It is located 10 minutes walking far from Columbus Circle, right on the south-west corner of Central Park. I went there for three nights on last July and it was the only place we found in NYC for less than 100 bucks a night. The rooms are very minimal, a bed, a desk and a lamp, but it is definetely... More

I was in NY in october and stayed there for 3 nights. Of course the building is old, the walls would defenitely need repainting, but it was clean (no bed bugs!) and the location is great. I was having a private bathroom (no problem with sharing...), and I will definitely return, it is a great deal in NY where hotel... More

Accommodation in New York is of course very expensive and it's hard to find anything affordable. This YMCA is very basic and bathrooms are shared (for the cheapest rooms, communal). It's a place for sleeping only. The place has an institutional feel, but unlike some other reviewers I've found it neither dirty nor unsafe, during several visits. It's far from... More

After a wonderful semester in the USA and lots of traveling within this amazing country, my friends and I decided to end this wonderful experience in New York City. After staying in several hostels the last weeks, the one better than the other, this one is by far the worst. Better said, it's the worst place I've ever been. When... More

As cheap as you'll get on Manhattan at a bit over $100 which given the location was the main draw card as a budget conscious solo traveller. Located a short walk from Columbus Circle-59 Street Station and a stones throw away from Central Park, It is a hostel and the quality is such, with basic furnishings in rooms, shared showers... More

After reading blogs, I expected the worst. After staying, I would book at YMCA Westside again. Staff helpful and friendly, had secure spot to store bags until check-in time (minimal $1/bag). Half block to Central Park, easy access to subways, Lincoln Center, great food around the corner and the 1st floor resturant had great coffee, snacks/breakfast/lunch choices. Beds/towels very clean,... More

After reading some horrific reviews before our visit, the expectations were poor an this hostel well an truly lived up to them, if not, shocked us even more.This was an educational visit, with 20 or so of us, each on floor 9 or 11. To start the first night off with a blast, we had a continous disco running from... More

Stayed here on school trip, 34 students. Great for exploring New York . Ratings go from average to very good, cleanliness was better than average but not very good, although towels which were provided were super clean and fluffy. Coffee in the coffee shop was excellent. More

Knowingly booking a hostel means you should not compare it to a HOTEL. I stayed in this hostel in April 2011, and was satisfied with the room, and the facilities. The beds were clean, and the lights worked. What more do you need! You come to Manhattan to explore the city not stay in your room. It met my expectations... More