Swiss 1291 Hostel

1291 Bed & Breakfast, your home away from home.

A young, highly professional and motivated team greets you at 1291 Bed & Breakfast.

We are located on 55th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, right in the heart of Manhattan. Times Square and Central Park are in walking distance as well as many great restaurants, bars and shopping possibilities.


Room Descriptions:

6 Bed Dorm: room with 3 bunk beds (6 single beds) with shared bathroom ensuite.

Shared Double: room with 1 bunk bed (2 single beds), shared bathroom is in the hallway.

Private Double: room with a queen size bed, radio, sink and a closet with shared bathroom on the floor.

Private Suite for 4: room with a queen size bed, a double pull-out couch, TV, radio, private bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. (Breakfast is not included)


Our suites, studios and duplex apartments are located a short distance away from the main building, on 55th Street between 8th Avenue and Broadway.

Air Conditioning is available during the summer months. (June 15th to Oct 20th).

We offer a 24 hour self service breakfast, which includes: cereals, toast, peanut butter, jelly, coffee and tee. (Nor for apartments).

We provide for all our guests: Lounge with a big screen TV, relaxing backyard, kitchen facility equipped with refrigerator, microwave and utensils to cook. Guests may use our laundry facility (in the evening).

There is easy access to public transportation. The bus- and subway station are just 5 minutes away. There are also many supermarkets, restaurants, bars in this area as well as the famous Modern Art Museum (MOMA).

Our prices include all taxes and charges and bed linen and towels.
There is a $20 key deposit for each key taken out and returned by check out.

Payment can only be made either in cash or in traveler’s checks.
5% surcharge for Credit Card payments added.

In case of a no show or a cancellation less than 24h in advance, a total of one night will be charged.


Office Info:

1291 Bed and Breakfast
55th Street 337 West (between 8th and 9th Avenue)
10019 New York, NY


Daily office hours are from 8am to 12midnight.

Check-ins after 12 midnight must pay a late fee.
12am to 1am US $ 20
After 1am US$ 40
(per booking)

Directions

From JFK:
Take the 'A' train to Columbus Circle (59th Street) - take the Exit 57th Street - walk downtown to our office on 55th Street
OR
Take the bus to Penn Station (34th Street and 8th Avenue) - take 'A' train to to Columbus Circle (59th Street) - take the Exit 57th Street - walk downtown to our office on 55th Street
OR
Take cab, US $45 flat rate

From Newark:
Take AIRtrain to Penn Station (34th Street and 8th Avenue) - take 'A' train to to Columbus Circle (59th Street) - take the Exit 57th Street - walk downtown to our office on 55th Street
OR
Take bus to Port Authority Bus Station (42nd Street and 8th Avenue) - walk or take cab to the office on 55th Street
OR
Cab approximately US $60

From La Guardia:
Take the bus M60 to 125th Street (Manhattan!) - take #1 or #9 train to Columbus Circle (59th Street) - take the Exit 57th Street - walk downtown to our office on 55th Street
OR
Cab apprx. US$ 35+ toll + tip

From Penn Station:
Subway - take uptown bound 1 train. Get off at 59th Street Columbus Circle. Walk down 8th Avenue to 55th Street.
OR
Take a cab

From Grand Central Station:
Subway - walk to 42nd Sstreet, Bryant Park station. Take the uptown bound D train. Get off at 59th Street, Columbus Circle. Walk down 8th Avenue to 55th St.
OR
Take a cab

From Porth Authority:
Subway - take the iuptown bound A train at 42nd Street. Get off at 59th Streed Columbus Circle. Walk down 8th Avenue to 55th Street.
OR
Take a cab

Parking
24 hours for US$ 22 on 55th Street between 8th and Broadway (one block away from our office).

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included