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The hostel has about 600 beds and is probably the biggest one in NYC. It's very well equiped with Internet access, a library, lockers, a small gift shop, a breakfast corner, a kitchen,.... There are several dormitories. I stayed in a room of 8 people. The rooms are rather small, so if everyone gets up at the same time, there might be a lack of space. Bathrooms aren't very clean, but that is mainly due to some of the hosts who let for example black hairs or tooth paste in the sink, ...
They organize guided tours in different districts of NYC, e.g. The Bronx, Greenwich Village, Harlem, ... Leave a Comment Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveDirections: Upper West Side, close to Riverside Park and Central Park, at the border of Harlem
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| | | | Hostelling International - New York: Friendly, lots of young international backpackers | Satisfaction: | | | | |
I've stayed at Hostelling International three times for periods of approximately two weeks, all during the July and August months. Located on 103rd and Amsterdam, it's nicely removed from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown. Here, nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Morningside Heights near Columbia University, Hostelling International-New York offers many amenities that I enjoy. Most rooms feature 4 beds (2 bunk-beds) or 6 beds (3 bunks), but several rooms feature as many as 12 beds (6 bunks!). Floors and rooms are either coed or segregated by gender. Linens and towels are provided free of charge. There are lockers in each room (you need to bring a lock), as well as larger lockers available downstairs in the common area ($2-$5 per day). There is a common bathroom (gender segregated) on each floor, and bathrooms are well-kept with no noticable grime or musky air. (Do bring appropriate footwear to wear in the bathroom, though! You never know!) My favorite feature of staying here is the activities. They offer a variety of social gatherings such as music in the yard, free walking tours of various neighborhoods, and a general atmosphere of commaderie with fellow budget travellers. There is a cafe (Cicoria Bros. Caf?) that serves light meals, beverages and snacks. Open daily from 7AM to 2PM, & Tuesday to Saturday 6 PM to 10:30PM. There is also a gift shop of sorts that sells HI membership, locks, metrocards discount tickets to Empire State Building, tour tickets, guide books, souvenirs, film, toiletries, travel accessories, batteries, Super Shuttle reservations/tickets, alarm clocks, & Railway passes. Internet access is available in the library, cafe and the 2nd floor. $2 for first 20 mins.$1 for every 10 mins thereafter. There is a kitchen located in the basement. Open from 5:30AM to midnight. Laundry is located on the second floor. Open from 7AM to 10PM $1.50 for washer, aprox. $1.25 for dryer, 75 cents for soap & softener.
Amenities include a games room, high speed internet stations, laundry facilities, a community kitchen, a TV lounge, a cafe, a large outdoor garden with patio, and a gift shop. Leave a Comment Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 212-932-2300Directions: 1/9 subway uptown to 103rd Street and walk one block east.Website: http://www.hinewyork.org
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I stayed at HI-New York for 4 nights in February and 2 weeks in June 2007, and I loved it! The building is undergoing reservations, so they put me in an 8-bed female dorm instead of the 4-bed dorm that I reserved. The lockers in the rooms were big enough to hold my entire suitcase. The front desk/check-in staff was abrupt to almost rude, but they were very busy with several large groups while I was there. The bed sheets were changed between visitors, and the rooms and bathrooms were cleaned at least once a day. The bathrooms were tiny, but clean and functional. There was a little cafe on the first floor and a kitchen in the basement, so I never had to eat take-out. My only gripes with the hostel are that there is only one (slow) elevator in the building and that the internet is too expensive for daily use. The kiosks are $0.10/minute with a 30 minute minimum (expect a $10 pre-charge if you use a credit card). The wireless if free, but the connection is slow and not secured. My other minor complaint is that the maximum stay at the hostel is 26 days, but the computer will only let you book for 14. Since I already had another reservation, I had to switch hostels in the middle of my 6 week internship. Also, unless you know the people in your room, ALWAYS put anything you want to keep in a locker! The girl on my bottom bunk stole $150 from my purse while I was sleeping. I was naive to think that my purse was as safe on the bed with me as it was in my locker. The hostel staff was apologetic, but there was nothing they could do about it. By the time I realized the money was missing, the girl had left. I love HI-New York, and I can't wait to come back!
1. The security staff is excellent! Even though the hostel has a capacity of 600+, the security personnel (Juan) knew my name by the end of my first day. He always checked receipts and room cards as people came into the building and was always eager to offer assistance, or even just to chat. 2. The hostel is only one block from the #1 train. 3. The maximum stay at HINY is 26 days, but you have to call to make extended booking. Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Take the #1 subway to 103rd Street and walk one block from Broadway to Amsterdam. You can get almost anywhere in the city in 30 minutes or less!Website: www.hinewyork.org
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