Near Central Park and 5th Avenue, YMCA West Side offers a perfect blend of urban excitement and relaxation. Take advantage of the outdoor pool, restaurant, gym, elevator access for convenience. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 60 min drive
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 83 min drive
New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
New York 23rd St. Station - 6 min drive
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 30 min walk
59 St. - Columbus Circle Station - 4 min walk
66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 5 min walk
72 St. Station (Central Park West) - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Nougatine at Jean-Georges - 3 min walk
Tavern On the Green - 4 min walk
Bad Roman - 5 min walk
The Smith - 2 min walk
P.J. Clarke's Lincoln Square - 3 min walk
About this property
YMCA West Side
You'll be in a fantastic location at YMCA West Side, just a 5-minute walk from Central Park and Lincoln Center. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, Columbus Circle and Broadway are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 4 minutes and 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Facilities
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Fees & policies
Also known as
YMCA West Side Hotel
YMCA West Side New York
YMCA West Side Hotel New York
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at YMCA West Side?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is there an onsite casino at YMCA West Side?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (19-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (24-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at YMCA West Side and nearby?
YMCA West Side has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near YMCA West Side?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around YMCA West Side like?
YMCA West Side is a short 4-minute walk from 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station and 4 minutes' walk from Central Park.
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YMCA West Side Reviews
Reviews
7.0
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10
Good location and cheap. With a nice gym. But the rooms were very noisy because of bad sound proof. And needs renovating.
Kristoffer
2-night trip
10/10
Was there for 2 nights. Quick and efficient check-in. Clean room but Tv not in proper function.
J Richard
2-night trip
6/10
The shower was cold. Had to wait it for someone else to turn on their shower to get hot water. Location is amazing. Bring your own pillow case.
Mauricio
3-night trip
6/10
The location is excellent for visiting NYC. The room was ok and was clean but not very roomy. It was good enough to sleep but not to linger for long, so if you tour all day its fine but not to stay for 1/2 day. I would recommend for a young single person not a family.
Benjamin
2-night trip
8/10
Location is excellent and the staff is also amazing and super helpful.
The only downside is the shared bathrooms, they urgently need renovation. The doora of the loo do not close.
The bathrooms are terrifying.
Maria Guadalupe
3-night trip
2/10
First thing first, they charge an extra 10 dollar per night when you check in. Then Very tiny and old room. Noisy window A/C unit.
Verified traveler
14-night trip
10/10
Good , safe, clean plane to stay.
Milena
1-night trip
8/10
It was good. Would stay there again. Also the staff were friendly when I had an issue and resolved.
Gregory
1-night trip
8/10
This is a good hotel for the price. I stayed for a couple days by myself and had very little issues. The staff was nice and helpful with my couple of service demands. The only issue I had was that the showers oddly alternated between hot and cold water because the shower knob was a little flimsy. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to come to New York but is on a bit of a tighter budget.
Shawn
2-night trip
6/10
Good location. Great value for the price
Harshitha
2-night trip
4/10
I have stayed there many times before but this time they insisted on a $10 a night cash surcharge when none was mentioned in the Hotel.com reservation. This is so wrong. I think is very deceitful. I am trying to see if it is against the law.
Gerald
2-night trip
6/10
Great deal, great area,
David
3-night trip
6/10
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Jaehwan
4-night trip
2/10
Bed was very uncomfortable, bad lighting, shower and toilet weren't very clean. Felt like a prison.
Chris
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent
Ariel
1-night trip
4/10
Dorm like and very dated. Big plus is Very convenient location.
Violetta
1-night trip
8/10
Very convenient
Shaun
3-night trip
10/10
Very well located, it's a very strategic home base for someone that wants to be in the heart of NYC but also not in the middle of all the chaos. My only comment would be that I stayed for 6 days and no one attempted to do house cleaning in my room.
David
7-night trip
6/10
I stay here a lot. It’s the Y, not the Ritz, so my expectation is never high. But it’s fine, clean enough. Usually the check-in security people are great. This time, they lost my driver’s license for a bit and the guard mistakenly thought I didn’t belong there and hassled me until he realized he was wrong. It’s New York.
Peter
1-night trip
4/10
The vibe of this place is closer to homeless shelter than hotel. The location is great, but it just feels generally sketchy.
Alden
1-night trip
10/10
Unique place in the City!
David
2-night trip
8/10
Shops are close as well as iconic tourist attractions within a nice morning walking distance!
SHAAN AKBAR ALI
10-night trip
10/10
Great and affordable place to stay in NYC.
Richard
5-night trip
10/10
Liked staff .Daniella was fantastic,with her help. RICHARD
Richard
2-night trip
10/10
This is an amazing place to stay! Wonderful gym facilities and beautiful pool. I loved access to steam room and sauna. Extremely handy for Lincoln Centre and NYPL. And right on Central Park. Also appreciated that the subway station nearby was accessible, so great for luggage moving. Might have been an off evening for someone but check-in was not particularly friendly or welcoming. But I was delighted overall.