Indigenous Peoples' Center for Documentation, Research and Information

1. Accommodations
2. Transportation
3. Restaurants
4. Services
5. Phone numbers

Please call the following hotels for a room reservation in New York. Each establishment was personally visited, so as to check its quality.

The price list does not include taxes or special fees.

Midtown Manhattan
14th to 59th Street (closest to UN)
All neighbourhoods in this category are safe and nice.

LOW PRICE RANGE

American Dream Hostel
Phone: 212) 260 9779
Fax: (212) 260 9944
Website and email: www.americandreamhostel.com , americandream24@aol.comStreet
Address: 168 East 24th Street (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.)
Transportation: Take the M102 or M103 on 3rd Avenue Ave to 42nd Street or # 6 Train to Grand Central Station and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms and Rates: 4 beds dormitory $45.00 per night, private room (one person) $75.00, private room (two persons) $90.00, private room (three people) $135.00. Prices include free breakfast in the morning, linen and towels.
Security: free luggage storage, internet service $2.50 for half an hour & first two minutes are free
Amenities: fully equipped kitchen, TV and AC in private rooms, Other: Dormitory for students only from 18 to 30 years old.

Big Apple Hostel
Phone: (212) 302-2603
Fax: (212) 302-2605
Website and email: www.bigapplehostel.com; mail@bigapplehostel.com
Street Address: 119 West 45th Street (between Avenue of the Americas & Broadway)
Transportation: 20 minute walk to the United Nations
Rooms and Rates: Dorm Rooms (Bunk-Beds, 4 pers. per room, shared bath) – $39.00. incl. tax per person;
Private Rooms (1 Queen Bed, 1 or 2 pers. per room, cable TV, shared bath) - $125. incl. tax per person.
No group rates.
Security: Safety deposit boxes
Amenities: Common Room & Patio. Laundry. Internet access. Fully equipped kitchen
and barbecue in patio.

Chelsea Center Hotel
Phone: (212) 643-0214
Website & email: www.hostelworld.com, reservation(at)chelseacenterhostel(dot)com Street Address: 313 West 29th Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Transportation: Take the A, C or E Train at Penn Station on 34th and 8th Avenue (uptown) to Time Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue.
Rooms & Rates: Co-ed dormitories sleep 6-12 people - $35 per night (payable in cash on arrival) Women only dorms also available. Price includes: Tax, light continental breakfast, sheets and blankets. Need to bring own towels
Security: free luggage storage & safety deposit box.
Amenities: Kitchen Facilities, Small Garden, Common Rooms; Small Night-lamp on Each Bed (You can read or write without disturbing the others)

Chelsea International Hostel
Phone: (212) 647-0010
Fax: (212) 727-7289
Website and Email: www.chelseahostel.com; email form on website under "Get in Touch" on side menu.
Street Address: 251 West 20th street (between 7th & 8th Avenues)
Transportation: Will need to take two buses or two trains
Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds (4-6 pers.) – $30.00 per person (taxes included), bathroom in the hall. $34.00 beds with bathroom (taxes included);
Private rooms, double bed or twin bunk beds (max 2 people per room), bathroom in hall. - $75 per night (taxes included).
Group rates available for over 15 people
Security: Free lockers, but guest must provide own lock.
Amenities: Internet 8-9 min/$1.00. Free pizza on Wednesdays. Free coffee/tea. TV area. Kitchen areas. Lounge Area. Backyard with picnic table for eating. Laundry room. Need to bring own towels.
Must have passport to check in.

Chelsea Star Hotel
Phone: Toll free: (877) 827 - NYNY [827-6969] voice: (212) 244 - STAR [244-7827
Fax: (212) 279-9018
Website & email: reservations(at)starhotelny(dot)com
Street Address: 300 West 30th Street at 8th Avenue
Transportation: Take the A, C or E Train at Penn Station on 34th and 8th Avenue (uptown) to Time Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue.
Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds $29.99 per night, single room $89.00, double room $109.00 plus City and State tax - 13.375%, Dormitory Room Occupancy Tax - $2.50/Day for Dormitory Rooms and Private Room and Suite Occupancy Tax - $3.50/Day.
Security: safety deposit boxes available with $5.00 charges
Amenities: internet, fax and laundry are available up on additional charges. Need to bring your towels for dormitory rooms.

Gershwin Hotel
Phone: (212) 545 8000
Fax: (212) 684 5546
Website& Email: www.gershwinhotel.com, askus(at)gershwinhotel(dot)com
Street Address: 7 East 27th Street (between 5th Avenue and Madison Ave)
Transportation: Take the # 6 train (uptown) on 28th and Park Ave to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: 10 beds dormitory with inside bathroom, Linens are provided. No towels, no TV, no locker, no phone. $34.00; essential (single bed room); 6 beds dormitory with inside bathroom. Linens and towel are provided. There is a TV and a phone (incoming calls only) $44.00; double bed suitable for one-two guests $115.00; standard rooms $119.00-$199.00; superior rooms $129.00-$249.00; family and friends $249.00-$329.00 & suits $249.00-329.00
Security: 24 hours security, safe deposit box is available to rent at $5.00 for the stay. Amenities: wireless telephone, voice mail, colour TV, AC, private baths, hair drier, iron & iron board, Drycleaning; baby-sitting and laundry.

