New York City Hostel Hotel Near Transportation and Attractions

Join us at the Highbridge House in New York City. We offer two locations-Highbridge House 173rd Street and Highbridge House 146th Street Uptown. Our budget, smoke-free youth hostel hotel is conveniently close to shops, restaurants, indoor parking garages, New York City airports, Penn Station, Port Authority, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Columbia University and City University of New York (CUNY).

New York City Area Destinations. A gift from France and a symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty can be reached from both Highbridge House locations by car and ferry or by subway and ferry. Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty is located on a 12-acre island. Explore the Statue of Liberty exhibit, which features photographs, videos and oral histories.

Take a walking tour of the impressive Brooklyn Bridge, which is a short subway ride from both Highbridge House locations. The bridge stretches nearly 6,000 feet across the East River and connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, the Brooklyn Bridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

New York City Attractions. Several parks, including Central Park, and many famous New York City attractions, like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, are easy to get to via subway, walking or car.

New York City Attractions (from Highbridge House 173rd Street)

• Highbridge Park - ¼ mile (5 minute walk)
• Fort Tryon Park - ½ mile  (10 minute walk)
• Central Park - 2.5 miles (3 subway stops)

• Columbus Circle - 5.5 miles (5 subway stops)
• St Patrick’s Cathedral - 6 miles (6 subway stops)
• Rockefeller Center - 6 miles (6 subway stops)
• Times Square - 6.5 miles (4 subway stops)
• Empire State Building - 8 miles (5 subway stops)
• Statue of Liberty - 13 miles (9 subway stops)
• Ellis Island - 13 miles (9 subway stops)
• Brooklyn Bridge - 14 miles (10 subway stops)  [Top]

Nearby Cities (from Highbridge House 173rd Street)

• Brooklyn, New York - 14 miles
• Newark, New Jersey - 20 miles  [Top]

New York City Airports & Transportation (from Highbridge House 173rd Street)

• Port Authority (Bus) - 6.5 miles
• Pennsylvania Station (Train) - 7 miles
• JFK International Airport - 21 miles
• La Guardia International Airport - 10 miles
• Newark International Airport - 23.5 miles  [Top]

Directions to Highbridge House 173rd Street

• From JFK International Airport. Take the Air Train to Howard Beach/159th Avenue, a 12-minute ride. Transfer to “A” express going towards Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the front compartment of the subway. Get off at 168th Street stop. Climb one flight up and take the exit marked 169th street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Exit and keep walking straight on St. Nicholas Avenue, take a right on 173rd Street. After two minutes, you will see a gated town house marked 556 West - Highbridge House. Travel cost per person from JFK to Howard Beach station via Air Train is $5.00. You pay an additional $2.00 for the subway. A taxi is a flat rate of $45.00 (subject to change) and takes approximately 45 minutes.


• From Newark International Airport. Take NJ Transit from the airport train terminal to 34th Street Penn Station, transfer to the “A” express going to Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the front compartment of the subway. Get off at 168th Street stop. Climb one flight up and take the exit marked 169th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Exit and keep walking straight on St. Nicholas Avenue, take a right on 173rd Street. After two minutes, you will see a gated town house marked 556 West - Highbridge House. Travel cost per person from Newark to Penn Station via NJ Transit is $ 5 You pay an additional $2.00 for the subway. A taxi is a flat rate of $50.00 (subject to change) and takes approximately 45 minutes.


• From La Guardia International Airport. Take the M60 Bus from La Guardia International Airport to 125th street. Transfer free with Metrocard to the “A” express going to Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the front compartment of the subway. Get off at 168th Street stop. Climb one flight up and take the exit marked 169th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Exit and keep walking straight on St. Nicholas Avenue, take a right on 173rd Street. After two minutes, you will see a gated town house marked 556 West - Highbridge House. Travel cost per person from La Guardia Airport to 125th Street station via the M60 Bus is $2. A taxi is a flat rate of $29 plus toll (subject to change) and takes approximately 30 minutes.  [Top]

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New York City Attractions. Several parks, including Central Park, and many famous New York City attractions, like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, are easy to get to via subway, walking or car.

New York City Attractions (from Highbridge House 146th Street Uptown)

• Highbridge Park - 1.5 miles (1 subway stops)
• Central Park - 1.5 miles (2 subway stops)
• Fort Tryon Park - 2 miles (2 subway stops)
• Columbus Circle - 4.5 miles (2 subway stops)
• St Patrick’s Cathedral - 5 miles (5 subway stops)
• Rockefeller Center - 5 miles (5 subway stops)
• Times Square - 5.5 miles (3 subway stops)
• Empire State Building - 7 miles (4 subway stops)
• Statue of Liberty - 12 miles (8 subway stops)
• Ellis Island - 12 miles (8 subway stops)
• Brooklyn Bridge - 13 miles (9 subway stops) change to J train at Fulton street and then get off at next stop City Hall.   [Top]

Nearby Cities (from Highbridge House 146th Street Uptown)

• Brooklyn, New York - 13 miles
• Newark, New Jersey - 21 miles  [Top]

New York City Airports & Transportation (from Highbridge House 146th Street Uptown)

• Port Authority (Bus) - 5.5 miles
• Pennsylvania Station (Train) - 6 miles
• JFK International Airport - 19 miles
• La Guardia International Airport - 8 miles
• Newark International Airport - 25 miles  [Top]

Directions to Highbridge House 146th Uptown

• From JFK International Airport. Take the Air Train to Howard Beach/159th Avenue, a 12-minute ride. Transfer to “A” express going towards Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the back compartment of the subway. Get off at the 146th Street stop. Take N.E. corner exit marked 146th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue on the left. Exit up the stairs and go past Edgecombe Street until you reach Bradhurst Avenue where you take a left. We are on the corner of 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue. Travel cost per person from JFK to Howard Beach station via Air Train is $5.00. You pay an additional $2.00 for the subway. A taxi is a flat rate of $45.00 (subject to change) and takes approximately 45 minutes.


• From Newark International Airport. Take NJ Transit from the airport train terminal to 34th Street Penn Station, transfer to the “A” express going to Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the back compartment of the subway. Get off at the 146th Street stop. Take N.E. corner exit marked 146th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue on the left. Exit up the stairs and go past Edgecombe Street until you reach Bradhurst Avenue where you take a left. We are on the corner of 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue. Travel cost per person from Newark to Penn Station via NJ Transit is $5. You pay an additional $2.00 for the subway. A taxi is approximately $50.00 and takes 45 minutes.


• From La Guardia International Airport. Take the M60 Bus from La Guardia International Airport to 125th street. Transfer free with Metrocard to the “A” express going to Inwood-207 Street/Broadway. Be in the back compartment of the subway. Get off at the 146th Street stop. Take N.E. corner exit marked 146th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue on the left. Exit up the stairs and go past Edgecombe Street until you reach Bradhurst Avenue where you take a left. We are on the corner of 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue. Travel cost per person from La Guardia Airport to 125th Street station via the M60 Bus is $2. A taxi is a flat rate of approximately $ 35 and takes 35 minutes.  [Top]

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