YMCA West Side

2.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Central Park

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Dining
Fitness facility
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

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5 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, YMCA West Side is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Central Park and Columbus Circle. This hotel has a restaurant along with an outdoor pool and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lincoln Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carnegie Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nougatine and Terrace at Jean Georges - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jean-Georges - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Aroma - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YMCA West Side

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Central Park
Features of YMCA West Side include an outdoor pool and a gym.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.

Property is also known as

YMCA West Side Hotel
YMCA West Side New York
YMCA West Side Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to YMCA West Side?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan within a 10-minute walk of Central Park, Broadway, and Columbus Circle. You'll also find 5th Avenue and Times Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at YMCA West Side?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does YMCA West Side include a casino?

No, YMCA West Side doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at YMCA West Side?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at YMCA West Side?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at YMCA West Side?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does YMCA West Side have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, YMCA West Side doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does YMCA West Side have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from YMCA West Side?

The closest major airport to YMCA West Side is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 10.6 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 12.5 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at YMCA West Side?

No, at YMCA West Side, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

YMCA West Side Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 459 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Omar Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was unexpectedly charged an additional US $40 even though I had already paid for my full trip back in June. This really shocked me and seriously affected my budget for the four days I spent in NYC. The room wasn’t very clean — the floor and under the bed had visible dirt. However, the staff were very pleasant, especially the security team. I also reported that the safe wasn’t working; the front desk said maintenance would check it, but no one ever came. Thankfully, the room’s key lock system felt secure, so I still felt safe staying there. The bathrooms are shared, and while some were messy at times, it seemed to be because of inconsiderate guests. The cleaning staff were constantly working to keep them tidy. The facilities themselves are good. I’d recommend bringing disinfectant spray and wipes — I brought mine and used them in the room and before/after using the bathrooms and showers. Overall, I gave a low rating mainly because of the unexpected US $40 charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor wifi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Natallia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A spot for brave souls on the budget

A spot for brave souls on the budget. The bed was ok, the floor is dirty. 3 showers for the whole floor… the smell in the room was weird, the room size ok. You would want to come there as late as possible and leave as early as you can to enjoy the city or what you are for in NY. There might be better budget options out there…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness

Basic dorm accommodations.

Good location and cool ac in private room. It is basically an old dorm room. I did like having access to the gym facilities. Only 1 towel was provided. No daily cleaning offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alveen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vary central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Sunrise

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly check in, fast elevators. Spartan room. Shower and sink area always water standing. Shower water hard to regulate. Vending machines out of order. Location is perfect, though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price was great and based on that my expectations were low. Unfortunately it didn’t come close to meeting even my low expectations. Would not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly checking me in along with security being friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanna, Bellflower

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has major plumbing issues, shower backs up and overflows, no hot water, leaky sink. This place remind me of a homeless shelter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Haodong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pros: location, location, location. Cons: less shower/bath space. Only 3 for each floor cannot be quite crowded during peak time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and cheap to just stay for the night, close to central park, and subways!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Estuvo bueno, sirve mucho si paseas todo el día y solo necesitas lugar para dormir. Las camas y almohadas son algo toscas pero está pasable. Hay piscina y sauna disponible para los huéspedes. Es muy seguro. Detalles: La máquina de bebidas de mi piso no funcionaba y había que ir a otros pisos a comprar. También el techo del baño se cayó una noche, lo bueno es que lo arreglaron por la mañana. Estuvo bien para el precio y para la ubicación que es excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael Machado Dias

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gym access
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry Ngoc

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very old and dirty, bathrooms were dirty, and hallways looked very closed off and prison like
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Çaglar

I had to pay an additional $60 during check-in. When I asked why, I was told it was a service fee. I thought I made all my payments through Expedia. If possible, I would like my money back that was taken under the name of service fee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025