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.
Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, is home to YMCA West Side. Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall. Visit our New York travel guide
5 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
What's nearby
Columbus Circle
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Central Park
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lincoln Center
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Carnegie Hall
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Broadway
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
New York W 32nd St. Station
4 min drive
59 St. - Columbus Circle Station
4 min walk
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
36 min drive
Restaurants
Nougatine and Terrace at Jean Georges
3 min walk
Capital One Cafe
4 min walk
The Smith
2 min walk
The Empire Hotel
3 min walk
P.J. Clarke's
3 min walk
About this property
YMCA West Side
Hotel near Columbus Circle
Close to 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center, YMCA West Side provides a gym, a steam room, and a sauna. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool
An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at YMCA West Side offer amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
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Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property is also known as
YMCA West Side Hotel
YMCA West Side New York
YMCA West Side Hotel New York
Frequently asked questions
Does YMCA West Side have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Where is YMCA West Side located?
Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. Broadway and Carnegie Hall are also within 10 minutes. 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station and 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
YMCA West Side Reviews
7.0
Good
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A SAFE amenity for a single female solo traveler. Loved the security at the late night hours. Amenities were good enough. Women’s bathroom was sometimes clogged toilets but a hot shower and safe place to do business was all I needed. Thank you for letting me check in early for a fee so I could rest. It meant the world to me.
Excellent property located in a very convenient spot in NYC, walking distance from so many hotspots and subway stations. Rooms are average but excellent for the cost! Having single person restrooms that you card key into is really nice compared to other hostels. Highly recommend
Corban
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine for a one night stay. Staff was nice
The room was clean and met my expextations for my needs. I inteacted with 3 staff members and only one of the 3 was pleasant and helpful. I arrived on a Saturday morning and checked out on Monday and the bathrooms were not cleaned during my entire stay. Overall, I would stay again due to the price and location but I will definitely bring my own bathroom cleaning supplies.
The room was small- BUT WHAT a VIEW!!! Location, Location, Location! A block off Central Park, Lincoln center for morning coffee… it’s an old YMCA - but the ambiance is charming/ just don’t forget your shower slippers. Housekeeping staff - amazing! Children’s art projects displayed in the lobby made my stay perfection!
Probably the best location and best price for a budget traveller. I felt like I was able to experience New York to its fullest potential, and was able to actually afford it! Modest room and amenities, but so accessible and close to everything (Central Park is literally outside your door). Friendly staff, clean room/bathroom, a diverse mix of guests. Would stay again.
Perfect location for the finish line at the NYC marathon
Ana
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Rebekah
Dec 6, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is nice and coming back late at night I felt welcomed and safe!! I felt safe in my room as well. Giving 4 stars just since the place maybe wasn’t the most sanitary which is a given. Such as stains on sheets, bathrooms not being cleaned, and the major leak that was covered half the bathroom floor lol. I’d say again though!
Rebekah
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jack
Dec 11, 2025
Rooms adequate for price. Very conveniently located. Had to pay $10 membership fee.
Bathrooms pretty scuzzy. Toilets overflowing. Some sinks both only one faucet worked. For one person out all day. Certainly a reasonable choice.