closest major airport to Central Park West Hostel is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 10.1 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 14.4 mi away (19-minute drive).

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 453 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were animals in my room!! I Write something already. It was sooooo bad!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, Knoxville

Disliked: Amenities
Room was freezing. Bathroom down hall was dirty. No TV. Not enough blankets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramona

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The top bed was covered in who knows what. You don’t get blankets for r towels and the internet does not go to floor 2. I pod $260 in December. I am at a loss for words as to the condition of this place. It should not be rentable. I can’t believe hotels.com has this listed. I feel fooled. The ONLY thing nice about this place was the 3 staff I encountered. 2 guys that worked the desk and 1 cleaner, they were very kind polite people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gopinath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No body while checking.had to wait long time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson Makoa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
[ARCHANGEL GABRIEL ACKNOWLEDGES] [LORD JESUS CHRIST IS HERE] [RAPTURE JUST HAPPENED] [NO MORE REPENTING FOR THE TIME OF LAMENTATION IS NOW]
Holy
Holy
Holy
Is the LORD
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt stay there it was falsed advised and will not be revcieving my money back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great location! Bathrooms were fairly clean but the rooms lacked better cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

pablo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Park West Hostel-New York, misrepresents itself as being a clean, inviting, and comfortable hostel. In fact, there is infestation of roachs in the common/kitchen/lounging area=a small all purpose area. There were roaches in the bathroom area as well. The staff were pleasant and helpful, but the accomodations were a lot to be desired. I will not recommend this hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but roaches
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bailey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It wouldn't be bad if it weren't for the bugs. Sooooo many bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are incredibly basic, run-down, dirty. The bed is an iron structure which creaks with the slightest movement. Main lights in the room did not work nor did most of the sockets. I was not provided with a towel, despite asking, and had just one sheet as a bed cover - I slept fully clothed. Toilets are disgusting, broken and half work. Showers needed a good scrub. First night I was supposed to have a "private" bathroom but this was not available so I used a communal bathroom. I was moved for the second night, and there was a bathroom, which was very bad. The location is good, right off Broadway and a block to Central Park. Staff were polite but didn't follow up on the few requests I made. Bottom line - don't stay here, this will probably be the worst place you've ever spent a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Damla

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looked nothing like the pictures displayed on the website. The room was horrific. The entrance was not welcoming at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful and wonderful place surrounded by all services, but it is better for those who want to go to keep their car at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

tanais

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edison

Disliked: Cleanliness
They should do a deep clean in the water dispenser, small insects in it... and some cockroaches were in the bathroom. The rest is ok 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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