Accommodation:

HI New York City Hostel (7/10): Located in West Harlem, a block or two away from Central Park. The Hostel is massive and quite maze like, so don't get lost! The rooms and showers give a college vibe.

Must See Places: 

New York is known for so many things: Pizza, Cookies, monuments and skyscrapers. Where better to start than the food, I love the New York style pizza at Scarr's Pizza! Levain Bakery – NoHo, NYC makes some of the best cookies I have ever tried.

It wouldn't be a trip to New York if you didn't visit the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park and Grand Central Station! Finally, there is Times Square. A place so overwhelmed with people its near impossible to move. You won't find a lot of locals there either, mostly tourists. However, at night it is a sight to behold. Just be sure to watch for pit pockets!