Please call the following hotels for a room reservation in New York.
All prices are indicated regarding availability and should be with rooms available in May, but it is better to ask confirmation directly from the hostel while you are booking. Charges and taxes are usually not included in the prices, unless it is mentioned.
Please note: Sometimes a credit card is needed for reservation. If this is the case you will find a “CC” at the description. If you want to stay in a hostel and don’t have a credit card (www.youthhostel.ch) you can make a deposit at a hostel from “Hostelling International” (4500 Hostels worldwide; www.hihostels.com) in your country to confirm the reservation. Another way to make a reservation at a hotel if you don’t have a credit card is by paying a part of the whole amount in advance.
The following link gives you accesss to various hotels and prices: www.hostelworld.com/search
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN , 14th to 59th Street (closest to the UN)
All neighbourhoods in this category are safe and nice
LOW PRICE RANGE
The Webster
A Manhattan residence for women who work, for university students and for university students who work.
Tel: (212) 967-9000 or (800) 242-7909
Fax: (212) 268-8569
Website: www.websterapartments.org/index.htm
Street Address: Webster Apartments, 419 West 34th Street, a wide well-lighted street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues
Rooms and Rates: For interns and students who work: $272/week; for women coming to New York to work: $302/week or $85/night, breakfast included (minimum 3 days).
American Dream Hostel CC
Phone: 212) 260 9779
Fax: (212) 260 9944
Website and email: www.americandreamhostel.com, americandream24@aol.com
Street 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: 2, 3 or 4-bed dormitory room $55.50 /night/person weekdays and $59.50 week-ends; private room (1 person) $75.50 weekdays and $79.50 week-ends.
Prices include free breakfast in the morning, linen and towels.
Security: free luggage storage.
Amenities: kitchen with a refrigerator and space for storing food, TV and AC in private rooms. Free Wi-fi.
If you cancel, the cost of 1 night will be charged.
Big Apple Hostel CC
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: From March 21 and June 30: dormitory for 4 people $37.58 per person (+ 14,75% taxes, + 3.50$ of occupation tax)
Private or double rooms with cable TV, shared bath - $114.60 (+14.75% taxes, + 3.50$ of occupation tax). No group rates.
Security: Safety deposit boxes
Amenities: Common Room & Patio. Laundry. Internet access (2$/20min and free Wi-fi) . Fully equipped kitchen and barbecue in patio.
Reservations: For reservation over 12 people, please contact the hotel by far or e-mail for avaiabilities.
Chelsea Center Hostel
Two different hostels: one Eastside and the other one Westside (closer to the UN) but the website doesn't give many informations about it yet.
Website & email: www.chelseacenterhostel.com , reservation@chelseacenterhostel.com
Eastside: 83 Essex Street, New York
Westside 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. In the Eastside hotel, possibilityd to have a private room from 2 to 5 people $100/night
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 CC
Maximum stay: 14days.
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: Breakfast included. Small room (2 people) bathroom in the hall $39 (from May 26th $42), with private bathroom $43 (from May 26th $46). Big room (2 people) bathroom in hall $41/person (from May 26th $44). With private bathroom $45 (from May 26th $48).
Private rooms, double bed or twin bunk beds (max 2 people per room), bathroom in hall. - $110 per night (taxes included, from May 26th $140). With private bathroom $130 (from May 26th $140).
Group rates available for over 20 people.
Security: 3$ to 5$ lockers (different sizes) for 24h.
Amenities: Free Wi-fi. Kitchen areas. Lounge Area. Backyard with picnic table for eating. Laundry room. Need to bring own towels.
Passport and $10 cash are needed to check in.
Gershwin Hotel CC
Phone: (212) 545 8000
Fax: (212) 684 5546
Website& Email: www.gershwinhotel.com, askus@gershwinhotel.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: double bed suitable for one-two guests $109-$185; standard rooms $179-$275; superior rooms $119-$355; family and friends $329-445 and suites $299-$405.
Security: 24 hours security, safe deposit box is available to rent at $5.00 for the stay.
Amenities: Internet access, wireless telephone, voice mail, color TV, AC, private baths, hair drier, iron & iron board, Drycleaning; baby-sitting and laundry
Swiss 1291 Hostel
Phone: (212) 397-9686
Fax: (212) 397-1494
Website & E-mail: www.1291.com; 1291@1291.com
Street Address: 337 West 55th (Between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Transportation: Take C or E train on 50th Str and 8th Ave (downtown) direction Times Square. Then #7 train direction Grand Central. Walk to the UN (45th Str & 1st Ave.).