Spot Hostels - Chelsea
Phone: (212) 239-9030
Fax: (212) 239.9094
Website & Email: info(at)spothostels(dot)com www.spothostels.com
Street Address: 341 West 30th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave
Transportation: Take the A, C or E Train at Penn Station on 34th and 8th Avenue (uptown) to Time Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue.
Rooms & Rates: 6-8 bed dorms $33.00, 4 bed dorms $35.00, double/twin dorms $100.00
Amenities: Linen included; WiFi; TV Lounge; internet; Laundry: Lockers & luggage storage.

MID-PRICE RANGE

Herald Square Hotel
Phone: (212) 279-4017, (800) 727-1888 (toll free reservations in USA)
Fax: (212) 643-9208
Website & email: www.heraldsquarehotel.com; info@heraldsquarehotel.com
Street Address: 19 West 31 Street (between 5th Ave and Broadway)
Transportation: 20 minute walk to the United Nations
Rooms & Rates: Small Single Room with shared bathroom facilities (1 person only) - $89.00;
Small Single Room, private bathroom with shower (1 person only) - $99.00;
Standard room, one double bed, private bathroom (one or two persons) - $189.00;
Queen Room with one queen size bed, private bathroom (one or two persons) - $239.00;
New Queen room - one queen size bed, private bathroom (one or two persons) - $259.00;
Large double room with two double beds, private bathroom (two persons) - $259.00;
(three persons) - $259.00; (four persons) - $259.00.
Rates do not include 13.625% tax and $2.00 occupancy tax per day and $1.50 unit tax per night.
Security: In-room safes
Amenities: All rooms have satellite direct TV, voice mail messaging, free wireless internet access and air conditioning.

The Leo House (A Catholic Guest House)
Phone: (212) 929-1010
Fax: (212) 366-6801
Street Address: 332 West 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Transportation: 2 buses or 2 subways to the United Nations
Rooms & Rates: Single - $80 (shared shower), $100 (full bath);
Double (2 twin beds or 1 double bed) - $100 (shared shower), $160 (full bath).
Security: Only registered guests are permitted in guest rooms. Non-guests are restricted to the lobby. Outside doors are locked at midnight. Security boxes are available.
Amenities: Laundry room. Buffet breakfast (except Sunday).
Other: minimum stay is 3 nights, maximum stay is 14 nights

Vanderbilt YMCA
(The reservations are not possible any more because the hotel is complete)
Phone: (212) 912-2500; for reservations call 917-441-8800.
Fax: (212) 752-0210
Website and Email: www.ymcanyc.org; ecolon@ymcanyc.org
Street Address: 224 East 47th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
Transportation: Walk to United Nations in under 10 minutes
Rooms & Rates: Standard Single room (1 person maximum) - $85.00;
Bunk bed (2 people max) - $95.00.
Security: Lockers free
Amenities: Washer/Dryer $1.25. Swimming pool and fitness included. Internet access – free
Language: Spanish Speakers
Other: Check-in time after 3:00 PM (exceptions possible depending on occupancy rate).
Meals can be taken in the same building. Payment is due in full upon arrival, with no exceptions. Indigenous People have frequently visited this hostel.
Other: group rate.

HIGH PRICE RANGE

The Unitarian Church - Community Church of New York Guesthouse
Phone: (212) 683-4988 ext 17
Fax: (212) 683-4998
Website and E-mail: http://ccny.org/index.php; guesthouseoffpark@ccny.org
Street address: Contact the Guest House Off Park, Victoria Fedechko 9:00am - 5:00pm, 40 East Street
Rooms and rates: 1-2 person occupancy: $195-$200/night
3-4 person occupancy: $225-$250/night.
Minimum 2 nights stay based on availability. Some discounts during off season (January, February, August) and for extended stays of 2-4 weeks.
25% desposit required to hold the reservations - Balance due at registration - 48 hour cancellation policy.

Hotel Bedford
Phone: (800) 221-6881; (212) 697-4800
Fax: (212) 697-1093
Website & email: www.bedfordhotel.com; reservations@bedfordhotel.com
Street Address: 118 East 40th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues)
Transportation: 10 minute walk from the United Nations
Rooms & Rates (Online rates): Standard room - $205.00 single or double occupancy has one queen bed and pantry with microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker;
Studio room - $235.00 - $245.00 single or double occupancy, has one queen or 2 twin beds with fully equipped kitchenette;
Standard Queen - $235.00 1-2 people can have one queen size bed with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker;
One bedroom suite - $305.00 up to four people can have one king, queen or 2 twin beds plus 1 or 2 pullout sofa beds with kitchenette;
Tower suite - $380.00 - $385.00 up to 4 people can have one king, queen or 2 twin beds plus pullout sofa bed with kitchenette.
Rates are per night per room and do not include 13.38% and $3.50 per room/ $5.50 per suite per night.
Security: In-room safes
Amenities: Free Internet access in every room
Please advise if you would like to set a block of rooms as availability changes on a daily basis. If you would like to reserve a block of five rooms or more, contact:
Manager: Janet Materi
Director of Sales and Marketing
+1-212-697-4800
salesdept@bedfordhotel.com

