West Side YMCA
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--NY/New_York/West_Side_YMCA.h33143/
Hotel Overview
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.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
Hotel Map
- 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.
Guest Reviews (181)
Ratings and reviews for West Side YMCA
- All travelers (181) 3 / 5
- Business (23) 3 / 5
- Couples (24) 2.7 / 5
- Families (11) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (23) 3.2 / 5
- Singles (82) 2.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- 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.
- Most recent
- Highest score
- Lowest score
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
geat location, friendly staff,small room
Great location right next to Central Park near Columbus Circle. The room was small with only a bunk bed, but it was clean. Clean sheets and towels everyday. Courteous staff. Be sure to carry your room key with you everywhere in the building as it is your id; you cant't enter the building without it. From here we walked to Times Square, Rockafeller Center, Belvedere Castle and Central Park, Serendipity for yummy frozen hot chocolate. I would recommend staying at the West YMCA, but not with a family. Ro $100 a night,you can only have 2 people in a room and it is a shared bathroom down the hall. A family would require more rooms, so a hotel might be a bette choice. Excellent for anyone who doesn't mind bunk beds and shared bathrooms. The price is also excellent compared to any hotels in the area. Bus lines, Greyline tour buses, subways are all close making it easy to get around. There is a nice coffee shop, cafe in the first floor. The main thing that could be an improvement at the Y is if they had rooms with a private bathroom. At times it was awkward to be in the very small shared shower room. I would pay more for a private bath/room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There are MANY places to eat between Columbus Circle and Times Square.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
OK for the price
my single room was clean, sheets changed every 2 days, and the bed nice and firm. I missed a basin in the room, and the bathrooms could have been cleaner (but that was because of the other guests, rather than the Y's fault!). The location (especially for the Lincoln Centre/opera) can't be beaten. If you can get the room at the [...]price, it's a good deal. If you go to other sites - like [...]- you will end up paying over $90 a night. At that price, go to the Comfort Inn on W 71st Street instead, where for an extra few dollars you'll get your own bathroom, breakfast and free wifi in your room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Avoid the ticket scalpers at the Met - but go instead either for standing room at $25 (tickets go on sale at the box office at 10am on the day) or start lining early in the day for Rush tickets - 100 orchestra seats at $20 each that go on sale at 6pm on the day. Be warned - people start queueing for the latter very early in the morning!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Scrubbie
Incredible Value
This is the third time I've stayed at the YMCA West Side. (Each stay has been in the last 365 days). I am a single traveler who doesn't mind using a shared bathroom. I value the location and price over the lack of amenities. To be able to stay in mid-Manhattan, next to Central Park and not pay a fortune, I don't mind bringing my own soap! The rooms are always clean. The beds are small and simple, but I am out till 2am and only need a place to sleep for 8 hours before I am back out enjoying the city. I love the free use of the gym. (and the gym is amazing). If you set your expectations appropriately, this is an incredible value!! (If you want a private bathroom and are willing to pay a bit more, try the Herald Square Hotel).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The subway is only one block away at 58th street and Columbus circle.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yuwa
It's very good to go to the central
It's very good to go to the central park and the broadway show and so on!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Defintely not my best trip to NYC
I usually stay at the Vanderbilt YMCA on the lower East Side (47th and 3rd). I was very disappointed with my stay here. The walls were paper thin and I could hear the televisions from the rooms all around me. The bathrooms were old and smelled a bit. The gym was not what I was used to at the Vanderbilt. The only good thing about the hotel was its location to the theaters and attractions in midtown.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Makisupa
Great deal for the price.
I only used the room to store my stuff and sleep. If i wanted it for any other purposes it would have left much to be desired
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a great chowder restaurant next to the starbucks down the street.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Westside YMCA
Was ok, but needs some maintenance
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Central park is across the street.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
FANTASTIC FAMILY
I WOULD LOVE COME BACK ON JULY FOR MY VACATION BECAUSE NEAR CENTRAL PARK RIDE BIKE AND VISIT MY BROTHER IN EAST VILLAGE. LAST MONTH THANKSGVING I WENT YMCA AND STAY FOR 1 WEEK REALLY ENJOY AROUND NEAR LINCLON HALL, SHOPPING OLLIE RESTURANT ETC
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Salvatiere
Great Location! We'll be back!
I had my doubts at first, because some bad reviews I read here. Yes it's small, nothing fancy, very simple, but hey! you don't go to New York City to stay in the Hotel! (and if you do then look somewhere else, this place is NOT for you) we've been in the city so many time, why spend $400 or 500 dollars for just 2 nights (That's even cheap for NYC)?? YMCA is way cheaper! they have wireless, a nice cafeteria downstairs, very secure area, Central Park is half a block, metro 2 block away, you can be in 42nd St in 20 minutes, bed's are ok, our 10th floor was quiet, we went to the 11th and it was kind of a mess, the guys for front desk were nice. Beware! one bathroom for floor, no privacy at all if you want to shower, the hotel uses the same elevator for the YMCA daily thing, so it's always traffic of people coming and going. Give it a try! if you dare.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Travel light and smart, the room it's small so do not, i repeat do not bring a lot with you, that will make you reduce space less comfortable than it is.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Simple cheap, dont have high expectation
Price and location was our motive for staying at the YMCA. We came for Thansgiving Day parade and were not disappointed. Parade route was right outside the door! Room was small with bunk bed, small desk and TV. It was clean but it is small. It is perfect though if just a place to sleep. 2 issues: No hot water at 6:30 am. Also, someone had vommitted all over the bathroom, which is shared.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
If you like Italian food, go to Carmine's in the Theater District. It's family style 1 entree serves 4-6 comfortably. If just 2 people be careful not to order salad and entree as you will not be able to finish either. Great place to eat. Get reservations if you can.
