Booked via website, so simple and quick confirmation, pestered them with questions that weren't answered on website and they responded promptly, putting my mind at rest. On arriving the welcome was pleasant and intially I was put off by the basic appearance, thinking, you get what you pay for. But I tell you I would gladly have paid more by... more

I read some reviews here and it wasn't really clear what to expect, many positive but also some negative ones. First the negative points: - No elevator, for us it wasn't a big problem as we stayed on the 2nd floor, but I can imagine that higher floors would be a hustle with all the luggage to carry. -The lounge... more

I've stayed at a few hostels in New York, but this was my first time at the Central Park Hostel. I was on my own and had no trouble getting there but some trouble getting in as my flight arrived really late. I was told that I should have called, but once I explained the situation the reception helped me... more

Our family from Illinois (6 of us) stayed in adjoining studios on the 4th floor; each had 2 dbl beds, kitchenette - sink, mini-fridge & microwave, plus private bath. Very clean. Ideal location: a block from Central Park, a half block from the subway. Handy for exploring the park and visiting New York landmarks, which we did using 7-day Metro... more

My visit to New York City was ok but where I stayed was awesome. The employees working the desk at Central Park Hostel make it their first priority to make sure your stay is very enjoyable. Kwesi, the employee that checked myself and friends in, was really polite, and very pleasant to be around. There is not enough to be... more

Central Park Hostel located on 19 West 103rd Street near Central Park West is the best possible place you could have your stay while in NYC. If you should choose to have your stay here ask for AG, Mike, or Sandra all of which were awesome the hospitality was never ending. There are dorms that range in price from $34-$38... more

I stayed in a dorm room at the Central Park Hostel in July for a conference I attended. I really liked the location because of the train station being just down the hill from the hostel. I initially inquired about lockers, which are available in the rooms but when I mentioned I had a laptop I was asked to check... more

I stayed at this hostel last month july 2008 and it was really really good! Me and my 3 other girls friends wanted our own private room as we had snow boards and other valuables. The only problem we had was that it was on the 4th floor and they didnt have a lift. Our room was really nice alot... more

The hostel is very loud.If you plan to sleep, it might be the wrong place for you. The hostel also lacks airconditioning in the summer so you will have to take frequent showers to survive the night. I also noticed that they don't change the sheets at this hostel which migh be why I started to itch after staying here.... more