Central Park was established in the mid 1800s, and tens of millions of visitors explore this vast urban paradise every year. For those who wish to stay near the park during their New York visit, the Central Park Hostel on West 103rd Street offers lodging just one block away. This five-story brownstone walk-up offers both co-ed dormitory rooms and private rooms with shared baths. It has a lounge area, TV room and kitchen. You can check the Internet or play a game of pool. It provides 24-hour security and maid service.
Advertised as a "Boutique Hostel," the Broadway Hotel and Hostel is located on the Upper West Side on West 101st Street and Broadway. It is a 15 minute subway ride to downtown and the theater districts. Private rooms are available, as well as two-bed dormitory style rooms. There is no curfew, so night owls won't get locked out if they decide to take in the Big Apple after hours. It offers complimentary linens, 24-hour reception and high-speed Internet in the lobby. Lockers are available, but you must provide your own lock. Its theater room offers plasma TVs and a library with its own fireplace.
The historic NoHo district of Manhattan is home to Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel and Hostel on Bowery. Steps away from Greenwich Village and SoHo, it provides both single and double occupancy accommodations. The hotel aims to bridge the gap between more openly shared hostels and expensive private hotel rooms. The tops of the rooms are open, with only a lattice-work cover, but the small room itself has a lock and is just for you, in case you don't wish to share your accommodations with a stranger. Linens, Internet, a microwave and a refrigerator are provided. There is no curfew.
Various YMCA facilities across the city offer another lodging alternative for those seeking hostel rates. Both Harlem and Flushing YMCAs offer hostel accommodations, as well as the West Side YMCA on West 63rd Street. The Flushing YMCA offers single, double and triple occupancy accommodations with 24-hour security. It is just minutes away from New York City's major airports. This facility has an Olympic-sized pool and a fitness and cardio center. The West Side YMCA is located near the Lincoln Center and has steam rooms and saunas. The Claude McKay Residences at the Harlem YMCA is near the historic Apollo Theater, and has a Health and Wellness Center.