Murray Hill Inn
Phone: (212) 545-0879, for phone reservations: (212) 683-6900
Fax: (212) 545-0103
Website & email: www.murrayhillinn.com; info@nynnss.com
Street Address: 143 East 30th Street (between 3rd & Lexington Avenues)
Transportation: 20 minute walk to United Nations
Rooms & Rates:
Single Room (double bed): Shared bath - $99.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $119.00 (Friday and Saturday); Private bath - $149.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $169.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Small room (double bed, private bath) - $139.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $159.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Twins (2 twin beds, private bath) - $149.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $169.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Queen Room (queen bed, private bath) - $169.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $189.00 (Friday and Saturday); Front room - $179.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $199.00 (Friday and Saturday);
King room (front room, one king bed, private bath, 1-3 people) - $189.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $209.00 (Friday and Saturday).
All rates are subject to the 13.65% New York tax and a $3.50 per night occupancy tax which will be added to the prices quoted above.
Group accommodation: call (212) 545-0879 or go to nyinns.com/group.html
Language: Spanish speaker
Amenities: No elevator. No Internet access. No laundry.

The Pod Hotel (formerly the Pickwick Arms Hotel)
Phone: (212) 355-0300; Toll free U.S. (800) 742-5945; Toll free Canada (800) 874-0074.
Fax: (212) 755-5029
Website & email: www.pickwickarms.com; info@thepodhotel.com
Street Address: 230 East 51st Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Transportation: 10 minute walk to United Nations
Rooms & Rates: Single room (twin bed w/ shared bath) – $159.00;
Bunk bed Room (two twin bunk beds w/shared bath) - $169.00;
Double Room (One double bed w/ private bath) – From $239.00;
Queen Room (one queen bed w/private bath) - $289.00;
Townhouse Unit (suite w/living room, private bath, refrigerator, one queen bed and one sofa bed) - $269.00 for 1 person, $279.00 for 2 people, $289.00 for 3 people, $299.00 for 4 people.
Rates are subject to 13.38% city and state taxes plus $3.50 occupancy tax which will be added to the prices quoted above.
Amenities: Free wireless internet. All rooms have TV. Full hotel amenities.
Security: In room safes
Other: Indigenous People have frequently visited this hotel.
Contact: Tonny Teanni

Portland Square Hotel (new ownership)
Phone :(212) 382-0600, (800) 388-8988
Fax: (212) 382-0684
Website & email: www.portlandsquarehotel.com;
reservations@portlandsquarehotel.com
Street Address: 132 West 47th Street (between Broadway & 6th Avenue)
Transportation: 20 minute walk to the United Nations
Rooms & Rates (Online rates): Single Shared Bath (single bed w/shared bath, for one
person, sink inside the room) - $172.00 - $195.00;
Double Shared Bath (one double bed w/shared bath) - $195.00 - $217.00;
Deluxe Double Room (one double bed w/private bath) - $263.00 - $308.00;
Deluxe Twin Room (two twin beds w/private bath) - $274.00 - $319.00;
Double/Double Room (two double beds w/private bath) - $353.00;
Superior Queen Room - $285.00 - $331.00;
Studio Queen - $376.00 - $421.00;
Studio King - $399.00 - $444.00.
20% discount offer on stays of minimum four nights from April - June. Promo code:
"20off"
Security: Lockers: $3.00 = 24 hours
Amenities: free internet access, wireless available

Uptown Manhattan
59th Street and up (not that far from UN via public trains or buses)

LOW PRICE RANGE

Candy Hostel
Phone: (212) 866.1420
Fax: (212) 866.4265
Website & Email: saleshostel@nyc.com
Street Address: 316 West 95th Street (between West End and Riverside Drive)
Transportation: Take the #1, #2 or #3 train on 96th and Broadway (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Room & Rates: 4 Bed Private Shared Bathroom $23.00; 4 Bed Mixed Dorm $25.00; 3 Bed Private Shared Bathroom $24.00; Dbl Bed Private Ensuite $40.00; Dbl Bed Private Shared Bathroom $33.00; single private shared bath rooms $65.00-$75.00 per night
Security: luggage storage
Amenities: Arcade/game room; internet and wireless; ATM/Banking; Common Sitting Room, Nightclub; Garden; BBQ; complimentary parking

Central Park Hostel
Phone: (212) 678-0491
Fax: (212) 678-0453
Street Address: 19 West 103rd St. at Manhattan Avenue
Web site & email: www.centralparkhostel.com; info@centralparkhostel.com
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train), B or C train to West 103rd Street
Rooms & Rates: Male/Female/Mixed dorm rooms: Dormitory Beds in room of 4-10 people – 10 people $34.00/ 8 people$36/ 6 people$38/4 people $40.
Private room (1-2 people) shared bath $119 including tax per night.
Studio Apartments (private bath, kitchenette, color TV): - $179.
Weekly group rates available. Speak to manager. Group bookings require pre-payment.
$10 surcharge for weekend reservations, applied at check-in
Security: Lockers in rooms, but need own lock. Locks (Master Lock) $5.00
Amenities: Internet access, 5 minutes/$1.00, No Washer/Dryer, meeting space available at no charge
Credit card will be used for authorization purposes only. You must pay cash or traveler's check at check-in. There is an ATM machine nearby. Foreign passport or International student ID is required to check in.
Language: Spanish speaker at front desk.

