Located near Central Park West & many area attractions, this Upper West Side YMCA is a community center that features hostel... more »
Located near Central Park West & many area attractions, this Upper West Side YMCA is a community center that features hostel accommodations, a 65,000 sq ft fitness center and 2 swimming pools.
Official Hotel Information
The West Side YMCA is a landmark building that is surrounded by such famous attractions as the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, Central Park and the Museum of Natural History. The property features an indoor Swimming pool as well as health club and restaurant.
ReserveTravel
The YMCA is a tax exempt, non profit organisation. The YMCA offers 41single rooms that provide a home away from home for nearly 40,000 international and domestic travelers each year. The location allows guests to enjoy the 65,000-square-foot fitness center, the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square, and world-famous cultural institutions including Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School of Music, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. In 1997, the West Side YMCA was voted Best Elder hostel by the New York Tourist Board.
Orbitz
The Westside YMCA is in a great location (steps away from Central Park, near Columbus Circle). The rooms are similar to a private room in a youth hostel - small but clean. If you are ok with paying a little more - get a room with the "semi-priv
The Westside YMCA ia an affordable
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Posted Mar 27, 2008
Okay
The Westside YMCA ia an affordable sleeping room in a great location. The use of their fine fitness center being included with the lodging is a very nice bonus. The rooms are spartan like a college dorm before you move in. But the rooms are...
55 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The staff was friendly and helpful over my three day stay. The location is fantastic. The room was very tiny and sparse, but clean. The bed had no box spring, the TV no remote, the miniature AC barely worked. The room was very clean; however, the shared bathrooms were clean upon arrival and filthy by 5:00 pm. every day. Bring your own soap and flip flops, and tissues.
But what do you want for $100 a night in Manhattan? I would definitely stay again, but would not want the "bathrooms for everyone" deal. Lots of interesting people from all nationalities and backgrounds stay at the Y. Give it a try if you are a single traveler.
38 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The West Side YMCA, was a decent hotel to stay in, and an especially good value. However, you should take note that the rooms are very small (mine had a bunk bed, one window with blinds, a small tv with cable and a desk with accompanying chair). Hotel staff is overall pretty friendly, and you also have access to all of the workout equipment/pool. My only one major gripe with the hotel was the fact that there were no showers in the tiny rooms, but rather several (maybe 10) shower rooms on the floor. These are clean for the most part, but I would bring a pair of rubber flip-flops to wear in the shower just in case. Overall, for $30-$40 a night, the cost simply can't be beat for a traveler wanting to see the city that never sleeps on a budget.
21 year old female with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
My room was very small with only a window, mirror on the wall, drawers and a metal (on wheels!) bunk bed. As I was only there for three nights and planned to sight see my the whole day I did not mind my room. It was cheap and all I wanted was for a place to leave my luggage and sleep at night. Therefore I was a happy customer.
The receptionist were freindly and even when I lost my keys everyday, they were happy to replace them and escorte me to my room.
The place was also located in a safe lively part of New York so I recommend it for those 'on the go'!
All Review Photos When planning a trip
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Posted Jul 03, 2006
Good
All Review Photos When planning a trip to New York City, choosing lodging can be a crucial decision. Ideally, the typical tourist wants to stay close to the main attractions. However, hotels in Manhattan can be costly. Because we were planning...
Central Park is opposite the YMCA. You
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Posted Feb 17, 2005
Mediocre
Central Park is opposite the YMCA. You can easily walk downtown as the YMCA is so near. The food and drink available in the YMCA is reasonably tasteful and pricedNot all power sockets work. Some rooms are tiny. Cold showers!!“I have recently got...
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