H.I. New York Info Center

Hostel Contest

Win 2 FREE Nights at H.I. New York

and 2 Tickets to Ripley’s Believe It Or

Not! Museums or Ripley’s Aquariums

 

Dear Hostel Visitor:

 

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IYH New York, celebrating the 75^th Anniversary of American Youth Hostels, is partnering with FTF on this venture, providing 2 free nights at their hostel for all winners. Ripley’s

Believe It Or Not

Museums

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April is here....Spring in NYC!!!

Welcome to New York.

E-mail us hinewyorktravel@gmail.com if you have any specific questions.

Here is a breakdown schedule.

Monday (March 30th)

6pm    Free Ferry Staten Island Ferry & Time Sq. Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free Welcome to Orientation

8pm    Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday (March 31st)

10am  Greenwich Village Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free Welcome to Orientation

6pm    Game Night in the World Room

9pm    Free Pub Crawl

 

Wednesday (April 1st)

3pm    Midtown Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free Welcome to Orientation

6pm    Turntables & Travel Tips

8pm    NY TV Shows – Cool in your Code

 

Thursday (April 2nd)

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free Welcome to Orientation

6pm    Game Night in the World Room

9pm    Travel Movie – Quantum of Solace (‘08)

 

Friday (April 3^rd)

10am Da Bronx Tour           

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

5:30pm Free Twilight in Brooklyn Tour

6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

945 pm Comedy @ the Underground

10pm Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday (April 4^th)

10ower Manhattan10amTour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm       Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

4pm Brooklyn Bridge Tour

6pm Game Night in the World Room

945pm Comedy @the Underground

10pm  Free Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday (April 5^th)

8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Game Night in the World Room

8pm NY Movie –Disney’s Bolt (2008)

 

St. Patrick's Day !!! The Luck of the Irish @ H.I. New York

Spring is coming!!! Welcome to NYC! I hope you can enjoy all the parades, events, and more all around the city.

Tips for this Week!

1. Friday Night - Spring Concert at the Hostel with David Ippolito

2. Free Clubbing at Webster Hall and Pacha

3. Don't miss the St. Patrick's Parade and revelry

St. Patrick's Parade INFO***

-Paul, Programs Coordinator

hinewyorktravel@gmail.com

This Week's Schedule at the Hostel:

Monday (March 16th)

-4:30pm Free Ferry Staten Island Ferry& Time Sq. Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-8pm Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday (March 17th)

-11am Greenwich Village Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Free Pub Crawl

                       

Wednesday (March 18th)

-10am Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm Free  Empire State Bldg. & Midtown Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm Free NY TV – Friends – Season 4

 

Thursday (March 19th)

-10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Travel Movie – Australia (2008) Starring Nicole Kidman

                       

Friday (March 20^th)

-10am  Da Bronx Tour   

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-5pm Free Museum Tour: Guggenheim

-6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

-945 pm Comedy @ the Underground

-10pm Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday (March 21st)

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm Comedy @the Underground

-10pm Free Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday (March 22^nd)

-8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm NY Movie – Rachel Getting Married(2008) Starring Anne Hathaway

St. Patrick's is almost here...with this week's schedule

 Yes, next week will bring the first day of Spring (March 20th), I hope you are staying warm and enjoying New York.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hinyinfo@gmail.com to answer all your questions. Thanks, Paul - Programs Coordinator

Monday (March 9th) 

4:30pm Free Staten Island Ferry & Time Sq. Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

8pm Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday (March. 10th)

10am Greenwich Village Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Game Night in the World Room

9pm Free Pub Crawl

                       

Wednesday (March 11th)

10am Historic Harlem Tour

2pm Free Empire State Bldg. & Midtown Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

7pm Free NY TV – Sex & the City - Season 1

 

Thursday (March 12th)

10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Game Night in the World Room

9pm Travel Movie – In Bruges - Starring Colin Farrell

 

Friday (March 13^th)

10am Da Bronx Tour   

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

5pm Free Museum Tour

6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

945 pm Comedy @ the Underground

10pm Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday (March 14^th)

10am Jerry’s Grand Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Game Night in the World Room

8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

945pm Comedy @the Underground

10pm Free Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday (March 15^th)

8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour­

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm Game Night in the World Room

8pm NY Movie – Celebrity (1998) Directed by Woody Allen

March Madness - This Week at H.I.

Wild Weather! Hope you enjoyed the snow day in New York this week.