Central Park Studios at Lexington Ave
No Phone or Fax numbers provided but can check availability at this website: www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.html
Street Address: 150 East 105th Street
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Transportation: Take the #6 Train (downtown) on 103rd Street and Lexington Ave to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Room & Rates: Twin Private Shared Bathroom $45.00; 4 Beds Mixed Dorm $35.00; private room with one double bed (sleeps two people) $65.00, per person, per night. Security: Luggage Storage
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Dexter House Hostel
Phone: (212) 873-9600
Fax: (212) 721-8214
Website & Email: www.dexterhousehostel.com
Street Address:345 West 86th Street (between West End Ave and Riverside Drive) Transportation: Take the # 1 train at 86th and Broadway (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: 8 beds mixed dorm $30.00 per head, per night; Private rooms (1DBL but sleep two people)) $82.00; Private rooms with two double beds $100.00. All the (DBL) or (1DBL) have their own bathroom, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator and telephone. Maid service is included.
Security: Lockers & Luggage Storage
Amenities: Fully equipped Kitchen; Internet Access; Card Phones; Common Room; Linen Included; Security Lockers; 24 Hour Reception; Towels Hire; Elevator
Other: Free coffee, tea, bagles, and muffins in the kitchen area.
- Free Subway / Bus Maps and city guides - This hostel has a 7 night minimum reservation. Must show passport on check-in.

Guesthouse
Phone: (212) 781-1842
Fax: same number
Website: www.guesthouseny.com
Email: info@guesthouseny.com
Street Address: 63 Audubon Avenue at 168th Street
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train), A, C, or #1 train to 168th Street
Room & Rates: Room for two: $30.00 dollars per person per night.
Safety: Safe area. 1.5 blocks from train
Language: Spanish
For foreign students/travelers with passport ID.
Must have a reservation.

International Student Center
Phone: (212) 787-7706
Fax: (212) 580-9283
Website: www.nystudentcenter.org
Email: Info@Nystudentcenter.org
Street Address: 38 West 88th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue)
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train) B or C train to 86th Street
Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds (8-10 person dorm rooms) with bathroom - $30 per person + $10 key deposit. 2 Female/2 Male/Mixed Dorm Rooms.
Security: luggage kept in office/no lockers. Passports can be kept in safe in office.
Amenities: Internet access, 5 minutes/$1.00, Kitchen area/lounge
Language: Spanish speaking staff
Other: ONLY people aged 18 – 30 allowed to stay in this hostel; must call to confirm reservations 2 days prior to arrival.

Jazz on the City (there are actually a series of these – 5 in NYC – and the rates range from $16 to $35 per night – it is best to check the website for availability)
Phone: (212) 678-0323
Fax: (212) 678-0324
Web site & Email: www.jazzonthecity.com; info(at)jazzonthecity(dot)com
Street Address: 201 West 95 Street (on corner of Amsterdam Street)
Transportation: Take the #1, #2 or #3 train from 96 Street (on Broadway) downtown to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: 4 bed rooms with bath $25-40, 6 bed rooms with bath $18-37, 12 bed rooms with bath $15-35, double private room with path $65-150, & twin private rooms with path $65-150. Rates have additional sales and hotel tax totals 13.375% Amenities: Free linens, towels, 24-hour Internet kiosk, Luggage lockers, Heat & Air conditioning.

Jazz on the Park Hostel
Phone: (212) 932-1600
Fax: (212) 932-1700
Web site & Email: www.jazzonthepark.com; info@jazzonthepark.com
Street Address: 36 West 106th Street (between Manhattan Avenue and Central ParkWest)
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train) #1 train to 103rd Street/Broadway or B or C train to 103rd Street/Central Park West
Rooms & Rates: 12-14 bed dorm room from $27.00 per person per night, breakfast and linens included;
6-8 bed dorm room $29.00 per person per night, breakfast and linens included;
4 person dorm room $35.00 per person per night, breakfast and linens included. (Male ONLY and Female ONLY rooms available);
Private double room (1-2 people) $90.00 per night ($45 per person), breakfast and linens included; Private twin room $90.00 per night ($45 per person), breakfast and linens included;
Private queen ensuite $130.00 per night ($65 per person), breakfast and linens included.
All room fees are subject to New York tax of 13.375% which will be added to the prices quoted above.
Amenities: Lockers in room, Washer/Dryer, Internet access 5 minutes/$1.00, Meeting room (used as bar/club) at no charge, 24-hour reception, no curfew, café on site from 7am through midnight.

Malibu Hostel
No Phone or Fax numbers provided but can check availability at this website: www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.html
Website & Email: www.hostelworld.com
Street Address: 2688 Broadway (between 102 and 103 Street)
Transportation: Take the #1 Train at 103 Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms and Rates: 8 beds mixed dorm ensuite $30.00; 4 beds mixed room $30.00 with in-rooms Shower & toilet facilities. Linen Included.
Security: Security Lockers; Luggage Storage
Amenities: WiFi & Internet Kiosks at the lobby contains; ATM Machine ; Bicycle Hire; Towels; 24 hour reception; Telephone/Fax Facilities; Travel Desk/Travel Info; Key Card Access; No Curfew; No Lockout
Other: Offer daily maid service to all hostel beds; smoking rooms are available; a max stay of 14 nights; only cash or travellers cheques are accepted

