With a stay at Kama Central Park Hostel, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Central Park and 13 minutes by foot from Columbia University. .This hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from 5th Avenue and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Broadway.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Columbia University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Museum of the City of New York - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 3 min drive
103 St. Station (Central Park West) - 5 min walk
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
City Coffee Bar - 4 min walk
Holy Cow - 7 min walk
Bob's Your Uncle - 3 min walk
Saiguette - 2 min walk
Purple Waves - 6 min walk
About this property
Kama Central Park Hostel
Kama Central Park Hostel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Lockers
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Kama Central Park Hostel York
KAMA CENTRAL PARK HOSTEL NEW YORK
KAMA CENTRAL PARK HOSTEL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kama Central Park Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff is very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.
My flight to NY was canceled and I notified Kama so I wouldn’t be marked as a ‘no show’ and they were ready for me when I arrived the next day.
Staff was friendly, seamless checkin, loved my capsule (1 in 6 bed). There is no elevator but I lucked out not having to climb the stairs. Bring in the capsule took getting used to (5 ft 5) not too narrow like twin bed size. It was convenient to the subway station but note C & B trains do not run late (B) not on weekends which I didn’t realize.
Great for a quick overnight and would highly recommend. The hearing got noisy here and there through the night but I appreciated the clean, safe environment plus private toilet for our room. The lockers in the room are small and space is tight. Luckily I pack light so not a problem for me.
Great Location. Right next to one of the entrances to Central Park. Also, one block away from Amsterdam street where there are lots of cafe, shopping, and restaurant options. Overall great place. Great price. Highly recommend.
Vera
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Christine, Salt Lake City
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bed and linens very clean and comfortable enough. Safe secure bldg. Old bldg=radiator blasts heat and no control over it. Code to room inexplicably stopped working;same for light in bathroom. Noise from slamming doors and metal lockers will prevent sleep; bring noise cancelling headphones.
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
William
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Positives: Economical, clean, safe, convenient location, friendly staff, shared restrooms are clean and modern, small locker in room to store valuables (must provide own lock).
Negatives: Bunk beds are claustrophobic and difficult to access (especially upper bunk), no chair or table in room, very few hooks to hang clothes, no elevator (difficult to carry luggage upstairs to upper floors).
It was really nice and clean I was very comfortable
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean
18 Nov 2025
Awesome location, within steps of Central Park. Very welcoming vibe and amenities. I left behind an item when I checked out, and staff member Yancy helped me set up a way to have it shipped back to my home state. Great!
Staff is very nice
Space is clean and nice
Rooftop garden
sanitation
Locality
Citibikes
Beautiful parks
Restaurant
I stayed 3 nights its was very peaceful and beautiful
I would recommend everyone and everytime i visit NYC this is gonna be place to stay
Tarun
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Luke
11 Nov 2025
Okay location. Good valie for money for what it is. Good privacy
Props to kitchen Great food, the morning waitress was so kind and smiley I really liked her and the mocha she made me was so yummy I ordered 2 the rooftop deck area was soo nice enjoyed my stay in the 2 female capsule room