HI-New York 
New York City 
HI-USA 
If you are stuck in NY due to flight cancellations, give us a call or stop by. We may have a room for you!!!
There's always something FUN happening at HI-NY!
Every day of the week we organize Tours to introduce you to the city's sights through the eyes of a New Yorker, and every evening there are Activities and Events to entertain you and help you meet other travelers (as well as experience the city without even leaving the neighborhood!) Let us show you why WE 
NY!
Daytime Walking Tours
Our daily walking tours give you the opportunity to see the city through the eyes of a local and learn about NYC's rich history and culture. Perfect for those who want to see something off the beaten track after seeing all the major attractions!
What you need to do for all tours...
- Sign up at the information desk in the lobby: please note that tours will be cancelled if there are not at least 4 people signed up and ready to go on the tour.
- Bring Metrocard for the subway (all-day $7.50 subway metrocards and $25 weekly subway metrocards are available in the Hostel Shop).
- Meet in the lobby at the start time for all tours.
- Note any other special instructions on the sign up sheet in the lobby at the information desk.
Monday
Monday
Central Park (10:30am, 4 hrs., FREE) Every other Monday, -Alternated with the Brooklyn Tour. Take a stroll along Central Park's gardens, vistas, waterways, sculptures, and walkways, -a zoo and a castle, too! The tour stops for lunch to enjoy NYC's outdoor jewel.
Brooklyn Twilight Tour (5:00pm, 4 hrs, FREE) Every other Monday
See the Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset with our volunteer tour guide, Bill. He will show you the majesty of the Brooklyn and Manhattan side of the Bridge.
Tuesday
Greenwich Village: Punk Rock and Politics, Hippies and Hipsters (10am, 3-4 hrs, $10)
The heart of NYC's counter-culture, the Village is home to bohemians, punks, gays & hipsters. Visit the famous Washington Square Park & nightclubs where legends like Jimi Hendrix & the Ramones got their start. Great nightlife spots & souvenir shopping!
Jerry's City Tour (11am, 13 hours, $10)
All-day all-you can see in NYC marathon tour with the hostel's veteran award-winning guide, Jerry. For those who can't make it to his Saturday Grand Tour - you're in luck!
Midtown Tour (3:30pm, 3 to 4 hours, Free)
Set out at Columbus Circle for a short walking tour of midtown, then go up to the top of the Empire State Building for the best view in the city! The famous ESB is a National Historic Landmark & soars more than a quarter-mile into the atmosphere. And/or go up to the observation deck on the 70th story of the Rockefeller building for a 360-degree, unobstructed view of NYC.
The heart of NYC's counter-culture, the Village is home to bohemians, punks, gays & hipsters. Visit the famous Washington Square Park & nightclubs where legends like Jimi Hendrix & the Ramones got their start. Great nightlife spots & souvenir shopping!
All-day all-you can see in NYC marathon tour with the hostel's veteran award-winning guide, Jerry. For those who can't make it to his Saturday Grand Tour - you're in luck!
Set out at Columbus Circle for a short walking tour of midtown, then go up to the top of the Empire State Building for the best view in the city! The famous ESB is a National Historic Landmark & soars more than a quarter-mile into the atmosphere. And/or go up to the observation deck on the 70th story of the Rockefeller building for a 360-degree, unobstructed view of NYC.
Wednesday
Historic Harlem (10 am, 3 hrs, $10)
Harlem has a rich history and is in a period of renewal and revitalization right now. Visit the home of Alexander Hamilton, General Washington's NY headquarters, the neighborhood of jazz great Duke Ellington and the site of Malcolm X's assassination.
Staten Island Ferry & Times Square (4:30pm, 4.5 hrs, FREE)
Take a scenic ferry ride to see NY’s most famous lady at sunset. On the way back, make a stop and see the lights and sights by night at Times Square.Tuesday
Lookin' in Brooklyn Tour (10am, 3.5 hrs., $10)
Discover Brooklyn one of the most vibrant boroughs in New York City. Our tour guide, Ed, will guide you to Williamsburg to see Hipsters and the new hotspot to live in NYC. There will also be chance to go to see Downtown Brooklyn as well.
Friday
Da Bronx (10:00am, 3 hrs, $10)
Take a trip to Yankee Stadium, the home of NYC's beloved baseball team, then go through Grand Concourse and get a taste of the Bronx's thriving Puerto Rican Community.
