New York hotels

Dating back to the early 1930s, the Harlem YMCA is a New York landmark, close to many of the neighbourhood’s famous restaurants, sights and nightspots, and a short walk from 4 subway lines. Featuring a fitness centre with a steam room, sauna and indoor swimming pool, and a programme of free group exercise classes, including yoga and Pilates, the hostel also offers free Wi-Fi. Private rooms have single or bunk beds, refrigerators and air conditioning, with shared bathrooms on each floor. Guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a required Daily Guest Room Membership fee, which provides each registered guest full access to member amenities.

Offering great value in the heart of Manhattans’s Upper West Side, within walking distance of Central Park and Broadway, this hotel and hostel combines classic New York architecture with modern furnishings. For your convenience, a 24-hour reception service and complimentary wi-fi are offered on-site. Rooms offer flat-screen TVs with cable channels and free toiletries.

Dating back to 1930, the West Side YMCA is filled with history, and has an excellent Central Park West location, a short walk from Broadway and the Lincoln Center. The hostel’s 24-hour security desk gives you the freedom to explore the city at your leisure, and the on-site shop offers snacks and coffees between 8am and 7pm. The West Side YMCA’s private single and double (either twin or bunk beds) have air conditioners, TVs and linens and towels, with shared bathrooms found in the hall. Guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a required Daily Guest Room Membership fee, which provides each registered guest full access to member amenities.

Ideally located in Manhattan’s East Side, the classic Vanderbilt YMCA is within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building and St Patrick’s Cathedral. With a stay at this hostel, you’ll have access to the YMCA’s excellent sports facilities, including 2 indoor pools, gym, steam room and sauna and a selection of exercise classes. Vanderbilt YMCA’s rooms offer single or bunk beds, free wi-fi, cable TV, safe deposit boxes and air conditioning. Guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a required Daily Guest Room Membership fee, which provides each registered guest full access to member amenities.

The Royal Park Hotel and Hostel sits in a classically styled building on the Upper West Side, within easy walking distance of Riverside and Central Parks and Broadway. Renovated throughout in a contemporary style, useful on-site features include complimentary wi-fi access and a 24-hour reception, tour and ticket service. All rooms at the Royal Park Hotel and Hostel have flat-screen TVs with cable channels, while private rooms also include en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning.

Found in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the Greenpoint YMCA is close to shops, restaurants and McCarren Park and just a couple of blocks from the Nassau Avenue subway stop. The hostel is home to an indoor pool, a state-of-the-art gym and male and female saunas. Rooms at the Greenpoint YMCA offer free wi-fi, TVs and radio alarm clocks. Guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a required Daily Guest Room Membership fee, which provides each registered guest full access to member amenities.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless Internet access (surcharge) and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.

The 3-star Blue Moon Hotel is a neighbourhood icon. An eclectic mix of artistic décor and interesting architecture makes a stay at the boutique hotel a unique and cosy experience. After a day wandering the neighbouring Chinatown, Little Italy and Soho, retreat to your oversized room. Unwind in the deep bathtub, or take advantage of the stocked minibar, free wi-fi, and DVD library.

The Watson Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel just 3 blocks from Central Park and Columbus Circle. Its facilities include breakfast and valet parking (for an added fee), a fitness centre, and a rooftop pool. The stylish rooms feature free wifi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee-makers.

This three-star hotel on the upper west side has a Moroccan theme and features several restaurants and massage facilities. En suite rooms have air conditioning, free wifi and cable TV.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Located in New York (Upper West Side), Central Park West Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Beacon Theater. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from American Museum of Natural History and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Metropolitan Museum of Art.