West Side YMCA

It is nearby central park, very close to subway station. In Manhattan you probably couldn't find a place easily access most sightseeing spots than west side YMCA. Staffs are nice, warm.

originally planned to stay 5 nights but eventually only stayed for 3 nights. when i ask for refund the staff there told me i need to ask my agent where I booked the ticket. It was all confusing and their attitude is not good. And the room is very small, public bathroom, only wifi in the first floor. Overall speaking the hotel is not bad considering its great location(close to central park). think about the price, it is not that bad.

Bunk bed, but comfortable enough. Room is tiny, but that is OK, we did't plan to stay in the room much. Perfect location, easy to go all sides! The price is expensive for us. But it's New York. So people understand. Generally speaking, it's a good place for the tourist!

Dirty rooms, wretched work during cleaning. The bathroom & toilets very dirty and a big fear from the infection everywhere you give a look... Unfortunatelly can not recommend even there is the lower price compare to others. The internet only in the groud floor and only in the hotel corridor - and not much chairs to sit down with your working tools...

I initially chose the Y because of the price. I was thinking about the locations in the South and did not have my hopes up to high for anything more. I was surprised at the size of my private room and the private bathrooms all of which included a shower. The room is basic. I bed, chair, desk, television, lamp, and a closet. If you need more then stop reading and go check into one of the more expensive hotels. Was pleasantly surprised to see the amount of children at the hotel. That sealed it for me because anyplace that is kid friendly is a safe place. I was a short walk from Central Park, Columbus Circle, and for me Times Square. The subway is two blocks away which will give you the rest of the city for a small fee. Even when you check out if you need to stow your bags before you fly out they will lock them away for you for $1 per bag. My only issue with the place is that I needed to iron a shirt and no iron was available and the cleaners across the street needed 48hrs to press a shirt. If you are looking for a clean quiet place to stay I strongly recommend staying their.

The location is excellent. We walked one block to Lincoln Center. We were close to subway and buslines. We were next to Central Park and the weather was perfect. We walked to Madison Avenue and took the bus back. We took in the Cinema at Lincoln Center, an abundance of restaurants, and many places we saved for the next trip.y. People in NYC were very helpful and at the Y too. We had a great visit. and the budget prices allow for a return.

Came for a two day workshop in the City and only needed a room to sleep--this place fit the bill! I did have to switch rooms when I first signed in--the first room smelled very smoky/odorous/mildewy and didn't have a security bolt on the door; door didn't seem secure and I worried about that with open access by elevators and shared bathrooms... But the staff was very kind and accommodating to switch me to another floor to a more pleasing room, albeit very spartan. Thank goodness the AC worked nicely! My biggest quibble is the excessive mildew odor that permeated the hallways, rugs and my room and the uncleanliness of the shared bathrooms. It might be a good idea to bring flip-flops to the shared bathrooms as the tiled floors were constantly wet, rust/mildew stained and unkempt... Oh, and shower early in the morning! I luckily just missed the bathroom rush hour waiting for a shower stall at 8:30 AM on a Sunday--but know there is one especially on the weekend! For just one night, I'd stay here again... but the convenience of being in a prime spot of Manhattan was its strongest selling point!

2nd time have stayed here and will be back again next year. the location is perfect, right next to central park, and walking distance to bway, time sq and lots of places to visit. and handy for subway to bottom end of NY. the staff are friendly and helpful, and the access to the pool, gym etc is a def bonus. room is basic but as all you will do is sleep there its all you need.

I basically needed a bed for the night, and this was reasonable value. Good location, friendly staff, comfortable and reasonably quiet room. As typical for a hostel it was a shared shower room and toilet block. In essence, it was a bed for the night. I'm going to tick the "No, I would not recommend" box because it's not a hotel, although I would stay there again if, as before, I just needed somewhere to sleep.

First time staying in a hostel and id stay in one again. Perfect location. Room and bathrooms were clean. Rooms had tv, desk, shelves, towels, soaps, ac and beds. My room card stopped working after a few days and they switched it out immediately. No complaints