Please explore all of NYC with us at the hostel. If you want any tips, please e-mail me at hinewyorktravel@gmail.com

-Paul, Programs Coordinator

Monday - March 2nd

-10:30am Free Tour Central Park Tour

-4:30pm Free Staten Island Ferry & Time Sq. Tour

-5pm & 7pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-8pm Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday - March. 3rd

-10am Greenwich Village Tour

-11am Jerry’s City Tour

-5pm & 7pm  Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Free Pub Crawl

                       

Wednesday -March 4th

-10am Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm Free Empire State Building Tour & Midtown Tour

-5pm & 7pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm Free NY TV – Friends – Season 4

 

Thursday - March 5th

-10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

-5pm & 7pm   Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Travel Movie – Quarantine (2008)

 

Friday - March 6th

-10am Da Bronx Tour         

-5pm & 7pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-5pm Free Museum: The MET

-6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

-945 pm Comedy @ the Underground

-10pm Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday - March 7th

-10am Jerry’s Grand Tour

-5pm & 7pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm Comedy @the Underground

-10pm Free Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday - March 8th

-8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour    ­

-5pm & 7pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm NY Movie – Rent “On Broadway” Filmed Live on the stage

 

Fun in February!!! This Week @ H.I. New York

Welcome to H.I. New York. We are happy to have you in the city that never sleeps!

We have events and activities almost everyday here at the hostel. Please stop by the information desk in the lobby to sign-up for activities and tours.

E-mail me at plindberg@hinewyork.org if you have any specific quesitons. Thanks, Paul - Programs Coordinator 

BTW - Check out freenyc.net or flavorpill.com/newyork to find great few events. Pick up a free copy of Time Out: New York at the information desk. Go to gothamist.com news blog to see what is happening in New York now.

Monday (Feb. 23^rd)

-3pm - Free Twilight Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-8pm - Free Comedy in the Theater Room

Tuesday (Feb. 24th)

-10am - Greenwich Village Tour

-11am - Jerry's City Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm    Game Night in the World Room

-9pm - Pub Crawl in the Local Area

 Wednesday (Feb. 25th)

-10am - Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm - Free Empire State Bldg. & Midtown Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm - Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm - Free NY TV – Blueprint NYC

Thursday (Feb. 26th)

-10am - Lookin' in Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm - Game Night in the World Room

-9pm – Free Travel Movie – Thelma & Louise

Friday (Feb. 27^th)

-10am - Da Bronx Tour           

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm - Turntables and Travel Tips

-945pm - Comedy@ the Underground

-10pm - Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

Saturday (Feb. 28th)

-10am - Jerry's Grand Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm - Game Night in the World Room

-8pm - Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm - Comedy @the Underground

-10pm - Free Clubbing @ Pacha

Sunday (March 1st)

-8:30am - Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm - Free Orientation

-6pm - Game Night in the World Room

-8pm – Free New York Movie: Be Kind Rewind

Welcome Groups

Welcome Tourmappers Black, Pool Careton University, C & C Justice Society Groups. I hope you are enjoying the hostel. This Week you will be around by fellow groupers from around the world

 

If you have any questions or comments about the hostel, please send them to hinyinfo@gmail.com

This Week's Schedule

Monday (Feb. 16^th)

3pm                                      Free  Central  Park  Tour

2pm, 4pm,                          Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                   In the New York Room

8pm                                       Free Comedy in the Theater Room

Tuesday (Feb. 17^th)

10am                                     Greenwich Village Tour

 

11am                                     Jerry’s City Tour

3:30pm                              Free  Staten Island Ferry  &  Times Sq.  Tour

2pm, 4pm,                          Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                   In the New York Room

6pm                                       Game Night in the World Room

9pm                                       Free Pub Crawl in the Local Area

                        Wednesday (Feb. 18^th)

10am                               Historic Harlem  Tour

2pm                                       Free Empire  State Bldg. &

Midtown Tour

2pm, 4pm,                          Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                   In the New York Room

6pm                                       Turntables & Travel Tips

7pm                                       Free NY TV – “Cool in Your Code”

Thursday (Feb. 19^th)

10am                                     Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

2pm, 4pm,                          Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                   In the New York Room

6pm                                       Game Night in the World Room

9pm                                       Free Travel Movie – Death Proof (2007)

Friday (Feb. 20^th)

10am                                   Da Bronx Tour    

2pm, 4pm,                        Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                In the New York Room

6pm                                     Turntables and Travel Tips

945 pm                              Comedy@ the Underground

10pm                                   Free Clubbing at Webster Hall

Saturday (Feb. 21^tst)

10am                                   Jerry’s Grand Tour

2pm, 4pm,                        Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                In the New York Room

6pm                                     Game Night in the World Room

8pm                                     Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

945pm                               Comedy @the Underground

10pm                                   Free Clubbing @ Pacha

Sunday (Feb 22^nd)

8:30am                            

Harlem

Gospel Tour   ­

2pm, 4pm,                        Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation

6pm, & 8pm                                In the New York Room

6pm                                     Game Night in the World Room

8pm                                     Free

New York

Movie:

Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008)

 

*VISIT THE LOBBY TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS & TOURS

Last Week of January & Chinese New Year

 Hello Hostelers,

Welcome to New York. Every week has great events all around the city. Here are some of my tips.

