West Village Eurohostel

About West Village Eurohostel

West Village Eurohostel suits travelers who want to stay in the middle of downtown Manhattan and spend their budget on the city rather than the room. The address on Jane Street places you in the West Village, a low-rise neighborhood of side streets, small shops and corner cafes near the Hudson River. Couples on a short break, friends traveling together and business travelers with meetings downtown all fit here. Late arrivals can rely on the listed 24 hour front desk.

West Village Eurohostel is a 2-star hotel, so expect a simple, well-located base rather than a full-service property. Read that score alongside the star rating and your own priorities. Check the room type you are booking and the total price with taxes and fees, which can include state and city taxes, a per-night occupancy charge and sometimes a facility fee, in the IMPT app before you confirm.

Rooms and listed facilities

Every facility mentioned here comes from the supplier's listed facilities for West Village Eurohostel. Rooms are carpeted and air conditioned, and free wifi and internet access are listed. Couples get a straightforward base for a short city break. Families should confirm bed arrangements and how many people a room takes with the property before booking. Business travelers can use the concierge, safe and luggage storage, and the listed 24 hour front desk helps late arrivals and early departures. Laundry service and lifts are listed as well. Confirm anything essential when you book.

The setting

Jane Street runs through the West Village in downtown Manhattan, in the far west of the neighborhood near the Hudson River, where older named streets replace the numbered grid. From West Village Eurohostel, Penn Station is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away in a straight line and Times Square about 1.9 miles (3 km). Grand Central Terminal is about 2.0 miles (3.2 km), the Central Park edge at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), the 9/11 Memorial about 1.9 miles (3 km) and the observation decks about 2.0 miles (3.2 km).

Location and neighborhood

With children in tow, the West Village works at a walking pace. The streets west of Seventh Avenue bend and change name, so a morning errand can turn into a wander past brownstones, corner gardens and small playgrounds tucked between apartment blocks. Traffic is slow on the narrow one-way streets, and the sidewalks stay busy but manageable. The Meatpacking District, at the neighborhood's northern edge, is flatter and more open, with the Hudson River Park greenway close by for scooters, strollers and a rest on a bench.

Plan around the river. Hudson River Park runs the length of the west side, with a continuous path that suits a stroller or a child on a scooter, and Little Island rises just off the shore near 13th Street as a free place to climb, look at the water and let off steam. Mornings are calmest; afternoons bring more people to the Meatpacking District. The streets here are older than the uptown grid, so addresses jump and a map helps. Bleecker, Hudson and Jane Streets all suit a slow loop with children, and the side streets give room to pause.

Getting there and around

Most families arrive by subway or on foot, since the streets here are easier to walk than to drive. From the airports the trip is around 14 miles (22.3 km), and traffic can stretch it, so check the subway status with the MTA before you set out. Penn Station is around 2.0 miles (3.2 km) away, and the area center is around 1.9 miles (3 km) from West Village Eurohostel. The subway runs 24 hours: tap a contactless card or phone, and allow extra time at stations with stairs only.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line begins at Gansevoort Street and runs north on a former rail viaduct, lifted above the streets, with benches, planting and elevators at several entrances. Hudson River Park and Little Island sit at the western edge; both are free, and hours shift with the season, so check before a late visit. The 9/11 Memorial pools are downtown and free to visit. The Brooklyn Bridge walk is best started early, before the path fills. Observation decks at Hudson Yards and in the Financial District need timed tickets, booked ahead with the operator.

Eating with children is easy here. Small Italian places serve pizza and pasta, and there are taquerias, ramen shops and Middle Eastern counters for a quick meal. Bakeries sell bread and pastries in the morning, and grocery stores and delis cover picnic supplies for the river. Rooms are small in the oldest buildings, so an early dinner suits families better than a late one, and some kitchens close between lunch and dinner. Menus are usually posted outside, which helps children decide before you sit down.

A day from West Village Eurohostel

A day from West Village Eurohostel starts early, before the streets fill. Walk west to Hudson River Park for the greenway, then let the children run at Little Island, which is free, with hours that shift by season, and loop back through the Meatpacking District for a late breakfast. Midday suits the High Line, entered from Gansevoort Street, with elevators at each access point. After a rest at West Village Eurohostel, head downtown to the 9/11 Memorial pools, free to visit, or take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge. Book an observation deck for sunset only if energy remains, then return to West Village Eurohostel by way of a casual dinner near Bleecker Street.

Distances

Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Air conditioning
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Desk
• DVD player
• Fan
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wi-Fi