New York International AYH-Hostel
Phone: (212) 932-2300; for booking, ext. 155
Fax: (212) 932-2574
Web site and Email: www.hinewyork.org; reservation@hinewyork.org. For reservations for 10 or more people, email sales@hinewyork.org or call (212) 932-2300 ext 117.
Street Address: 891 Amsterdam Avenue at 103rd Street
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train) #1 to 103rd Street
Rooms & Rates: 615 Beds available, most in dorm rooms of 4-12 people per room.
Male only/Female only/mixed rooms. Dormitory with 4 beds - $35.00 per night; 6-8 beds - $32.00; 10-12 beds $30.00 per night.
Private Rooms (one queen bed, one bunk bed, private bath or shared bath - must specify. Accommodates 4 people) - $120.00 - $140.00.
All prices are subject to change based on availability. There are only six private rooms, so you must book by telephone and early. Linens and towels provided.
Group reservations available at lower rates. Must be booked and paid in full, 30 days prior to arrival with a signed contract. To hold a reservation, 50% deposit of the total balance is required.
Security: Safe Area. Free lockers in room, but need own lock. Luggage lockers downstairs: Large/$3.00 & Small/$2.00
Amenities: Washer/Dryer $1.00, Internet access 5 minutes/$1.00, community kitchen, game room, backyard area.
Other: Reserve by mid-April. Deposit of one night or credit card required to hold reservation.
All non-HI members will be subject to a non-refundable fee.

Royal Park Hotel and Hostel
No Phone or Fax numbers provided but can check availability at this website: www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.html
Website & Email: www.hostels.com
Street Address: 258 West 97th Street (between Broadway and West End Ave)
Transportation: Take the #1 at 96th Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: 4 Bed Private Ensuite $30.00; 4 Bed Private Shared Bathroom $25.00; Twin Private Shared Bathroom; Dbl Bed Private Shared Bathroom (sleep two people) $35.00; Single Private Shared Bathroom
Security: 24 Hour Reception Amenities: Internet Access; Web Access in Lobby; Ceiling Fan; Elevator

Spot Hostels
Phone: (212) 239 9030
Fax: 212.239.9094
Website & Email: info(at)spothostels(dot)com www.spothostels.com
Street Address: 35 West 126th Street (between Lenox Ave and 5th Ave) Transportation: Take the # 2 or #3 train on Lenox and 125th Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: 6-8 bed dorms $33.00, 4 bed dorms $35.00, double/twin dorms $100.00
Amenities: Linen included; WiFi; TV Lounge; Laundry: Lockers

Uptown Hostel
Phone: (212) 666-0559
Fax: (212) 663-5000
Website & Email: www.uptownhostel.com; info(at)uptownhostel(dot)com
Street Address: 239 Lenox Avenue in the middle of Harlem (between 121 Street and 122 Street)
Transportation: Take the #2 or #3 train (downtown) from 125th Street to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: Dormitory 4-6 $20.00 per night; Double Room $55.00 per nigh; Single $35.00 per night Rates do not include taxes 8.25% NY State Sales Tax, 5.00 % NY City Tax and Hotel Room Occupancy Tax $1.00 - $1.50/Dorm Bed or $2.00/Private Room
Security: Information not available.
Amenities: Has living room, kitchen with gas stove and refrigerator on second floor and separate toilets and showers on each floor. (Be aware that this hostel has received very bad reviews on occasions because of unfriendly manager).

The Wanderers Inn West
Phone: (212) 222-5602
Fax: (212) 222-8935
Web site & Email: www.wanderersinn.com; info(at)wandersinn(dot)com
Street Address: 257 West 113th Street (between Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd and Frederick Douglass Blvd)
Transportation: Take the C Train (downtown) from 116th Street to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Twin Private Shared Bathroom & Double Bed Private Shared Bathroom $85.00; 8 Bed Male/Female Dorm Ensuite $27.00; 12 Bed Female/male/mixed Dorm Ensuite $24.00 per person per night. Rates will have additional $4.00 per night per bed for dormitories and $14.00 per night per private room payable on arrival.
No curfew. No chores. Continental breakfast, linen & towels Included
Security: lockers provided but bring your own padlock (Medium thick size), luggage storage
Amenities: free pizza every Wednesday, Free coffee and tea in the kitchen area, Guest Kitchen, business centre with internet & fax access, backyard garden, TV in private rooms. Iron, iron board, hair dryer & AC adapter to borrow, laundry facilities Other: Maximum stay allowed is 14 nights, $10.00 cash security deposit at check-in to be refunded at check-out, group rates available

The Wanderers Inn
Phone: (212) 289 8083
Fax: (212) 289 7307
Website & Email: www.wanderersinn.com
Street Address: 179 East 94th Street (between Third Ave and Lexington Street) Transportation: Take the # 6 train (downtown) on Lexington to Grand Central Station and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.
Rooms & Rates: dorms no bath 4-8 people $29.00; dorms with bath 8-10 people $33.00; Bunk no bath $85.00; Double no bath $85.00; Bunk with bath $95.00; double with bath $95.00. All bath facilities for private rooms and dorms are located in common areas.
Security: $10.00 cash deposit; Security Lockers Luggage Storage
Amenities: free continental breakfast at 8:30 AM; coffee & tea available in the kitchen; linens & towels included; pizza part every Wednesday, private rooms have TV; Internet Access; Card Phones; Common Room; 24 Hour Reception; Hair dryer hire; on street parking Other: Must show passport on check-in

MID-PRICE RANGE

West Side YMCA
Phone: (212) 875-4100
Fax: (212) 875-4291
Website: www.ymcanyc.org/westside
Email: lstewart@ymcanyc.org
Street Address: 5 West 63rd Street
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train) A, C, E, # 1, 2, 3, B, D, or Q to 59th Street
Rooms & Rates: Standard Single Room w/ shared bathroom $92.00;
Double Room (2 bunk beds) - 106.00.
Security: 24 hour security and safe deposit boxes
Amenities: Housekeeping Services, linens and towels, Internet Access 5 minutes/$1.00,
Washer/Dryer $1.50. No charge for small conference room.
Language: multilingual staff
Other: Make reservations at least 3 weeks in advance
Contact: Reservations or for group rates call Carmen Valentine (212) 875-4204.

