YMCA West Side

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Central Park

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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.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

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About the neighborhood

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5 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carnegie Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 19 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 37 min drive
  • 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 and Terrace at Jean Georges - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jean-Georges - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breads Bakery - ‬2 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 Columbus Circle. Guests can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a steam room. 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.

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    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Fees & policies

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 sauna, as well as a steam room.

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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Reviews

YMCA West Side Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

I stayed here for the gym. I was not disappointed.
Scott, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bathrooms were disgusting. Has a single room and bed was pretty much just springs. There was an extra $10 fee per day that wasn’t on the fine print, but I had not choice but to sign it
Maya, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

This is the worst hotel I’ve stayed in. Uncomfortable bed, dirty bathrooms, tiny space, unfriendly staff. I will never stay here again.
Luis, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love staying here
Brent, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Booked here several times, always enjoying staying here.
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good and cheap to just stay for the night, close to central park, and subways!
Erwin, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Had to leave as the room was grubby, and there were cockroaches. Awaiting a refund
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms are small but we didn't need much room since we were only there to sleep, change, and shower. So didn't mind sharing bathrooms with others, either. The floors could've been cleaner cuz there was hair on the floors, but other than that I would definitely stay there again if I ever go to new york again. Everything is so close by!! Central Park, Time Square, shopping and a variety of food carts to choose from!! The location is excellent, and so is the price!!
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Irma, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They do a great service by providing budget accommodation in NY. Staff was super helpful and responsive to my requests. Convenient location, safe area. A previous review mentioned the $10 daily fee that should have been added up front. They said they’d notified their partners so maybe an oversight by Expedia. The mini store in the pics is not there but plenty of places within a block to buy things.
Michael, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was like a scary jail. My floor smelled like butt. The service was okay, the cleaning lady was kind and check in was smooth, check out and luggage storage was rude and weird.
dallas, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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FABRICIO, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay here for Pokemon Go Fest 2025
Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value
Shawn, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved how it was near everything and right across from Central Park!!
Kendra Lee Joyce, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price for the location
Luke, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poor communication. My flight was delayed until the next day. Despite many attempts to let them know and request to hold the reservation, it took them more than 24 hours to get back to me. I tried phone (many times), Hotel.com messaging and Hotel.com help desk (where they finally replied after > 24 hours). I don't need this kind of stress on top of the missed flight.
Donald, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic dorm accommodations.

Good location and cool ac in private room. It is basically an old dorm room. I did like having access to the gym facilities. Only 1 towel was provided. No daily cleaning offered.
Rodney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is a half block away from Central Park and a few blocks away from the subway. Lots to do in the area and plenty of shopping choices
John, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great to have access to YMCA
Jay, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great price for the location amd has a ton of amenities
Adrian, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

This property has major plumbing issues, shower backs up and overflows, no hot water, leaky sink. This place remind me of a homeless shelter.
Joanna, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A spot for brave souls on the budget

A spot for brave souls on the budget. The bed was ok, the floor is dirty. 3 showers for the whole floor… the smell in the room was weird, the room size ok. You would want to come there as late as possible and leave as early as you can to enjoy the city or what you are for in NY. There might be better budget options out there…
Natallia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pros: location, location, location. Cons: less shower/bath space. Only 3 for each floor cannot be quite crowded during peak time.
Haodong, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, friendly check in, fast elevators. Spartan room. Shower and sink area always water standing. Shower water hard to regulate. Vending machines out of order. Location is perfect, though.
Charles, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Favorite place to stay because of very affordable room rates. .like the walkable parks nearby the subway and buses for quick transportation and the best is the food cuisine nyc has to offer
kevin, 4-night trip