Museum Tour (5:00pm, 3 to 4 hours, Free)
Visit on of the best Museums in New York City for Free. MOMA is free on Friday nights. Join a group of Hostellers as they explore Midtown and the Museum of Modern Art.
Saturday
Jerry's Grand Tour (10am, 16 hrs, $10)
The ultimate New York experience: a 16-hour all-you-can-see-in-NYC marathon tour! Start at the Brooklyn Bridge, visiting the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, Central Park, Times Square and more. (You can leave/join the tour at any point in the day!) Everyone's favorite!
Sunday
Harlem Gospel Sunday (8:30am, 4 hrs, $10)
Take a tour Columbia University and St. John the Divine, followed by a visit to LaGree Baptist Church in the heart of 125th Street for a Sunday-morning gospel service.
- All tours are subject to date and time changes.
- Please sign-up at the information desk; all tours must have at least 4 people to go out.
- Tickets for tours are available in the Hostel Shop.
Evening Activities, Events and Excursions
Only HI New York brings the city to you every evening with fun activities that give you the chance to meet other travelers and check out a bit of local culture. Special things are always going on in addition to these regular events, so be sure to stop by the Information Desk to see what's happening during your visit...
Monday
The Inside Joke: Hostel Comedy Night (8:00pm, Theater, FREE)
Laugh the evening away to the entertainment of 5 hilarious New York City standup comedians performing every Monday at HI-NY.
Tuesday
Game On! (6pm, World Room, FREE)
Get competitive at Jenga, Scrabble, FREE pool and yes, even Twister for the truly hardcore. Or challenge someone to a virtual tennis or ping-pong match on our Nintendo Wii. Winners receive prizes, including gift cards to local bars and restaurants!
PUB CRAWL (9pm, FREE) 21 and over!
Your hosts Matt, Siris, and Tim takes a group out on the to check out the neighborhood nightlife scene. Cheap drink specials for HI Hostellers!
Wednesday
Spend the Evening In with FRIENDS, SEX in the CITY, Seinfeld and other favorite NYC Sitcoms (7pm, Theater, FREE)
Chill out and catch back-to-back epsiodes of everyone's favorite New York TV shows on our big screen.
Thursday
Game On! (6pm, World Room, FREE)
Get competitive at Jenga, Scrabble, FREE pool and yes, even Twister for the truly hardcore. Or challenge someone to a virtual tennis or ping-pong match on our Nintendo Wii. Winners receive prizes, including gift cards to local bars and restaurants!
TRAVEL MOVIE NIGHT (9pm in the Theater, FREE)
What more can we say??? Post your favorites/suggestions on our Facebook Group.
PUB CRAWL (9pm, FREE) 21 and over!
Your hosts Matt, Siris, and Tim takes a group out on the to check out the neighborhood nightlife scene. Cheap drink specials for HI Hostellers!
Friday
PARTY at Webster Hall - America's First Nightclub (10pm, FREE for hostellers, usually $15-30) 19 and over
Webster Hall has been an entertainment venue and gathering place for the people of New York City since 1886. Artists like The Killers, Linkin Park, and Wyclef frequently play there, and WH is open as a nightclub every weekend with the most talented DJ's and freshest electronic artists on the planet. Each of Webster Hall's six dancefloors has its own unique character and blend of NYC's hottest sounds. With stilt-walkers, trapeze artists, tarot readers, fire breathers, go-go girls and other spectacles sprinkled throughout, Webster Hall truly is a partygoer's paradise.
Saturday
Game On! (6pm, World Room, FREE)
Get competitive at Jenga, Scrabble, FREE pool and yes, even Twister for the truly hardcore. Or challenge someone to a virtual tennis or ping-pong match on our Nintendo Wii. Winners receive prizes, including gift cards to local bars and restaurants!
PARTY at PACHA - NYC's Biggest Nightclub (10pm, FREE for hostellers, usually $20-40) 19 and over
The newest outpost of the global club culture that began in Ibiza... we get you in the door for FREE! Dance the night away to the world's biggest and best DJ's at the premier club venue in New York City and one of the foremost nightlife destinations in the world.
Sunday
Game On! (6pm, World Room, FREE)
Get competitive at Jenga, Scrabble, FREE pool and yes, even Twister for the truly hardcore. Or challenge someone to a virtual tennis or ping-pong match on our Nintendo Wii. Winners receive prizes, including gift cards to local bars and restaurants!
New York CINEMA (in the Theater, FREE)
Wind down after the weekend and enjoy classic movies (recommended by hostellers) starring the Big Apple in our big screen theater.