Jazz on the Park

A cheap NYC hostel on the Upper West Side. Close to the subway, museums and the best New York City bars, guests can participate in hostel events including pub crawls and BBQs. Read more

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); WIFI available for a fee; 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!

PLEASE NOTE: Tax is not included in the listed price but is added to the balance upon arrival at the hostel.