HIGH PRICE RANGE

Amsterdam Inn (may have limited availability)
Phone: (212) 579-7500
Fax: (212) 579-6127
Website & email: www.amsterdaminn.com; info@amsterdaminn.com
Street Address: 340 Amsterdam Avenue (at West 76th Street)
Transportation: (cross-town bus to train), #1 train to West 79th Street
Rooms & Rates: Twin (2 single beds) Shared bath - $89.00 - $99.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $99.00 - $109.00 (Friday and Saturday); private bath - $129.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $149.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Full (1 full bed, 1-2 people): Shared bath - $ 89.00 - $99.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $99.00 - $109.00 (Friday and Saturday); Private bath - $129.99 (Sunday - Thursday), $149.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Queen Bath (1-2 people w/private bath) - $149.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $169.00 (Friday and Saturday);
Deluxe Queen (1-2 people) - $169.00 (Sunday - Thursday), $189.00 (Friday - Saturday) + taxes
Amenities: daily maid service, cable TV
Language: multilingual staff

Arriving from John F. Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia and Newark Airports

There are multiple shuttle buses from all three airports, J.F. Kennedy, La Guardia and Newark to New York City. Listed below are a few options, but please feel free to take any form of transportation that is most convenient and suitable for you.

• Olympic Airport Express. This service is between Newark Airport and New York City. Buses depart every 5-10 minutes from Newark to New York. For more information, please call 1+(908) 354-3330, or toll free outside NY and NJ 1+(877) 894-9155 or email olympia@coachusa.com. Website address: www.coachusa.com/olympia/

• Newark Airport Express. This service is between Newark Airport and New York City, departing every 15-30 minutes. For more information, please call 1+(877) 863-9275. Website address is: www.coachusa.com/olympia/ss.newarkairport.asp

• Super Shuttle (blue van) is also available from all three airports to New York City. For more information, please call: 1+(212) 209-7000 (office), 1+(212) 258-3826 (general reservations). For reservations, try to give them 24 hours notice if possible Website: www.supershuttle.com

• For more information from La Guardia, visit
  http//www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html

• For more information from Kennedy, visit
  www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/kennedy.html

• For more information from Newark, visit
  www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html

As most of you will be arriving by air, you will need methods of transportation to and from the three airports located in the greater New York area. This transportation will bring you
into New York City, arriving at one of three central locations, Pennsylvania (Penn) Station, the Port Authority or Grand Central Station. The closest site to the United Nations is Grand Central Station. All three locations have access to buses or subways, which are the easiest and most economical ways to travel in New York. Yellow taxis are always available, but are more expensive.

At each of the central locations in New York City, Pennsylvania (Penn) Station, the Port Authority or Grand Central Station, an information booth is readily available for using public transportation. If you wish to access this information ahead of time, the website addresses for public transportation in New York City via subway or bus - Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) - service, as well as Metro North commuter trains which serve the outlying areas, is: http//ww.mta.info/

Departing New York City

When departing New York City you can hail a taxi on the street, call in advance for a radio taxi to pick you up at your hotel, contact Super Shuttle to pick you up at your hotel, or take a special airport coach bus directly from Grand Central Terminal. Taxi rates are based on the meter reading, plus tolls, plus approximately 15% tip. You should be prepared to pay from $35-50, depending on the time of day and the traffic congestion.

For Newark Airport, a taxi can be very costly and is therefore not advisable unless you are sharing the cost with another passenger. Radio taxis (including the many car and limousine services) can be a more affordable option. Inquire at your hotel for rates and arrangements. The Super Shuttle van, for example, will pick you up at your hotel, and offers flat-rate service to both La Guardia and Kennedy Airports. Allow at least an hour for a trip to JFK Airport, and 40-45 minutes to La Guardia. If you are leaving during peak traffic hours, between 8:00-10:00am or 4:00-7:00pm, you should allow more time.

• JFK and La Guardia airports: The special direct airport coach bus, run by the New York Airport Service, departs from 125 Park Avenue, between 41st and 42nd Streets (across from Grand Central Terminal). Tickets must be purchased inside the office, not on the bus. For JFK Airport the one-way fare is $15.00. Allow 55 minutes' travel time to the airport. For La Guardia Airport, the one-way fare is $12.00. Allow 45 minutes' travel time to the airport. Both buses leave every 20-30 minutes or so, and make stops outside all major airline terminals. Call New York Airport Service at 1+(212) 875-8200 for a specific schedule. Or visit their website at www.nyairportservice.com

• Newark Airport: Olympia Airport Express bus departs from 41st St., between Lexington and Park, every 15-30 minutes. Travel time to the airport is approximately 45 minutes. One-way fare is $14.

