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Central Park West Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Central Park

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Near Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park West Hostel invites you to unwind with arcade games or get a caffeine boost in the lobby. Enjoy access to a nearby health club and round-the-clock support from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kama Central Park Hostel
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 388 reviews
The price is HK$1,134
HK$1,329 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beacon Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 16 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive
  • Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 28 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 41 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 57 min drive
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 6 min drive
  • Weehawken Lincoln Harbor Station - 7 min drive
  • 86 St. Station (Broadway) - 2 min walk
  • 96 St. Station (Broadway) - 8 min walk
  • 86 St. Station (Central Park West) - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Central Park West Hostel

When you stay at Central Park West Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Central Park and Broadway. Also, American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 86 St. Station (Broadway) is 2 minutes and 96 St. Station (Broadway) is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Arcade/games room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

Also known as

Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel
Central Park West New York
Central Park West Hostel York
Central Park West Hostel New York
Central Park West Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Park West Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Park West Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Central Park West Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Central Park West Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Central Park West Hostel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Central Park West Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Park West Hostel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Central Park West Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (15-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Central Park West Hostel and nearby?

Central Park West Hostel has an arcade and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Central Park West Hostel like?

Central Park West Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from 86 St. Station (Broadway) and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.

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Reviews

Central Park West Hostel Reviews

5.2

5.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Desk
Wifi
Bar

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
Ramona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
mohsen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location.
Sean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay here again.
Marilyn, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great option with great location and price.
Sheila, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It wouldn't be bad if it weren't for the bugs. Sooooo many bugs.
Bailey, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room looked nothing like the pictures displayed on the website. The room was horrific. The entrance was not welcoming at all.
Cameron, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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 👍
Edison, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Jessica, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
pablo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not recommend to general travelers
Takashi, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

There is not hot water, everything very dirty, restrooms, rooms.
Léia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nice location

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

2/10 Poor

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.
Victor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here many times and always am pleased.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome staff, quiet and clean. Most friendly.
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff are great and the location sublime.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable, comfortable, a lot of culture in the area
Timothy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
RENEE, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely phenomenal
byron, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The same issue mentioned in previous reviews: noisy from HC/heating-air conditioner. Good location, but definitely, need maintenance.
Monica, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was good with friendly staff available 24 hours.
Balbir, 4-night trip