For adventures and travelers looking to stay in the middle of all that Midtown’s West Side Manhattan has to offer, West Side YMCA can provide a budget-friendly option. Close by Central Park, the Lincoln Center, Times Square, and only steps away from public transportation and tourist attractions, West Side YMCA is a sightseer’s paradise.
Explore New York from the heart of Manhattan at West Side YMCA as the guest rooms are located on the Upper West Side, right by Central Park and Columbus Circle. The hotel is conveniently located across from Central Park at Columbus Circle and down the street from the cultural mecca Lincoln Center, home to The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The New York Philharmonic. Guests can explore the friendly neighborhood filled with high-end retail stores, chic boutiques, trendy bars, live music venues and easy access to subways and transportation.
Visitors will find themselves among the best-of-the-best restaurants and bars at Upper West Side. Located nearby are popular eateries such as Atlantic Grill, Boulud Sud, The Smith, and Rosa Mexicana. Being only five minutes from the subway, they can also easily explore the rest of what the intriguing city has to offer.
Affordable accommodations at West Side YMCA include single or private double rooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, televisions, refrigerators, and most rooms provide a beautiful view of Central Park. The hotel offers childcare, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, a café, and conference facilities. Guests will also have access to member benefits such as lap and recreational swimming pools, group exercise classes, sauna, and gymnasium.
A safe community, budget-friendly accommodations, and ideal New York location make West Side YMCA the ultimate hotel for visitors looking to explore the city.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Low season | January |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 238 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 234 |
The hotel is located in the heart of Manhattan, right by Central Park and the Lincoln Center, offering easy access to public transportation and popular tourist attractions.
This hostel has family rooms, providing ample space for families looking to share a room. All the rooms at the hostel are soundproof, therefore ideal for blurring out the kids' noise. The hostel offers baby cribs upon request for kids aged one year and below, and extra beds at an additional cost for kids between 2 and 3 years. Ensure you request the baby cribs and extra beds in advance to ensure availability. This hostel has indoor and outdoor swimming pools where you can engage in swimming activities with your family, including family and kids' swim lessons. The hostel has a game room where kids can engage in age-appropriate games. You can also play squash with your family at the hostel.
The hotel offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment, lap and recreational swimming pools, group exercise classes, sauna, and gymnasium, providing a range of fitness options for guests.
If you want to host an event, including birthday parties, this YMCA hostel offers various meeting and event spaces that you can rent for short-term, full-day, and extended events. The hostel offers meeting spaces for less than 50 people, including the 2nd floor barre studio, 2nd floor activity room, and fireside lounge, each charging hourly for the event space. For an event of more than 50 people, the hostel offers the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, holding up to 145 guests; the King Alonso Room, holding 100 guests maximum; the Parkside Lunge, with a 55-guest capacity; and the Social Justice Room, with a 50-guest capacity.
Some guests have mentioned concerns about the cleanliness of the rooms, uncomfortable beds, and shared bathroom facilities. However, others have found the rooms to be comfortable and well-stocked.
Catering to individuals with limited mobility, the YMCA hostel ensures hassle-free accessibility. The entire hostel unit has been designed to be wheelchair-accessible. The hostel has a well-maintained elevator, which serves as an essential link to the upper floors, where some of the hostel rooms are located. This elevator complements the hostel's commitment to fostering a comfortable and welcoming environment for all guests. The hostel's dedication to universal accessibility sets it apart as one of the most accessible hostels, prioritizing the guest's diverse needs.
The hotel offers a café, vending machines for drinks and snacks, and is located near popular eateries such as Atlantic Grill, Boulud Sud, The Smith, and Rosa Mexicana.
Arrive at the hotel earlier than your expected check-in time or, if you want to, extend your stay in a room after check-out. You may get the room for early check-in and extension at an additional fee, subject to availability. Ensure you inform the hostel in advance of your plan to check in early or check out late to ensure availability and for easy travel planning. If you are still looking for a room for early check-in or late check-out, you can utilize the hostel's storage facilities for your luggage as you look for an alternative.
The low season is in March, while the high season is in October, offering visitors the opportunity to choose the best time based on their preferences and budget.
If you are looking for a communal feel when visiting New York, staying at this YMCA hostel offers great opportunities and accommodation for backpackers, as it is a hostel known chiefly for students, backpackers, and guests looking for low-budget hostel options. The hostel has shared rooms with bunk beds. The hostel also has a communal bathroom with no en suite bathroom. This hostel creates an interactive environment in the fitness center through group exercise classes, including yoga and Pilates, a game room, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hostel ensures the safety of your belongings by providing lockers for luggage storage.
West Side Ymca is located at 5 West 63rd Street in Upper West Side, 1.7 km from the centre of New York. Fifth Avenue is the closest landmark to West Side Ymca.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at West Side Ymca.
Yes, West Side Ymca offers free Wi-Fi.
West Side Ymca is 3.8 km from New York Skyports SPB.
Yes, West Side Ymca has a pool on-site.
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Value for money | 7.3 |
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Distance to downtown | 1.7 km |
Nearest Airport | New York LaGuardia |
Distance to airport | 9.1 km |