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About the Hotel

201 W 87Th Street, New York, New York, United States

Central Park West Hostel on Manhattan's Upper West Side offers 24-hour front desk service, free WiFi, and organized staff events for non-local guests only.

Room Essentials and Services

All guestrooms at Central Park West Hostel include shared or private bathrooms, daily housekeeping, and free linens. The rooms feature air conditioning, heating, and desks.

Kitchen and Refreshments

Guests can prepare meals in the communal kitchen. Coffee and tea are available in the common area.

Common Areas Recreation

The property features a spacious TV lounge and laundry facilities. Visitors can explore Central Park and Bryant Park for outdoor activities.

Transit and Landmarks

NYC FIT Hotel sits a block from the 86th Street subway station, with Times Square reachable in 10 minutes. The American Museum of Natural History is a 15-minute walk away, while LaGuardia Airport is 9.5 miles from the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Bed 2-Bed Dormitory Room
1 person
14 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
14 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Single Bed 2-Bed Dormitory Room Private Bathroom
1 person
14 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre
New York 8.8 km
Airports
LaGuardia (LGA) 14.9 km
Teterboro (TEB) 21.0 km
Train
Grand Central Station 4.0 km
Underground
86th Street200 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Vending machines

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Location

201 W 87Th Street, New York, New York, United States
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201 W 87Th Street, New York, New York, United States
Nearby
Columbus and Amsterdam Ave. between 63rd and 85th Streets
Upper West Side
230 m
Museum
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
440 m
Restaurants
Hot & Crusty
180 m
2393 Broadway
Juice Generation
260 m
2345 Broadway
Ollie's
320 m
2425 Broadway
Milk Bar Upper West Side
300 m
561 Columbus Avenue
Blockheads
340 m
175 W 90th St
City Diner
380 m
2441 Broadway
Baked by Melissa
360 m
2325 Broadway
Domino's Pizza
210 m
592 Columbus Ave
Joe Coffee Company
450 m
514 Columbus Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
4.7
4.7/10 based on 228 reviews
Christina
United Kingdom, November  2024
5.0/10

This hotel was everything but a pleasant experience. From cockroaches crawling everywhere to rude staff and overbooking issues, it was a nightmare. Even the amenities were lacking, with broken locks and dirty rooms that felt unsafe. The only silver lining was that it had a bed, albeit one that I had to share with a stranger. I regretted paying for this stay, as the value for money was virtually nonexistent.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were filthy and had no sheets, with dirty mattresses and pillows. I felt uncomfortable the entire time.
Service
5.0
Customer service was almost non-existent, with rude staff and inefficient handling of bookings.
Location
5.0
The location felt unsafe, and the lobby had strange people lurking around.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were in terrible shape; the elevator felt unsafe, and the shared bathroom was disgusting.
Stephanie
United Kingdom, November  2024
7.0/10

This hostel offers a cheap stay in NYC, with a decent location near the subway and Central Park, which is a plus. However, the cleanliness leaves much to be desired, and the room access system is a hassle. The uncomfortable beds and lack of Wi-Fi in the rooms made the experience less than ideal overall.

Rooms
5.0
The room I stayed in had a very thin mattress, which wasn't comfortable at all, but at least it had a private bathroom. I can't say I felt good about the cleanliness.
Service
5.0
While the staff were working hard, the customer service was very inefficient, especially at night, as it often took long to get assistance.
Location
9.0
Being in a great neighborhood, it was easy to catch the subway and access most attractions in NYC, which I appreciated deeply.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The hostel's facilities are limited, with Wi-Fi only available in the reception area and a somewhat unreliable elevator.
Ava
United Kingdom, November  2024
5.0/10

This hotel was a complete letdown. From the unsafe environment to the dreadful service, my stay was more of a nightmare than a vacation. I definitely recommend looking elsewhere unless you enjoy dirty rooms and unreliable service. The only bright spot was the potential for location, but it didn't make up for the overall experience.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were filthy and nothing like the pictures. There were no sheets on the bed, and the mattress was stained and disgusting.
Service
5.0
Customer service was a major issue, with long waits for staff and extremely unhelpful clerks who treated my concerns dismissively.
Location
5.0
The location had potential, but the safety concerns overshadowed any advantages it may have had.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were poorly maintained, especially the elevator, which was frightening and unreliable.
Emerson
United Kingdom, September  2024
5.0/10

My experience at this hotel was nothing short of a nightmare. The rooms were dirty and unsafe, with issues like cockroaches and overbooking leading to me finding a stranger in my bed. The service was inefficient, and the overall atmosphere felt more dangerous than welcoming. I would urge potential guests to look elsewhere for their stay.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were incredibly dirty and not at all as advertised, with issues like stained mattresses and broken locks.
Service
5.0
The service was quite poor, with staff unable to resolve my issues efficiently.
Location
5.0
The hotel is in a location that could feel convenient, but the unsafe vibe completely overshadowed any possible benefits.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were terrible; there was no electricity for my entire stay, and the bathroom was filthy.
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