Rooms & Rates: double-room (bunk beds) 70$, private room 150$, exclusive private room 160$, studio 220$, suite 290$, duplex de luxe 320$.
(+ 15.38% taxes for shared rooms. This may change depending on the number of people in the room).
Amenities: Internet access and wi-fi, cable TV, phone cards, bicycles to rent, lounge, kitchen and laudry.
Sécurité: free luggage storage.
MID-PRICE RANGE
Chelsea Star Hotel CC
Phone: Toll free: (877) 827-NYNY [827-6969] voice: (212) 244- STAR [244-7827]
Fax: (212) 279-9018
Website & email: www.starhotelny.com/location.php, reservations@starhotelny.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 Ave.
Rooms & Rates: double room with bathroom in the hall $119/night. Room de luxe with private bathroom $279. Additional prices : City and State tax - 14.25%, 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.
Vanderbilt YMCA CC
Phone: (212) 912-2500; for reservations call 917-441-8800.
Fax: (212) 752-0210
Website & 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) - $115; Bunk bed (2 people max) - $130., bathroom in hall. Prices may change depending on the period. Reservation only by website : www.ymcanyc.org/reservations
Security: Lockers free
Amenities: Washer/Dryer $1.25. Swimming pool & fitness included. Free Internet access 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.
UPTOWN MANHATTAN 59th Street and up AND WESTSIDE
not that far from the UN via public transports
LOW PRICE RANGE
Candy Hostel CC
Phone: (212) 866.1420
Fax: (212) 866.4265
Website & Email: saleshostel@nyc.com, reservations@nychostels.com
Street Address: 315 West 94th 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: Simple private room $44; double private room $54, bunkbed room (max. 2 people) $74. Ensuite double room (1 double bed with private bathroom, max. 2 people) $80. Dormitories for 4 people $16.
Security: luggage storage
Amenities: Arcade/game room; internet and wireless; ATM/Banking; Common Sitting Room, Nightclub; Garden; BBQ; complimentary parking, bike rental.
Central Park Hostel CC
Phone: (212) 678-0491
Fax: (212) 678-0453
Street Address: 19 West 103rd St. at Manhattan Avenue (near Central park)
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: From May 1rst, there will be only studios.
Studio Apartments (2-4 people, 2 double beds, private bath, kitchenette, color TV, taxes included): - $169. Studio for 2 people (1 double bed) $149.
Weekly group rates available. Speak to manager. Group bookings require pre-payment.
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: One Spanish speaker in the staff.
Central Park Studios at Lexington Ave CC
No Phone or Fax numbers provided.
Website: www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.html
Street Address: 150 East 105th Street
Website& Email: www.hostels.com
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: two beds room with shared bathroom $35; 4-bed coed dorm $25; private room with one double bed (sleeps two people) $56 per person, per night.
Security: Luggage Storage
Amenities: Internet Access; Web Access in Lobby; Web Access in Room; Fax Service; Cable TV; Linen Included; Key Card Access; Iron/Ironing Board; Towels Hire
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: $50 per night. Single room (1person) $30/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 - $25 per person + $10 key deposit. 2 Female/3Mixed Dorm Rooms.
Security: luggage kept in office/no lockers. Passports can be kept in safe in office.
Amenities: Internet access (no Wi-Fi): 10 minutes/$1.00, Kitchen area/lounge
Other: ONLY people aged 18 – 30 allowed to stay in this hostel; must call to confirm reservations 2 days prior to arrival.
Jazz on Amsterdam Ave Hostels
Phone: (212) 646.490
Web site & Email: www.jazzhostels.com; info@jazzhostels.com
Street Address: Jazz on Amsterdam Ave Hostel 201 West 87th 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: Rooms for 2 people, with or without bath : from $44 to $55. Rates have additional sales and hotel tax 14.75% and day tax $3.50.
Amenities: Free linens, towels, 24-hour Internet kiosk, Luggage lockers, Heat & Air conditioning
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: 624 Beds available, most in dorm rooms of 4-12 people per room with prices varying from $29 to $49 per night.
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-March. 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/hostels/new-york/royal-park-hotel-&-hostel/20930
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: With shared bathroom : private single room $89, private double room (2 beds for two people) $54. Private double room (double bed for 2 people) $54. Two double beds room (2 people) $ 65. Private room for 4 people with two double beds $42. Beds linen and towels provided. Taxes not included.
