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Jazz on the Park

July 20th, 2009 Matt No comments
Under the sky at Jazz on the Park´s terrace

Under the sky at Jazz on the Park´s terrace

Jazz on the Park hostel is the perfect New York resting stop for the budget traveller seeking a little fun in their travel experience.

Jazz on the Park is the flagship hostel of the Jazz Hostels chain. Since 1998, we have offered a social, relaxed and safe environment where budget travellers can meet other guests while enjoying all that New York City has to offer.

Jazz on the Park is conveniently located in the hip Upper West Side, along the northwest side of Central Park and three short blocks walk to the B & C subway lines. In addition the many shops, restaurants and bars just five minutes away, nearby attractions include The Museum of Natural History, the New York Historical Society, Cathedral of St. John the Divine (the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral), Riverside Park and Grant’s Tomb, Columbia University, and the Hungarian Pastry Shop.
Take a walk across Central Park, and you will find yourself on 5th Avenue, on the doorsteps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Neue Gallery, the Jewish Museum of Art, and other major NYC landmarks.

At Jazz on the Park we can accommodate both groups and individuals in single, double, or dormitory style rooms. Shower and toilet facilities are centrally located on each floor. Small bag lockers are provided in each room for personal items, and additional coin-operated luggage lockers are located on each floor. We also offer free breakfast, linens and towels; no curfew; a sensible drinking policy; A/C in all rooms; 24-hour reception, security, and access to Internet kiosks; a tourism booth (at select times); and a friendly multi-lingual staff to help make you feel at ease.
We also best known for our funky coffee bar/TV lounge, and summer pub-crawls and BBQ parties where everyone is guaranteed to eat well and make new friends.

PLEASE NOTE that Jazz on the Park has two buildings—the first, which includes the coffee bar and main check in, is on 106 St and Central Park West. All private singles and dorms are located around the corner, on 105th Street.

So, whether you have heard about us from a friend or came across us on the internet, make sure that you do not pass up the opportunity to experience Jazz on the Park. Come check us out, we are waiting to meet you!

Address: 36 West 106th Street,
New York City,
Upper West Side,
USA
NY 10025

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International Student Center

July 20th, 2009 Matt No comments
Comfortable society room at International Student Center

Comfortable society room at International Student Center

A safe, friendly and fun-filled youth hostel next to Central Park in Manhattan…the International Student Center aims to be your home away from home!

Welcome to the International Student Center…a comfortable and easy to find youth hostel in Manhattan serving young people and students [between the ages of 18 and 35] traveling through New York City.

Conveniently located on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, the International Student Center is housed in a historical building in a beautiful and safe residential neighborhood, a hop-step-and-jump from Central Park. We are also easy to find, half-a-block away from the local “C” and “B” subway trains; and two blocks away from the “1″ and “9″ subway trains, besides easily accessible by bus and taxi too.

The youth hostel offers 50 beds in dormitory style accommodations, both single sex and co-ed rooms. Housed in a historical brown stone building, it is a simple, clean and comfortable place. Your new home, away from home!

Guest Amenities Include:

Sacred Garden
A simple but charming garden blossoms in our backyard all year round, with special attention during Spring, Summer and Autumn. During the summer months, we even offer free herbs for guests to harvest and spice up their dishes.

Fully equipped kitchen and large common lounge with TV, sofas, library book trade, for you to rest and meet other travelers after the long days spent in the city.
House phones on each dormitory floor allows guests to receive calls from 9am to 11pm, and public phones in the lounge.

Duration of Stay
The International Student Center provides only short-term stay for traveling students and young people passing through New York City.

Summer & Autumn: June to October – one week maximum stay.

Winter & Spring: November to May – two week maximum stay*.
*In some cases, guests may be allowed to stay an extra week
(a maximum total of 21 days), based on the approval of the management.

PLEASE NOTE:
It is very important that you indicate your arrival time upon booking or email the hostel with your arrival details after booking. Especially if you are arriving after 7pm, make sure to get in contact with us via email. Not doing so could result in a cancellation.

