West Side YMCA
Explore New York City from the heart of Manhattan! Our guest rooms are located on the Upper West Side, across from Central Park and near Columbus Circle!
* Please note that not all amenities may be available at this time.
Features/Amenities
- Free high-speed WiFi
- 24-hour reception
- Single or private double rooms
- Air-conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Fire sprinkler system
- Lift/elevator
- Non-smoking property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Vending machine (soda & snacks)
All guests staying at a YMCA of Greater NY branch will be charged a $10 Daily Guest Room Membership Fee per night, per room, which provides each registered guest with use of the following member benefits:
- Locker rooms and showers
- Gymnasium
- Group exercise classes
- Cardio and weight rooms
- Swimming pool access. Please check our schedules for swim times.
Please be aware that guests are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 in order to access our swimming pools and our wellness area. As per city mandate, masks are required for all children between the ages of 2 and 4. In addition, we encourage all members, program participants, and visitors to wear a mask when indoors and abide by the YMCA’s Code of Conduct. Thank you!
Guest Information
Check-In/Check-out
Check-in: after 3PM
Check-out: before 11AM
Luggage
Luggage storage is available for daily use from 7 AM-7 PM at a cost of $4 per bag. There is no overnight storage. All luggage not collected by 7 PM will be disposed of without exception. YMCA is not responsible for any guests’ property..
Housekeeping
Service is provided every fourth day of your stay from 10 AM-4 PM, unless otherwise requested. Extra linen and towels may be requested at the Guest Services Desk, if needed. Eco-friendly limited housekeeping option is also available.
Restrooms
Additional showers and bathroom facilities are available in the Fitness Center Locker Rooms on the 3rd floor from 6:30 AM-8:30 PM on weekdays & 8:30 AM-4:30 PM on weekends.
Mail & Packages
The mail rooms is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM-5 PM. Please bring a photo ID to receive your mail.
Location & Directions
Our Address
West Side YMCA
5 West 63rd Street
New York, NY 10023
Subway
Centrally located, this Upper West Side location is easily accessible by the 1, A, B, C & D trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station and the N, R, Q & W trains at 57th St/7th Ave station. Please see the MTA website for more public transit information.
Walking
Steps away from Central Park, the West Side YMCA is a walker’s delight. Stroll, bike, or jog through the park, walk up Amsterdam Avenue to indulge in cuisine for any taste, or shop to your heart’s content at stores from big to boutique. If you can think it, you can walk to it!
About the Neighborhood
The West Side YMCA is situated just steps away from Central Park (just check out that view) and down the street from the cultural mecca Lincoln Center, home to The Metropolitan Opera, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The New York City Ballet, and The New York Philharmonic. This vibrant and friendly neighborhood is filled with chic boutiques, large high-end retail stores, trendy bars, live music venues and easy access to subways and transportation. Visitors will find themselves being spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants; the Upper West Side sets the bar for convenience, safety, and merriment for all.
What's Nearby
Restaurants/Eateries:
Boulud Sud
The Smith
Rosa Mexicana
Atlantic Grill
PJ Clarke’s
Telepan
Shake Shack
Sarabeth’s
Cultural Attractions:
Lincoln Center
American Museum of Natural History
Columbus Circle/Time Warner Center
American Folk Musuem
Parks:
Central Park
Riverside Park
Bryant Park
Essentials:
Walk-in Urgent Care
Trader Joe’s Grocery
Duane Reade Pharmacy
* Please note that not all establishments may be open at this time.
We’re here to answer your questions and help you have a great stay. Call us at 212-912-2625 or email wsyguestrooms@ymcanyc.org.
For group booking inquiries, please contact our Reservation Sales Center at rscgroups@ymcanyc.org or 212-912-2620.