Paul's Tips for this week
1. All Week Don't miss Chinese New Year Events

2. On Thursday at 8pm  - Watch a special screening ONLY at H.I. New York of Surfing 50 States

3. On Saturday at 10 am take Jerry's Grand tour to see all of New York

Every day and night, we have activities at the hostel. Here is a list of this week's schedule.
E-mail me at plindberg@hinewyork.org with any questions or tips.

Thanks, Paul - Programs Coordinator

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Monday (Jan 26th)

-3pm Free Brooklyn Twilight Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

-8pm Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday (Jan. 27th)

-10am Greenwich Village Tour

-11am Jerry’s City Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Pub Crawl in the Local Area

 

Wednesday (Jan. 28th)

-10am Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm Free NY TV Shows – Flight of the Choncord - Season 1 (2007)

 

Thursday (Jan. 29th)

-10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Travel Movie- Surfing 50 States

  Special Q & A with the filmmakers

-9pm Pub Crawl in the Upper West Side

Friday (Jan. 30th)

-10am Da Bronx Tour 

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-1pm Free Midtown Tour

-6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

-945 pm Comedy@ the Underground

-10pm Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday (Jan. 24th)

-10am Jerry’s Grand Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-11am Millionaire Row Tour

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm Comedy @the Underground

-10pm Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday (Jan. 25th)

-8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm NY Movie - Max Payne (2008)

Extra Extra - Inauguration Week at H.I. New York

Welcome Hostelers!

This Weeks Tours and Activities:

Monday (Jan 19th)

-10am  Volunteer Groups for National Day of Service

-10:30am Free Central Park Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-8pm    Live Music with Theo Eastwind

-8pm    Free Comedy in the Theater Room

 

Tuesday (Jan. 20th)

-10am to 4pm Open House - Inauguration 2009 Coverage Event

-10am Greenwich Village Tour

-11am Jerry’s City Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Pub Crawl in the Local Area

 

Wednesday (Jan. 21st)

-10am Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm Free NY TV Shows – Sex & the City

 

Thursday (Jan. 22nd)

-10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-9pm Pub Crawl in the Upper West Side

-9pm Travel Movie- The Holiday (2006)

 

Friday (Jan. 23rd)

-10am Da Bronx Tour 

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-1pm Free Midtown Tour

-5:30pm Free Museum Tour

-6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

-945 pm Comedy@ the Underground

-10pm Clubbing at Webster Hall

 

Saturday (Jan. 24th)

-10am Jerry’s Grand Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-11am Millionaire Row Tour

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm Comedy @the Underground

-10pm Clubbing @ Pacha

 

Sunday (Jan. 25th)

-8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation in the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm NY Movie -Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

For any addition information visit the Information Desk, located in the lobby.

Enjoy Your Stay!

Another Wintry Week in January

  

Welcome to the Big Apple, on this very brisk week. Make sure you stay warm and enjoy your stay here in H.I. Check out this week's schedule, and if you participate we guarantee that you will have a good time.

Monday (Jan. 12th)

1pm     Free Brooklyn Twilight Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

6pm     Turntables & Travel Tips

8pm     Free Comedy in the Theater Room

Tuesday (Jan. 13th)

-10am Greenwich Village Tour

-11am Jerry’s City Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-6pm   Game Night in the World Room

-9pm   Pub Crawl in the Local Area

Wednesday (Jan. 14th)

-10am Historic Harlem Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-6pm   Turntables & Travel Tips

-7pm   Free NY TV Shows – CSI: New York

Thursday (Jan. 15th)

-10am Lookin’ in Brooklyn Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-6pm  Game Night in the World Room

-9pm  Pub Crawl in the Upper West Side

-9pm  Travel Movie- Pineapple Express (2008)

 

Friday (Jan. 16th)

-10am Da Bronx Tour 

-1pm Free Midtown Tour

2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm  Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-5:30pm Free Museum Tour – The MET

-6pm Turntables and Travel Tips

-945 pm Comedy@ the Underground

-10pm Clubbing at Webster Hall

Saturday (Jan. 17th)

-10am Jerry’s Grand Tour

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm  Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-11am Millionaire Row Tour

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm Subway Café: LIVE MUSIC

-945pm            Comedy @the Underground

-10pm Clubbing @ Pacha

Sunday (Jan. 18th)

-8:30am Harlem Gospel Tour   ­

-2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm  Free “Welcome to H.I. NY” Orientation In the New York Room

-6pm Game Night in the World Room

-8pm New York Movie-The Wackness ‘08