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Central Park West Hostel

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

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Central Park West Hostel is near Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Met. Guests can enjoy arcade games on-site or grab coffee in the lobby. A nearby health club offers fitness options, and the front desk provides 24-hour assistance.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bunk Bed in 2 Bed Shared Dorm), Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Times Square - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

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

  • ‪Crossbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Chick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barney Greengrass - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yasouvlaki - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

Hostel near Central Park
Close to American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park West Hostel provides an arcade/games room, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Central Park West Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return 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

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 accommodation

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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 Central Park West Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Park West Hostel?

Central Park West Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Central Park West Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Park West Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Central Park West Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Central Park West Hostel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of American Museum of Natural History, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lincoln Center and Columbia University are also within 2 miles (3 km). 86 St. Station (Broadway) is only a 2-minute walk and 96 St. Station (Broadway) is 8 minutes.

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Central Park West Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 433 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Owen

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

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great option with great location and price.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the furniture is old, dirty and ripped, no lightbulbs, the space in between the toilet and the wall is super reduced, the sink is full of mold. And the smell of weed inside the building is horrendous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Léia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is not hot water, everything very dirty, restrooms, rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not recommend to general travelers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this hostel.

Very bare. No lockers in the dorms, room is poorly lit and not well-ventilated, the lounge area with the adjacent mess hall are unkempt, and the communal shower rooms are grimy and do not have toilet rolls. The hostel's only positive attribute is its very close proximity to Central Park, convenience stores, and the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

RENEE

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, comfortable, a lot of culture in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edon

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and the location sublime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely phenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room because as it was advertised on Expedia, it appeared clean and nice for the price; what i got proved it false advertisement. What pictures you see are specifically curated. Very likely the first floor. Which is the only floor to have wifi by the way, in the lounge. The free wifi advertisment is a lie. I also was not informed that I, a woman, would be sharing a room- much less with a random man that walked in while I was half naked and sleeping. The front desk treated me as if I was unreasonable for being deeply disturbed and traumatised by this, and I immediately left that night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a great experience and stay in this place. The place is central and easily accessible, the workers of the place were always very friendly and courteous. The treatment by the staff has been the best, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Balbir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good with friendly staff available 24 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All i got to say was it worth the money. When i enter my room, theres already a roomate, he/she was not in the room but the entire chamber smells like someone poured a whole bottle of whiskey The air conditioner might not working and the sheets was not cleaned enough. Other than that, everthing is good so far. My opinion, it is a place for temporary stop with limitation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025