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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!


SPECIAL SUMMERTIME ALERT! WE HAVE YANKEES TICKETS!

It's that time again... we've got CHEAP tickets for a number of baseball games this summer, available for purchase in person only and first-come, first-served from our hostel shop. Catch a game during your visit and experience the final season of the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx! Games usually start at 7:05pm, and we leave from the hostel around pm. Tickets are $5-11 and the schedule is as follows:

Date                                New York Yankees vs.      

May 20                            Baltimore Orioles

June 3                            Toronto Blue Jays

June 20                          Cincinnati Reds

July 1                              Texas Rangers     

July 21                            Minnesota Twins

August 15                      Kansas City Royals

September 12               Tampa Bay Rays  

September 18               Chicago White Sox

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!

Monday

Twilight Time in Brooklyn (10:30am, 3 hrs, FREE) Every other Monday
Enjoy the city sights by day and city lights at night! Walk along the Brooklyn Promenade, see Brooklyn's beautiful brownstones, check out the best views of the Manhattan skyline and NYC's historic bridges with the option of traversing the Brooklyn Bridge. Drink Brooklyn's famous hot chocolate and grab a slice of pizza too!

Central Park (10:30am, 4 hrs, FREE) Every other Monday
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.

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, 12 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!

Wednesday

Historic Harlem (10:00am, 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.

Sunset on the Staten Island Ferry (time TBD, 3.5 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.

Thursday

Empire State Building/Top of the Rock (Time TBD, FREE with discounted ESB or TotR ticket, available at the hostel shop)
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. On hold until June... but buy your discount ticket at the hostel and go on your own!

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.

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.

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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 (8:30pm, Theater, FREE)
Laugh the evening away to the entertainment of 5 hilarious New York City standup comedians performing every Wednesday 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.

Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater (meet at 6:30pm, showtime at 7:30pm, $10)
Before there was American Idol, there was Amateur Night! The audience decides who stays and who goes at this interactive talent show in Harlem's legendary theater. More info at  www.apollo.org.

Thursday

Coffeehouse Guitar Jam with David Ippolito, a.k.a. "That Guitar Man from Central Park" (8-10pm in the Community Room, FREE)
Rock out to your favorite songs with one of NYC's cultural icons. Requests welcome!

TRAVEL MOVIE NIGHT (9pm in the Theater, FREE)
What more can we say??? Post your favorites/suggestions on our MySpace page.

DIRTY LAUNDRY: Loads of Prose and Music (9pm in the Laundry Room, May 29th, June 26th, FREE)
Doing your laundry when you're traveling can be a drag, but not when you have people to entertain you and you can wash your clothes for FREE! These live music and reading events bring NYC artists to laundromats all over the city to perform, and once a month they make a special stop at the hostel. Not to be missed...only in NEW YORK!

Friday

Turntables and Travel Tips (6-9pm, FREE)
Come chill in the lobby and find out what's going on, where to go, and what to do during your time in NYC. Or if you've been here a few days, bring your tips and exchange notes with other travelers. Guest DJ's weekly!

Stand-Up Comedy at The Underground Lounge (8:45pm, $10 with two-drink minimum) 21 and over!
Check out the neighborhood's coolest hangout and see comedians who have appeared on MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central.

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.

Saturday

Stand-Up Comedy at The Underground Lounge (8:45pm, $10 with two-drink minimum) 21 and over
Same gig as Friday.

Subway Cafe (8-10pm, Cafe, FREE)
Straight outta the underground...New York's talented subway musicians come to the hostel to entertain you without all the hustle and bustle of the platform!

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.

Sunday

Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv (6:15pm, $7)
Head down with a group of hostellers to see hilarious Sunday night sketch comedy.

CITY SUNSET 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. 

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