Security: 24 Hour Reception
Amenities: Internet Access; Web Access in Lobby; Ceiling Fan; Elevator
Uptown Hostel
Phone: (212) 666-0559
Fax: (212) 663-5000
Website & Email: www.uptownhostel.com; info@uptownhostel.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 $25 per night; Double Room $75 per nigh; Single $65 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 (almost full) CC
Phone: (212) 222-5602
Fax: (212) 222-8935
Web site & Email: www.wanderersinn.com; info@wandersinn.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: 8-Bed Male/Female Dorm together $29; 12-Bed Female/male/mixed Dorm together $26 per person per night. No curfew. No chores. Continental breakfast, linen & towels Included
Security: lockers provided but bring your own padlock (Medium thick size), luggage storage
Amenities: pizza party, kitchen area, Guest Kitchen, business centre with internet 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
MID-PRICE RANGE
West Side YMCA (full) CC
Phone: (212) 875-4100
Fax: (212) 875-4291
Email: Site Internet & e-mail: www.ymcanyc.org/west-side/west-side-home/ ; gvillaverde@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 $112;
Double Room (private bathroom) - $169 per night.
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
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.
Olympia Trails Compagny
This service is between Newark Airport and New York City. Buses depart every 15 minutes from Newark to New York. Arrivals and departure :
In Newark Airport :
Terminal A (located on the arrivals level, lanes 1-4)
Terminal B (located outside the arrivals level, lane 2)
Terminal C (located outside the arrivals level at the bus stop 5 and 6)
For more information, please call + 1 877-894-9155 or 908-354-3330, or email olympia@coachusa.com. Website address: www.coachusa.com
Super Shuttle (blue and yellow van) is also available from all three airports to New York City. For more information, please call: 1+(212) 258-3826 or contact by e-mail: reservations@supershuttle.net. Website: www.supershuttle.com
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: : www.mta.info/nyct/
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 between $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.
With Olympia Trails : Travel time to the airport is approximately 45 minutes. One-way fare is $15. Depart every 15 minutes from :
- Grand Central Station (41th St between Park and Lexington Avenue)
- Bryant Park (42th Street and 5th Avenue)
- Port Authority Bus Terminal (41th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).
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+(718560-3915 for a specific schedule, or visit their website at : www.nyairportservice.com
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 $2.25 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, can be charged form $4 to $80. One travel costs $2.25 and is available for 2 hours) and "all-you-can-ride" (fares are currently: 7 day $29; 30 day $104). All of these are for unlimited use during the period selected. In addition to transfers from bus to bus, Metro cards allow transfers from bus to subway and subway to bus as well. Your length of stay and anticipated frequency of use will help you decide which card to buy. More information is available in the Metro card brochure, which can be found in subway stations and at tourist information kiosks.
The main cafeteria at the United Nations has a large variety of food at low prices (for New York standards). It is usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
There are numerous delis within walking distance of the UN, on 2nd Avenue (Yitzak Rabin Way) between East 42nd Street & East 46th Street as well as on 3rd Avenue between East 42nd Street & East 46th Street. These delis offer a variety of food (sandwiches, salads, fruit etc.) to take-out at considerably low prices.
A subway ride away from the UN is the East Village (east of Third Ave, between East 14th Street and Houston Street), where you can find a variety of ethnic foods, reasonably priced. In Chinatown, south of Canal Street and east of Broadway there are many inexpensive Chinese restaurants.
Take away
99 Cent Fresh Pizza (151 E 43rd St, between 3rd & Lexington Ave)
Cheap pizza slices to take away (99cents) plus 2.75$ menu (2 pizza slices and a soda). Salty pies as well. No place to seat inside, only take-away.
' Wichcraft (555 5th Ave, corner of the 46th St)
Fresh Sandwiches. Lots of different home made combinations of sandwiches, paninis, soups, pies, salads... between 7 and 10$.
696 Gourmet Deli (3rd Ave, between 43rd & 44th St)
Salads to compose, sandwiches, paninis, soups, bagels, omelettes,... from $6.
Elite Food Bar (325 E 48th St, between 1st & 2nd Ave)
Delis, sandwiches (5-11$), paninis (8$), salads (7-12$), wraps (7-8$).
Restaurants:
Darbar (152 E 46th St, between 3rd & Lexington Ave)
Take away meals (between 8 and 10$), and many different indian meals (+ vegan meals) to eat on the restaurant (between 10 and 20$, lots of them are 15$). Quick service and nice team.
