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HI NYC Hostel, 891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY -(888) 420-1657
Area: Morningside Heights
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (2241 Ratings)
1.6 miles Apollo Theater New York
v9 mins driving
UBER from $8-12
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The Spotlight on HI NYC Hostel

Social, Budget-Friendly Vibe in Uptown NYC

Located just one block from Broadway and a quick 10-minute stroll to Central Park, HI NYC Hostel offers an energetic, community-focused atmosphere in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With free Wi-Fi, a movie lounge, and a spacious outdoor patio, this hostel is a go-to for travelers looking to meet people and explore the city on a budget. Dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms keep things simple, while perks like towels, linens, and daily housekeeping add comfort.

Why Concert-goers love it

Concert fans love this hostel’s easy subway access—the 103rd Street Station is just two minutes away, getting you to Times Square and major venues in under 20 minutes. After a night out, return to a quiet residential neighborhood that offers a peaceful place to recharge. With late-night events and a social vibe in-house, you don’t even have to leave the property to keep the night going.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends who want a fun, shared space at a great price
  • Solo travelers catching a dream concert and looking to meet new people
  • Couples combining music and sightseeing in NYC
  • Fans needing a calm, affordable spot to unwind after the show
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who prefer to spend on tickets, not rooms

Food and Drink Options

While there’s no on-site restaurant, HI NYC Hostel offers a large communal kitchen perfect for late-night cooking or pre-concert meals. A café on-site serves snacks and beverages, and you’re within walking distance of plenty of casual eateries and corner delis. Guests especially love the flexibility to cook and eat on your own schedule.

Nightlife Options

The hostel hosts its own comedy nights, pub crawls, and variety shows—a great way to keep the energy going after a concert. If you're up for more, bars and lounges along Amsterdam Avenue and nearby Harlem offer a taste of local nightlife within walking distance.

What People Say

Travelers rave about the clean facilities, helpful staff, and vibrant social atmosphere. Many mention how easy it is to meet fellow music lovers and travelers. The location also gets high marks for being both safe and well-connected by public transit.

Areas for Improvement

If you’re expecting hotel-style luxury, this isn’t it. Rooms are dorm-style and bathrooms are shared, so privacy is minimal. Some guests have noted occasional noise from common areas, but earplugs usually do the trick.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a social, affordable place to crash after a concert in NYC, HI NYC Hostel hits all the right notes.
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Free Internet
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Air Conditioning
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Coffee shop
` Hair dryer
` Children's playground
` shared bathroom
` Heating
` Shared kitchen
` Adult only
` Wheelchair accessible
` vending machine
` kitchenware
` clothes dryer
` 24-hour security
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Kitchen
` Off-Site parking
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` French
` Polish
` Portuguese
` Spanish
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` taxi service
` yoga room
` Linens
` Air Purifier
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Access to health care professionals
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Temperature check for guests and staff
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` balcony/terrace
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Entertainment services
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Ironing amenities
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` Separate shower/bathtub
` Tour services
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Outdoor recreational features
` Cleaning products available
` Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
` Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
` Parking available (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

HI NYC Hostel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jacobus Sat, 7 June 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jacque' Sat, 7 June 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Anonymous Sat, 7 June 2025

Exceptional

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Joanna Fri, 6 June 2025

Bad

Disliked: Inflexible staff

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Barbara Fri, 6 June 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Francesco Fri, 6 June 2025

Superb

Liked: Staff and cleaners super friendly
Disliked: The air condition was noisy

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Shulin Fri, 6 June 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Singh Fri, 6 June 2025

Value for money and great...

Liked: - Working area which helped a lot to stay in the premises and work. - Overall the property was clean and good value for money- Lots of programs for guests - comedy shows, walk tours, welcome party etc.
Disliked: - Some rooms had pungent smell due to poor ventilation and with 6 folks living in one room it keeps getting worse.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Prathamesh Thu, 5 June 2025

Good

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Kirstin Thu, 5 June 2025

Bad

Disliked: The customer service was extremely poor. I booked my stay 8 months in advance and realized after 2 months that I will be over the 90 days right to stay in the US on my next booking in on June 20. I therefore have to fly back to Germany during this time. So I tried to move my stay forward via our Booking.com website. This did not work as I had booked an expensive 4 bed room and not a cheaper room. They couldn't offer me a cheaper room from Hi Hostel New York and Booking.com, which I would have taken. They are so inflexible with both providers. Now I don't have a room for the period before and have spent 243 dollars for nothing. Worst customer service ever. Never again.

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HI NYC Hostel 891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY