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...
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PlusSizeTravelGuy
- Jun 18, 2012
love it
Great location...!!!!!.... I feelt like in center of NYC.....everyone was nice
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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:
- 2.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2.9
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 3.6
82%
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
guest from the south
a no-problem stay at the West Side YMCA
greaqt location right in the heart of NY! even though it's not a 5-star place, it's totally worth it if you don't mind older buildings and furniture (but nice and clean!!!) and a shared bath (pretty clean!). would definitely recommend the place.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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 not recommend
Anonymous
Never again!!
The only thing we will remember about this hotel is seeing German cockroaches running on my bed, walls and a mirror as we entered the room in the evening!! That's good we have strong nerves... Among other things was the TV which existed in the room but was unavailable to watch because the only working outlet was located too far. I was too tired to go demand other room just for one night, but I will never stay here again for sure!! It is the height of imprudence to ask this price for such conditions!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Es Haddad
OK for a short trip
My family loved the location of the Hostel near Central Park and all those close by restaurants. We enjoyed daily clean rooms & linens. Very nice and quiet at night. A/C worked well. Loved the 24 hr security. We liked the room rates. We checked in at 3PM. We rented two rooms, one wasn't ready. An hour later registration assigned a new room which mattress was very uncomfortable. 3 Toilets available for the floor, two were not flashing properly. Will use it again, but only for short visits.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Don't be afraid to try new kinds of foods. Let your taste-buds have a vacation as well!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Uncomfortable lady
West YMCA
After I made the check in I went to the room I didn't like it. That hotel look like a shelter facility. I never thought that the room will be too small like that, I change my mind right away. I didn't stayed in there; We went to stayed on my friend's apartment. Just I recommend the hotel for single people that don't care anything about it.This hotel needs remodeling.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Shopping tip:
Not Applicable
The location of the hotel is wonderful but the hotel room facility area very poor.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great location
My college student daughter and I loved being two short blocks from Lincoln Center, two short blocks from Columbus Circle and half a block from Central Park. We love to walk in Central Park. Easy access to anywhere you want to go in NY via subway. This is the first time in our 4 visits to NYC we have taken advantage of the many opportunities in and around Lincoln Center. The New York Public Library for Performing Arts has free access to the internet--no need to lug a computer. The beds were clean and comfortable. The room was very basic--but we were not there to spend our time in the room. Very international feel with lots of people of all ages speaking many different languages.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Rush tickets to every Metropolitan Opera performance are available for $20 to the first 150 people in line. Line starts forming about three hours before show time. Check at ticket office for specific times.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
very NICE!
Located just off Central Park West.Good location!! The West Side YMCA is clean and comfortable.And If you don't mind shared baths (each one that I used was clean and spacious), then you should definitely stay here. the internet access is not good ...but I recommend to a friend... great place!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice location
The hotel have a very nice location, just few blcks from Central Park, Broadway and Subway station. Wonderful location. The only thing i didn't like i had a DND sign on the door and the housekkeping didn't respect it, she get inside the room with the DND on the door. But was good our stay there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Many attractions nearby the hostel and also there is a subway station nearby, so we could go to everywhere.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ayse
good value for the money
the room was very clean, bathrooms were clean (some of them lack soap though, so you'd better have one for your own), the neighborhood is safe, it is a short walk to subway. Timesquare is in walking distance and it's close to good restaurants and little grocery stores.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
couple restaurants at the corner and also always starbucks nearby.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Voyager
Einfache Schlafgelegenheit mitten in Manhattan.
Guter Preis, hervorragende Lage, bei minimalem Komfort betreffend Schlafen und Hygiene (Einfaches Kajütenbett, WC/Lavabo/Dusche auf Etage).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