Benvenuto Grille (150 E 44th St, between Lexington & 3rd Ave)
Soups (7-10$), salads (8-12$), omelettes (6-12$), sandwiches (9-12$), hamburgers (6-10$), pasta (9-15$), pizzas (8-10$),...
Cosi (685 3rd Ave, between 43rd & 44th)
Pizzas (7-10$), soups, salads, sandwiches (7-10$),... Dietetics meals, with traditional bread recipes.
Udon West (150 E 46th St, between Lexington & 3rd Ave)
Japanes meals (13$), noodles (8-15$).
KushiQ (723 3rd Ave, between 45th & 46th St)
Japanese meals, soups. Quick service, prices between 7 and 12$.
1. 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.
Lots of hostels do have an access to internet or Wi-fi, with usually low prices.
Cyberfields @ the Village Copier
20 E 13th St, 2nd Floor
N/R/4/5/6 trains, 14th Street stop
Phone: (212) 924-3456
Email : digital13@villagecopier.com
Hours: M-F 8:00AM – 12:00AM
Weekend 10:00AM-8:00PM
Rates: $2.50/15 minutes
Cybercafe
250 W 49th Street (Broadway and 8th Ave)
Phone: (212) 333-4109
Fax : 212.333.4138
Rates: $6.40/half hour, then 3.20 for 15min.
Possible to use fax, scanners, printers.
705 8th Avenue (between 44th and 45th St.)
Phone: (212) 245-3907
2. 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.
3. 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, Phone : 212-697-1591), or at the Staples store on 730 3rd Avenue and East 45th Street. You can also send faxes and make photocopies.
You can also make photocopies at FedEx Office :
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center : 1122 Lexington Ave , Tel : (212) 628-5500
FedEx Office Ship Center : 6 W 48th St , Tel : (212) 869-1619
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center : 747 3rd Ave , Tel : (212) 753-7778
Fax: (212) 753-7779
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center : 230 Park Ave
4. US Post offices
• Grand Central - Lexington Ave., between 44th and 45th Streets 25
• DH Branch - Second Ave. at 47th Street
• There are also two branches of the UN Post office located within the UN Headquarters, at the First Basement level.
5. Banks
They are usually only open until 3pm.
6. Supermarkets
Associated, Second Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets
Food Emporium, Second Avenue at 51st Street
7. Pharmacies
• Duane Reade: 44th St. 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.
8. 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 (212) 746-5454
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
Special Rapporteur
Mr. James Anaya
E-mail : indigenous@ohchr.org
Assistant of the Special Rapporteur – Special Procedures Unity
Mrs. Lydie Ventre
E-mail: lventre@ohchr.org
Ms. Chandra Roy-Henriksen
Chief, Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Ms. Sonia Smallacombe
Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Ms. Mirian Masaquiza
Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Mr. Broddi Sigurdarson
Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Ms. Dorte L. Madsen
Associate Expert
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Mr. Arturo Requesens
Associate Social Affairs Officer
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Ms. Nilla Bernardi
Associate Social Affairs Officer
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
Administrative Assistant
Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Mr. Josh Del Duca
Team 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
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
Special Rapporteur
Mr James Anaya
E-mail: indigenous@ohchr.org
Assistant of the Special Rapporteur – Special Procedures Unit
Mrs. Lydie Ventre
E-mail: lventre@ohchr.org
Mr. Antti Korkeakivi
Responsible of the Indigenous Peoples and Minority Unit
Mrs Claire Charters
Expert mechanism on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
E-mail: expertmechanism@ohchr.org
Mrs Samia Slimane
New Expert Body, Technical cooperation projects and training
Africa
Mrs Estelle Salavin
Responsible for the fellowship programme
E-mail: fellowship@ohchr.org
Voluntary Fund
General inquiries : +41 22 928 97 37/91 64
Mrs Elsy Monsalve
Mrs Mélanie Clerc
World Council of Churches (WCC
General +41 22 791 61 11
Fax +41 22 791 03 61
Ms Maria Chavez Quispe
Consultant for Indigenous Peoples Program
Tél. : +41 22 791 63 41
E-mail : mcq@wcc-coe.org
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
General : +41 (22) 799 61 11
Programme to Promote ILO Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (PRO 169)
E-mail : PRO169@ilo.org
Mr Albert Barume
Senior Specialist on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples’ Issues
Tel. +41 22 799 68 59
Fax +41 22 799 63 44
E-mail: barume@ilo.org
Mrs Stefania Errico
Technical Officer
Tel. +41 22 799 69 51
Fax +41 22 799 63 44
E-mail: errico@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
