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 - 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
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
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
Maria Guadalupe, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
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
Shawn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2024
Good location. Great value for the price
Harshitha
Harshitha, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2025
Deceitful surcharge!!!
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
Gerald, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 8, 2024
Great deal, great area,
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Excellent
Ariel
Ariel, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 9, 2025
Good enough
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
Peter, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2024
Dorm like and very dated. Big plus is Very convenient location.
Violetta
Violetta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
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
David, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2024
Very convenient
Shaun
Shaun, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 20, 2024
The vibe of this place is closer to homeless shelter than hotel. The location is great, but it just feels generally sketchy.
Alden
Alden, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Unique place in the City!
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Liked staff .Daniella was fantastic,with her help. RICHARD
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
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.
Alyson
Alyson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
No comments.
David
David, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Shops are close as well as iconic tourist attractions within a nice morning walking distance!
SHAAN AKBAR ALI
SHAAN AKBAR ALI, 10-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2024
My review is more characters than allowed here. See my Google review for a detailed review that could be helpful. My stay was 12/12/24 through 12/15/2024.
Lena
Lena, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Great and affordable place to stay in NYC.
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 15, 2024
Q
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Great location- walkable to all attractions and close to subway - very basic but clean and quiet and felt safe abd secure - would highly recommend for New York on s budget
Philomena
Philomena, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 23, 2025
I will be very short: I paid for a room with a bathroom, and I was given a room with a shared bathroom. My room had trash from previous guests, not only in the trash can but also on the table; when I unfolded the bed, I noticed that they didn't change the bedding. For this price I could've gotten something cleaner.
Michell
Michell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2024
Classic
steven
steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Great stay.
Mario
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2024
The staff did not share any information, like check-out time, etc. You have to ask about it. The rooms are cramped, and the pillows are very thin. However, I did not expect better conditions and chose this hotel because of its lower price.
Yauheni
Yauheni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Dashing thru The Apple 🍎
Quick and easy! The Y is no frills and most importantly “ECONOMICAL”
I appreciate there service for the price.
Only situation that was a bit annoying was the person at the luggage storage. A little bully and not pleasant at all. The younger lady was lovely and helpful. My only complaint