The International Student Center Youth Hostel will be your home away from home in New York City, right in the heart of Manhattan, in the beautiful and safe neighborhood of the Upper West Side, a 1/2 block from Central Park and the subway.

The youth hostel offers 44 beds in dormitory style (bunk beds) accommodation, both single sex and co-ed rooms.

*We are a youth hostel; you must be between the ages of 18-35 to make a reservation.'

Students, non-students, and US residents (not from NYC) accepted.
Note: a valid photo ID (passport or US driver's license) is needed to check-in.

Office hours: 8am-11pm
Check In: 3pm-10pm. Late check-in is available until 10pm but we DO NOT check in past 11 PM.
Reservations will be held only until 9pm unless you email / call the hostel to set up a late arrival.
Check-out time:10am


Guest facilities Include . . .

Internet PC from 8am to 11pm (we DO NOT have wifi); full Kitchen with stove, microwave, fridges; Lounge with TV/DVD; A special summer garden with herbs for your cooking.

PLEASE NOTE that we only allow small bags upstairs in the rooms. Large suitcases must be left in the office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

We offer free linen (sheets/blankets). Guests must bring their own towels.

There is no curfew. You will be given a key ($10 deposit) so you can come and go as you please!

We do close the rooms for cleaning from 11am-3pm and require all guests to leave their bedrooms.

FOR SUMMER: Please note that we do not have air conditioning.

When making reservations for more than 2 persons, please understand that you may be in different dormitories. We will try our best to accommodate guests traveling together in the same room.

A safe is available for any documents or electronic items you wish to leave in a safe place at the reception.

CANCELLATION POLICIES: All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the arrival date will be charged for the first night. No shows will be charged first night's rate and the remaining days of their reservation will be canceled. Also, no same day refunds after check-in.

Duration of stay:
14 nights depending on availability. However, from June 1 through September there is a maximum of 7 nights. PLEASE NOTE THAT ADVANCE RESERVATIONS MADE FOR MORE THAN 14 DAYS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Payment: Credit cards; Traveler's Checks and cash accepted.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR YOUTH HOSTEL SOON!