Central Park West Hostel

I really enjoyed my stay at the HI New York Hostel. I was there for a period of 2 weeks. I wasn't even sure of my exact dates of checking out and Patrick at the reception was very understanding of my situation and was flexible enough to add and subtract the dates of stay. Additionally, due to COVID, all the rooms had just one person, so I was the only one in a room meant for 6 people. All the sheets and pillow cases and towels were fresh and clean. I could request for towels anytime and was gladly given one.nThere are very small downsides that are with this hostel; one being the bathroom outside of my room (in my case) which meant that I had to mask up every time I stepped out of my room even for a quick visit to the bathroom.nBut apart from that, the hostel staff was very friendly, the whole place was very neat and clean and pretty much better what you would expect in a hostel.

As a budget traveler, for me this was a place just to sleep, shower and had roof over my head. Staff was friendly. Location is amazing.nA few notes: Beds are uncomfortable, sleeping on a thin sponge you'll very feel bed's construction.nIn mid December room was very hot.nIn bathroom there were cockroaches roaming. Make sure to bring some slippers.

I did the reservation when i got there. The lady told me it was fully book. I could not put 0 stars

One star for a one-star hotel (that’s generous). You get what you pay for, I suppose. What else do you expect for $24 a night? Keep your dignity and go somewhere else if you have the option.

The worst place I have ever been.nThe guy in the reception gave me 2 times the wrong room (with people inside). There is no internet in the rooms, only in the living room. The rooms are not clean and so hot that you could't sleep.nThe restrooms are not nice (no toilet paper, no soap). The alcohol gel was diluted in water (it is almost water).nPlease find other place to stay.