Address: 38 West 88th Street,
Manhattan,
New York City,
Upper Westside,
USA
10024

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Jazz on Times Square Hostel

July 20th, 2009 Matt No comments
Red dining-room at Jazz on Times Square Hostel

Red dining-room at Jazz on Times Square Hostel

Jazz on Times Square Hostel is in the middle of the best attractions, plays, musicals, dining, and nightlife that New York City has to offer. Surrounded by all of this, we still offer the most affordable dorm rooms in the area, in a hostel jam-packed with amenities.

Welcome to the best hostel in the best location in New York City!

In addition to a variety of spacious dorm rooms, we provide a full service kitchen, cafeteria, a large game lounge with flat screen TV, a backyard patio, luggage storage room, and more. The top of the hostel has an enormous roof deck with stunning views of midtown Manhattan – truly, you won’t find this view anywhere else!

Free with your stay are linens, blankets, towels, and daily housekeeping. We are also pleased to provide free breakfast and free Wi-Fi access for your laptops (or you can use our pay-as-you-go Internet Kiosks). Of course, in-room lockers are also available – bring your own to use the lockers for free, or purchase a lock at the front desk.

Our multilingual staff are NYC experts who are ready to assist you 24/7 in exploring all that the City has to offer. When you check in, be sure to ask them about the many events happening in the hostel or in the neighborhood.

It’s very easy to reach the hostel from any airport, train or bus station, and from midtown, you can get to almost anywhere in Manhattan within 10 minutes (there are more than 10 metro lines around the Hostel).

Address: 341 West 51 Street,
New York City, NY,
NY,
USA
10019

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Chelsea Spot Hostel

July 18th, 2009 Matt No comments
Wide double-bed room in Chelsea Spot Hostel

Wide double-bed room in Chelsea Spot Hostel

Chelsea is located in the heart of the busy midtown Manhattan. Our hostel located in the Chelsea district, on West 30th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue. Because we are a small family run hostel, we know every guest by name. Come join our family.

New York’s family run hostel, Come Join our family. Come where everyone knows your name ;)

Spot Hostels | Chelsea is one of New York’s best-kept secrets, designed for the active traveler whose focus is experiencing New York’s lifestyle. This hostel is walking distance to all of New York’s major attractions like Madison Square Garden, The Empire State Building, Times Square, Herald square shopping center, Macy’s and many more; as well as famous districts, such as the Greenwich Village, The garment district, Hell’s kitchen and many others.

Our Chelsea Spot is conveniently situated by Penn Station on 32nd and 8th All of the City’s major trains A, B, C, D, E, 1, 2 and 3 and other public transportation. A quick ride will take you all over the city in minutes, also near by is the port authority where you can take bus rides out to other states fro affordatle day trips to Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, and others. The City’s public transportation system runs 24 hours a day seven days a week. Surrounded by fine restaurants, sports bars, local pubs, and some of New York’s finest night clubs, it is no wonder people want to stay at the Chelsea Spot Hostel.

Apart from our prime location, we offers many other amenities to our guests. We provide a full kitchen, guest lounge with a large High Definition LCD TV (for you movie and sports fans), air conditioned rooms, although our rooms and bathrooms may be SMALL our customer service is something we’re BIG on, we also have the friendliest multi-lingual staff in New York, laundry room, 24-hour reception desk, backyard, lockers and Internet kiosks machines, along with free WIFI (wireless internet).

Oh, and there is free coffee and tea all day as well as free pizza once a week! :)

Address: 341 West 30th street,
New York City,
New York City,
USA
10001

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Lafayette International Hostel

July 18th, 2009 Matt No comments
Nice room in Lafayette International Hostel

Nice room in Lafayette International Hostel

A budget backpacker’s best friend! 1/2 a block to the subway station, free internet & phone, free street parking, free HBO and TV, free personal locker & closet storage, special weekly and monthly rates online, and friendly Swiss management!

Our hostel is the perfect solution to the budget backpacker. With daily rates starting at just $15 per night, there are several great reasons why the Lafayette International Hostel is the #1 choice for affordable hostel accommodations in New York City.

We are located just 1/2 block to the Bedford-Nostrand G train, giving you easy access to all of New York City by metro.

Address: 484 Lafayette Avenue,
Brooklyn,
NY,
USA
11205

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