Transportation in the NYC Metropolitan Area

Taxis are easily hailed on the street. Licensed cabs are painted yellow and a light on the roof of the vehicle indicates that the taxi is available. Cab drivers generally know the city well. If you decide to visit another borough, however, you may wish to find out in advance if the driver is familiar with the area, or be prepared to give directions.

Subways are a fast means of travel, with several lines running North-South in Manhattan. With few exceptions, subways do not run East-West. The fare is $2.00 and exact change is not necessary as Metro cards (see below) must be purchased in booths to gain entrance to the trains. Metro cards may also be used on buses. For your safety, subway travel is not recommended during late evening hours.

Buses are a safe, efficient means of travel in New York. They run North-South on most major avenues, and make stops every two blocks. If a bus sign is marked "Limited", it stops every eight blocks. Buses running East-West traverse only major cross-streets such as: 86th, 79th, 72nd, 57th, 42nd, 33rd, 28th, 23rd and 14th Streets. The fare is $2.00. Exact change in the form of coins or Metro card is required.

The Metro card is a plastic card that can be used for subway and bus transportation and offers slight volume discount. The cards are available from subway token booths. There are two kinds: refillable (pay per ride) and all-you-can-ride (flat rate of $7 for one day, $24 for 7days or $76 for 30 days). In addition to transfers from bus to bus, Metro cards allow transfers from bus to subway and subway to bus as well. Your length of stay and anticipated frequency of use will help you decide which card to buy. More information is available in the Metro card brochure, which can be found in subway stations and at tourist information kiosks.

The main cafeteria at the United Nations has a large variety of food at low prices (for New York standards). It is usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There are numerous delis within walking distance of the UN, on 2nd Avenue (Yitzak Rabin Way) between East 42nd Street & East 46th Street as well as on 3rd Avenue between East 42nd Street & East 46th Street. These delis offer a variety of food (sandwiches, salads, fruit etc.) to take-out at considerably low prices.

There are also a number of restaurants, breakfast places, pizzerias etc. with different price ranges in close proximity to the UN (on 2nd and 3rd Avenues). A decent and inexpensive Chinese restaurant is the Hsin Yu on the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 46th Street.

A subway ride away from the UN is the East Village (east of Third Ave, between East 14th Street and Houston Street), where you can find a variety of ethnic foods, reasonably priced. In Chinatown, south of Canal Street and east of Broadway there are many inexpensive Chinese restaurants.

Computer/internet access

FedEx Kinko’s has locations close to the UN (on the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 47th Street and on 46th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.) However, computer / Internet access at FedEx Kinko’s is expensive ($18/hour or 30 cents/min).

There are a number of Internet cafés in Manhattan which offer better prices, but none of them in close proximity to the United Nations.

Cyberfields @ the Village Copier
20 E 13th St, 2nd Floor
N/R/4/5/6 trains, 14th Street stop
Phone: (212) 647-8830
Hours: M-F 8:00AM – 12:00AM
Weekend 10:00AM-8:00PM
Rates: $2.50/15 minutes

Alt Coffee
137 Ave A (angle de la 9th Street)
train L, arrêt First Avenue
Tél: (212) 529 2233
Heures d’ouverture: lundi-vendredi: 07h30-12h00,
samedi-dimanche: 09h30-13h00
10$/heure

Cybercafe
250 W 49th Street (Bdw and 8th Ave)
Phone: (212) 333-4109
Rates: $6.40/half hour
705 8th Avenue (between 44th and 45th St.)
Phone: (212) 245-3907

Phones

Telephone calls from your hotel room can be VERY expensive. For that reason, we recommend that you use public (pay) telephones (which use coins, calling cards, or pre-paid telephone cards available at most newsstands).

In addition to those phones within the UN Headquarters, some located around the UN include:

United Methodist Office for the UN (777 UN Plaza) - C Level and 12th floor
First Ave. and 44th St.
First Ave. and 45th St.
Second Ave. and 45th St.

Photocopy and faxing facilities

Inside of the United Nations, in addition to the doCip technical secretariat, there is a NGO Resource Center for NGOs associated with DPI on the underground level right next to the Dag Hammarskjold Library. The Resource Center offers access to current UN documents and press releases, and there are few computers with printers, but you must bring your own paper. There is also a copy machine; however, you can only make a limited number of photocopies (usually no more than 10 copies). You can buy office materials (including paper) outside of the United Nations at Staples on 205 East 42nd Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), or at the Staples store on 730 3rd Avenue and East 45th Street. You can also send faxes and make photocopies. FedEx Kinko’s on the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 47th Street You can also make photocopies at the Kinko's on 46th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues or on 3rd Avenue and 47th street. They also have public computers and internet access, but Kinko’s is expensive (computer rental fees are $18/hour or 30 cents/min)

For large numbers of copies, Metro Copy and Duplicating offers better prices. They are located at 222 East 45th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)

• Kinko's - 305 E. 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
• Kinko's - E 46th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues
• Staples - 205 East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
• Staples - 730 3rd Avenue and 45th Street

Photo and video

• Photo Discount of New York - 827 Second Ave., between 44th and 45th Streets

US Post offices

• Grand Central - Lexington Ave., between 44th and 45th Streets 25
• DH Branch - Second Ave. at 47thStreet
• There are also two branches of the UN Post office located within the UN Headquarters, at the First Basement level.
  

