New York City Morningside Heights

Particularly if their Uptown address suits your needs better than NYU’s Greenwich Village location, Columbia dorms make an excellent summer choice.

Columbia University, 517 West 121st St. (☎212-678-3235; fax 678-3222) S 1 to 116th St. Whittier Hall sets aside 12 clean rooms, equipped with full beds, year-round. 24hr. security. Single rooms with private bathroom and twin bed available during summer months. Private bathroom, cable TV, heat and A/C. Four-person max. Reserve in Mar. for May-Aug., in July for Sept.-Dec. Find summer housing at www.tc.edu/housing. Single from $75 per night. 2-4 person rooms $100-135 per night. Credit card deposit required. AmEx/MC/D/V.

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