What are some good local bars?
• Ding Dong Bar (106 St. & Columbus) - Dive bar Rock/Jazz.
• Broadway Dive (Broadway bet. 101 & 102 St.) - Dive bar.
• Abbey Pub (105 St. bet. Broadway & Amsterdam...
How do I get to Newark Airport from the hostel?
Taxi- The cost is at least $50 not including bridge tolls (an additional 10 dolars). Cash only. Security can call ahead for taxis to the airport. Travel time is anywhere from 20-45 minutes, or even ...
How can I rent a cell phone?
phonerentalusa.com Rent
a cellphone for use in the U.S.
...
Where is a car rental?
AAMCAR
(800) 722-6923 (212) 222-8500
303 West 96th Street (Bet. West End Ave. and Riverside Drive)
New York Rent-A-Car
(212) 222-0901
963 Columbus Avenue (107th Street)
Enterprise...
What and where are some NYC beaches?
Brighton Beach Brightwater Ave Brooklyn NY (718)946-1350 Lifeguard hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm. Directions: Q to Brighton Beach
Coney Island Beach Surf Ave at Atlantic Shore Brooklyn NY (718...
How do I get to Bronx Zoo?
Walk to 96th & Broadway (or take 1 train downtown)
Take 2 train uptown (NOT the 3 train) to "West Farm Square/East Tremont Ave"
Exit to left through turnstile
At street level, walk straight a...
What are some ice skating rinks, hours, prices and directions?
Lasker Rink
(212) 534-7639
Central Park, Mid-park between 106th and 108th Streets (enter park at 110th St. & Lenox
Ave.)
Open November through March
Directions from hostel:
By Foot:...
What are hours/admission/directions for NBC Studios/Rockefeller Center tours?
... RECOMMENDED Call (212) 664-7174
Tours operate every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tour times may be expanded during the summer and Christmas seasons.
Please wear comfortable walking sh...
What is Governer's Island and how do I get there?
Governors Island is open to the
public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 30 through October 11 for the
2009 season. There are events, activities and performances planned for
every...
What are hours/admission/directions for Museum of City of NY?
Address: 1220 5th Avenue, between 103rd & 104th Streets
Directions from hostel:
By Bus:
At 110th Street and Broadway take M4 bus (southbound) to 104th Street.
By Subway:
Walk 7 ...
Where can I rent a car?
Dollar Rent-a-car
1-800-800-4000
156 W. 54th St. bet. 6th & 7th Ave.
Hertz
(212)486-3665
210 W. 77th St. @ Amsterdam
Avis
1-800-917-2847
216 W. 76th St
AAMCAR
(800) 722-...
How do I get to Shea Stadium?
Take 1 train downtown to 42nd St/Times Sq. Transfer to the 7 train to Queens. Get off at Willets Point/Shea Stadium.
What are some children friendly museums?
The Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street New York, NY 10024 (212) 721-1234 Subway: 1 or 9 to 86th St or 79th St, B or C to 81st St Bus: M7, M10, M11 M104 to 83rd St, M79 or M86 to ...
How can I find out about Knicks tickets?
The Knicks play out of Madison Square Garden, www.thegarden.com Tickets
range normally between $10 and $2,000, available online through MSG's
website, over the phone (ticketmaster) at (212) 30...
What are prices/admission/directions for Museum of City of New York?
Address: 1220 5th Avenue, between 103rd & 104th Streets
Directions from hostel:
By Bus:
At 110th Street and Broadway take M4 bus (southbound) to 104th Street.
By Subway:
Walk 7 blo...
Where are the nearest Western Union branches?
UNEEDA CHECK CASHING #12
2644 BROADWAY (101 Street)
Hours:
Mon- Thu: 08:00 AM - 5:30
PM
Friday: 08:00 AM -
6:00 PM
Sat- Sun: 12:00 AM - 12:00...
What are hours/directions/admission for Brooklyn Botanic Garden?
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
HOURS
General Grounds
April- September
-Tuesday- Friday: 8am to 6pm
-Weekends & holidays: 10am to 6pm
-Closed Monday (open holiday Mondays except for ...
What are hours/admission/directions for Jewish Museum?
Address:
36 Battery Place
Directions from hostel:
Take 1 train downtown to "South Ferry."
Walk north along Battery Park/State Street, then turn left and walk west on Battery Place.
...
Where are indoor climbing walls in New York?
1.
City Climbers
Club (AKA 59th Street Gym)
533 West 59th St. (between 10th and 11th)
New York, New York 10019
(212) 974-2250 or 408-0277
http://www.cityclimbersclub.com
Lo...
How do I get to the hostel from JFK?
...of 103rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The fee for the bus is $10. They offer three trips daily; the times are 3:20PM, 5:20PM, and 6:50PM
Shuttle: Take the shuttle to 891 Amsterdam Avenue. The pric...