Central Park West Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Relax in a stylish space with a global view, featuring a sofa, armchair, and casual dining area.

Cozy dormitory room with a bunk bed arrangement, featuring a door, window, and comfortable chair.

Enjoy meals at the kitchen table with a world map view.

Classic building with a central entrance, flanked by columns and a decorative entablature.

Stunning hallway with a vibrant abstract painting, featuring a red door and a white door.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

201 W 87th Street, New York, NY, 10024

Central Park
‪8 min walk‬
Metropolitan Museum of Art
‪3 min drive‬
Times Square
‪5 min drive‬
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Cozy retreat with a metal-framed bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair, featuring a fireplace and artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Cozy sleeping quarters with a bunk bed setup, desk, and chair for a practical stay.

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm)

200 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Metropolitan Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lincoln Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Times Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Broad Nosh Bagels - ‬3 min walk
‪Jacob's Pickles - ‬3 min walk
‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk
‪French Roast - ‬3 min walk
‪Bodrum Turkish-Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Central Park

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, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. This hostel also has laundry facilities.

Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include ironing boards, desks, and free toiletries.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Relax in a charming outdoor space with picnic tables, benches, and lush greenery.

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services
24/7 front desk

$242 nightly

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total includes taxes and fees

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

Guest services

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

5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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

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 15 minutes on foot from American Museum of Natural History. You'll also find Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Central Park West Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

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 hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Does Central Park West Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this 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 9.3 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 14.3 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Central Park West Hostel?

No, at Central Park West Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

5.4

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Sean

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edon

May 10, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edon

May 10, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great option with great location and price.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

May 3, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not recommend to general travelers

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

RENEE

May 1, 2025

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

Unfortunately, the pictures are way nicer on the sites. Luckily I only saw one roach which was near the lobby kitchen area and no rats. Great location however.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Business traveler

Apr 25, 2025

The same issue mentioned in previous reviews: noisy from HC/heating-air conditioner. Good location, but definitely, need maintenance.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Apr 15, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Apr 10, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahid

Mar 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruth

Mar 17, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2025

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

Nice location

Location is great. It was too hot and noisy during night because oil heater kept running all night.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Herlia

Feb 17, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad Shachhu

Feb 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Feb 6, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Jan 27, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilek

Jan 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No amenities except Wi-Fi, but only on ground floor. Low rates but only a few dollars less than another hostel 15 blocks uptown which offers a lot of amenities. Rooms are only 2 person rooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

WIN

Jan 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

sima

Jan 1, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the worst experience ever!!! I only stayed there for 1 night because I had no other option but left the property the next day asap in the morning! The pictures on the website have nothing to do with the real rooms! Very dirty, cockroaches everywhere! Bad smell in the building! Very hotand you can not open any windows!!! I cancelled my stay and I want refund!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024