Banks

They are usually only open until 3pm.

Other services

Supermarkets

• Associated, Second Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets
• Food Emporium, Second Avenue at 51st Street

Pharmacies

• Duane Reade: 44thSt. between Third and Lexington
• Duane Reade: 57th and Broadway (open 24 hours)
• Duane Reade: Third Ave. and 43rd St.
• Rite Aid: Second Ave. at 51st St.

Rest Rooms

• Every level of the Secretariat Building
• United Methodist Office for the UN (777 UN Plaza) - Floors 2, 8 and 12

Nearest hospitals

• New York University Medical Center
  550 First Ave at 31st St.
  tel: (212) 263 5550
  

• Bellevue Hospital Center
  462 First Ave. at 27th St.
  tel: (212) 562 4141

• New York Cornell
  525 E 68th
  tel 746-5454

• The UN has a medical clinic 5th floor Secretariat and DC1 UNDP building 11th floor.

IN NEW YORK

Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Two United Nations Plaza
Room DC2-1772
New York, N.Y. 10017
E-mail: IndigenousPermanentForum@un.org

Mrs. Elsa Stamatopoulou
Chief, Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Mrs. Sonia Smallacombe
Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Mrs. Mirian Masaquiza
Associate Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Mr. Broddi Sigurdarson
Associate Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Ms. Carol Pollack
Associate Social Affairs Officier
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Mr. Juan F. Nunez
Associate Social Affairs Officier
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Ms. Bonney Hartley
Consultant
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Mrs. Melissa Dempsey
Intern
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Ms. Luz Aragon
Programme Assistant
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Ms. Anna Satarova
Assistant
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

American Indian Law Alliance
611 Broadway, Suite 632
New York, NY 10012
Tel: +1 212 477 9100
E-mail: aila@ailanyc.org

American Friends' Service Committee
Tel: +1 215 241 7131
Fax: +1 215 241 7119

IN GENEVA

United Nations Office
General : +41 22 917 12 34

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)
www.ohchr.org/english/issues/indigenous/index.htm

Mr Julian Burger
Responsible of the Indigenous and Minority Unit
Tel. +41 22 928 92 72
Fax +41 22 928 90 10
E-mail: jburger(at)ohchr(dot)org

Mrs Samia Slimane
New Expert Body, Technical cooperation projects and training
Tel. : +41 22 928 93 79
Fax : +41 22 928 90 10
E-mail : sslimane@ohchr.org

Mrs Sara Nuero
Expert mechanism on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Tél. +41 22 928 96 40
Fax +41 22 928 90 10
E-mail: snuero@ohchr.org

Mr José Parra
Expert mechanism on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
E-mail: jparra@ohchr.org

Mrs Estelle Salavin
Responsible for the fellowship programme
Tel. +41 22 928 97 19
Fax +41 22 928 90 10
E-mail: esalavin@ohchr.org

Special Rapporteur
Mr James Anaya
E-mail: anaya@law.arizona.edu

Voluntary Fund
General inquiries : +41 22 928 97 37/91 64

Mrs Elsy Monsalve
Tel.: +41 22 928 91 64
Fax: +41 22 928 90 66
E-mail: emonsalve@ohchr.org

Mrs Mélanie Clerc
Tel. +41 22 928 97 37
Fax +41 22 9128 90 10
E-mail: mclerc@ohchr.org

World Council of Churches (WCC)
General +41 22 791 61 11
Fax +41 22 791 03 61

Mrs. Mireille Gheryani
Tel. +41 22 791 60 28
Fax: +41 22 791 64 07
E-mail: mig@wcc-coe.org

Mr Eugenio Poma
E-mail: eugeniopoma2004@yahoo.com

International Labour Organisation (ILO)
General : +41 (22) 799 61 11

Projet pour promouvoir la politique de l'OIT auprès des Peuples Autochtones et Tribaux (PRO 169)
E-mail : PRO169@ilo.org

Mrs Francesca Thornberry
Project Coordinator, Project to Promote the Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
Tel. +41 22 799 79 21
Fax +41 22 799 63 44
E-mail: thornberry@ilo.org

Mrs Birgitte Feiring
Chief Technical Advisor, Project to Promote the Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
Tel. +41 22 799 79 21
Fax +41 22 799 63 44
E-mail: feiring@ilo.org

World Health Organisation (WHO)
General +41 22 791 21 11

Mrs Helena Nygren Krug
Health and Human Rights Advisor
Tel. +41 22 791 25 23
Fax +41 22 791 47 26
Email: nygrenkrugh@who.int

Mrs Annette Peters
Mrs Nygren Krug's Secretary
Tel. +41 22 791 28 82
Fax +41 22 791 47 26
Email: petersa@who.int

United Nation Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
General +41 22 917 12 34

Trisha Riedy
Tel. +41 22 917 85 77
E-mail: trisha.riedy@unitar.org

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
General +41 22 338 91 11

For traditional cultural expression and folklore issues:
Mr Wend Wendland
Head
Tel. +41 22 338 99 24
Fax +41 22 338 81 20
E-mail: wend.wendland@wipo.int

For genetic resources and biodiversity issues:
Mr Shakeel Bhatti
Tel. +41 22 338 98 46
Fax +41 22 328 81 20
Email: shakeel.bhatti@wipo.int