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West Side YMCA

2 stars
5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5 181 reviews
Perfect No Frills Place To Stay

I initially chose the Y because of the price. I was thinking about the locations in the South and... See full review

  • PlusSizeTravelGuy
  • Jun 18, 2012
love it

Great location...!!!!!.... I feelt like in center of NYC.....everyone was nice See full review

  • rigo taleno
  • May 30, 2013
Competitive prices for visitors on the move in New York
The West Side YMCA a hostel favorite for backpackers, travelers, a family sticking to a budget (or, really, anyone who is traveling on a budget). Located just off Central Park West and a short walk from the Columbus Circle Travel Hub, the Y is great for guests who want to be close to Central Park, Times Square, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Hall. Tecumseh Playground, the Museum of Modern Art and the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum are also within walking distance. The West Side YMCA has a 65,000 square foot fitness center that is perfect for guests who are interested in working out. The West Side WMCA is a great hostel option for back packers and visitors to New York who want to enjoy the very best of the Big Apple on a budget.
Reasons to stay
  • Competitive prices for travelers on a budget
  • Superb location near major New York City attractions
  • Clean, well-maintained rooms
  • Large fitness center for guests who want to work out
  • A television in every room
West Side YMCA rooms
The West Side YMCA has 360 rooms that are a mixture of single bedrooms and bunks. The interior is practical, clean and well maintained, and designed for guests who are planning to be on the move and use the rooms simply as a stop off point to sleep or rest. The New York Tourist Board awarded the West Side YMCA with the accolade of best elder hostel in 1997, and that level of quality has been meticulously maintained ever since. All of the West Side YMCA's comfortable air-conditioned rooms are supplied with a color television. The bathroom facilities are shared but private, and a private bath is available on request.
Things to do nearby
  • Central Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • American Museum of Natural History (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
  • Tecumseh Playground (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
  • Museum of Modern Art (1.3 mi/2.09 km)
  • Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
Policies and fees
The property is currently undergoing renovations of the 10th and 11th floors which will encompass complete modernization of the bathrooms and corridors as well as installation of new lighting and new carpets.  In addition, rooms on those floors will undergo some basic cosmetic upgrades to complement the new bathrooms and hallways. Work will take approximately 10 weeks and should be completed by July 15. Signs are placed throughout the building regarding the work being done.  Please be advised that we will take every precaution to ensure comfort during this period.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

West Side YMCA Rooms

Single
The room offers 1 Twin Bed with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.
Bunk
The room offers 1 Bunk Bed with upper and lower berth, with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.

Amenities

  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Health club
Dining
Restaurant

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Hotel Map

40.7708 -73.9808
Area served
New York.
Nearby airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Area description
YMCA West Side is located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Center.

Nearby points of interest

  • Broadway: 0.1 mi
  • New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
  • Dante Park: 0.1 mi
  • Studio 54: 0.1 mi
  • Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
  • Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
  • Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
  • Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.2 mi
  • The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
  • Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.3 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.3 mi
  • School of American Ballet: 0.3 mi
  • Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
  • Broadway: 0.1 mi
  • New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
  • Dante Park: 0.1 mi
  • Studio 54: 0.1 mi
  • Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
  • Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
  • Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
  • Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.2 mi
  • The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
  • Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.3 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.3 mi
  • School of American Ballet: 0.3 mi
  • Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
  • American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.4 mi
  • Rose Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Municipal Art Society: 0.4 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.4 mi
  • 57th Street: 0.4 mi
  • CitySpire Center: 0.4 mi
  • Sherman Square: 0.5 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.5 mi
  • Takashimaya: 0.5 mi
  • Central Park Zoo: 0.5 mi
  • Roseland: 0.5 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.5 mi
  • August Wilson Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Verdi Square: 0.6 mi
  • Septuagesimo Uno: 0.6 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.6 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.6 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.6 mi
  • Bergdorf Goodman: 0.6 mi
  • Gershwin Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.6 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 0.6 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.6 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.6 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Winter Garden Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.7 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.7 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (181)

Ratings and reviews for West Side YMCA

Overall score

3 / 5
About the scores
181 out of 181
Amenities:
2.7
Room cleanliness:
3.2
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
2.5
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.6

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Danupstate ny
Ny
Mar 18, 2013

Good loc, uncomfortable bed

Good location for the price, but bed is quite incomfortable

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

time drifter
Pittsburgh
Mar 4, 2013

Didn't realize it was a hospice

Didn't check-in had a family emergency & had no symapthy for refunding payment. Paid BUT did NOT stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

cheap but not compassionate

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Nick88888888
Oakland, NJ
Jan 8, 2013

Great place to stay for the night

This Ymca is in the perfect location. It's near Central Park, on a safe and quiet side street, and near Columbus Cirlce and the subway. It's the cheapest place to stay in Manhattan and the best value for the night. The room was clean and simple but comfortable. The check in process was simple. Overall, I would stay here again and anytime I stay in Manhattan I will be staying at this Ymca.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

Artchef
Baltimore
Jan 2, 2013

not what you pay for

Dirty shared restroom, recal matter in visable site on the toilets, no reception on tv in room-they replaced tv in room with a flat screen-so I had clear fuzz snow and no reception, lap pool shut down, steam room shut down, replacing tile in entire locker room-it was like a construction zone-horrible dust everywhere, when I complained-no one seemed to care or offer any compensation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

short walk to central park. two subway stops from times square.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

SeaJayEff
Clarendon, Vermont
Dec 13, 2012

A place to stay.

If you just need a place to stay with a lock and a shared bathroom, this is the place. cjf

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Subway stop at 59th Street and another at 66th Street; Westside YMCA is on 63rd Street.

Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Single C.
Washington, DC
Dec 10, 2012

Weekend in NYC

The West Side YMCA was a great value ... Nice staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

Gyuri
Montrose, CA, USA
Dec 5, 2012

YMCA

The staff was uniformly surly and not interested in being of help, with the exception of one wonderful female staff member. I believe this infects the attitude of the guests, from whom I got neutral-to-negative vibes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Hellohaha
Baltimore, MD
Nov 26, 2012

Worth the price

Location is nice. Room is clean. You can find almost everything you need.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

TheSheri
Seattle, WA
Oct 26, 2012

Best, cheapest place in New York City

This is exactly what I paid for. The bed was fine and the sheets were clean. There was even a tv in my room! The room was air conditioned and there is a lock on the girl's bathroom. The staff were friendly and somebody always checked id when you entered the building. There were a LOT of kids in the building, My stay would have been better if they weren't there, but I'm sure the YMCA is all they could afford as well. I bet they liked the hostel too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of West Side YMCA

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

wasac
Washington, DC, USA
Oct 22, 2012

Good accommodation for the price

I often stay at this Y. The location is great and accessible, and for me, their gym as well as the steam room/sauna are the main reason I stay there. It is not for everyone, but for those who want to include workout and good steam room/sauna, etc. it is a great place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
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