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International Student Center Youth Hostel (The Center)

4.4starstarstarstarstar(200+)
Average
location_on38 W 88th St, New York, New York, 10024

What Guests Say

comfortable beds (8)clean bathroom (4)convenient kitchen (2)
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Score: 42/100

Average value — pricing aligns with market expectations.

Guest Reviews

Gabriella Zagalstarstarstar2025-11-17T19:32:00

"Beautiful and safe location, 5 minute walk from central park. hostel was super clean and filled with kind people eager to meet new people and go out! great for solo travelers! only personal issue was that me and my friend were told 11am was checkout time but it was actually 10am and not even 15 minu"

Samantha Laskystar2026-01-03T06:07:38

"I don't know how this hostel has such a high rating--Maybe the people who stay here haven't stayed at other hostels or have lower standards but this is by far one of the worst I've stayed at out of around 30. To start, the pictures make it look better & cuter than it is. In reality, it's very very o"

Sydney Selfstarstarstarstarstar2025-10-18T15:55:57

"I had a wonderful experience at this hostel. The staff and other guests were so friendly and welcoming, the space itself is clean and the shared amenities (kitchen, lounge space, shower, etc) are great, and the price point makes New York accessible on a student budget. 100% would recommend and woul"

Shi gstarstarstarstar2025-11-19T18:39:08

"The location is amazing and 88 st is one of the pretties I've seen. Staff is very nice! However, it's no news that New York is super expensive and so even if the hostel is pricy, you shouldn't expect to get a 5 star experience there. You can hear practically everything from your room and it can be a"

Abdallah Azzam Ouhsainestarstarstarstarstar2025-09-24T20:06:11

"I stayed in this hostel for 8 days and it felt like home. The volunteers were nice and helpful whenever its needed. Moreover, The beds were comfortable and the building felt alive with all the love and care that was given. This is the perfect place for people who want to discover NYC while staying"

About

Set in a brownstone townhouse on the Upper West Side, this low-key youth hostel is 2 blocks from the nearest subway station, an 11-minute walk from Central Park and less than a mile from the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The no-frills, single-sex and mixed-gender dorms offer bunk beds and lockers. Amenities include a communal kitchen, as well as a lounge/dining area. Guests age 18-35 are welcome. There is a 1-week maximum stay allowed.

photo_cameraInternational Student Center Youth Hostel (The Center)

Review Keywords

common areas (13)comfortable beds (8)bunk beds (7)lounge area (7)welcoming staff (7)dorms (6)clean bathroom (4)convenient kitchen (2)close to subway (2)luggage storage (2)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiAir-conditionedSmoke-free
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Low Dissatisfaction Risk

6% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
211
4star
55
3star
22
2star
6
1star
13