AMBIANCE Sky is New York's newest and only theme hostel. Sky offers safe, clean, friendly and inexpensive lodging for travelers from all over the world. Sky has one of the largest common areas amongst New York City hostels. During the day our 1,000 square foot LOUNGE serves as a gaming room, including our popular foosball. The Google section of our LOUNGE is equipped with all NEW computer kiosks and printers for your daily computing needs. Our LOUNGE also features FREE WIFI for those with laptops. Our LOUNGE gives guests the option to just lounge on the couches and watch movies. At night, the LOUNGE turns into a club atmosphere where guests get together to enjoy the variety of cultures and ethnicities from all over the world. Guest can dance the night away, but for those wishing a more relax setting, you can just sit in the Cinema room, make some popcorn and enjoy a movie. The Cinema room features complimentary cable service. With all NEW BEDS and LINEN guest may just opt to get some sleep. We also have ATM and vending machines for your convenience. Do not be shy; you can feed the vending machines at all times GUEST ROOMS AND AMENITIES - 61 guestrooms, including doubles, twins, double/double and double ensuites. - Rates beginning at $17.00 per bed per night plus taxes during off peak season. - Wireless internet access. - Color television. - New bedding and linens. - Newly remodeled shared bathrooms in hallways and common areas. - Non-smoking rooms available upon request. - Iron, ironing board and Hairdryers on request from front desk - Free Linen, Towels and Blankets HOSTEL SERVICES AND FEATURES - 24-HOUR Front Desk services. - Multi-lingual staff. - Free outdoor street parking. - Luggage Storage available - 24 hour security and Front desk reception. - Close to New York City subways and buses. - Wireless internet access throughout hotel. - Airport Shuttle service (additional charge) - Vending machines : food, drinks and calling cards - TV Lounge HOSTEL CONDITIONS -Taxes NOT included in rates offered -All reservations require a 48 HOUR cancellation. -Extended Stay Hotel (15 days maximum, no penalties for early checkouts) -A valid government issued ID (foreign passport, out of state license) is required for check in. -All reservations are not guaranteed past midnight on day of arrival. Please contact the hostel in case of late arrival. - Cash or traveler's check only LOCATION - Conveniently situated in New Yorkís Upper West Side just off Columbus Avenue - Sky is within steps from Riverside Park and minutes from Central Park, St, John's Cathedral, Museum Mile and Museum of Natural History. - In close proximity to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Radio City Music Hall, 5th Avenue shopping, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle, Macy's and Madison Square Garden. - New York City subway is just 2 blocks away and Sky is within easy access to all public transportation.