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The Local - Hostel

2.0 star property
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Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster
View from property
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Empire State Building
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
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  • Sleeps 1
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Private Queen Room with Ensuite Bathroom (1 bed)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1005)
The price is NZ$302
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Long Island City

With a stay at The Local - Hostel in Long Island City (Queens), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. .This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Central Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bryant Park.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Empire State Building - 5 min drive
  • Broadway - 6 min drive
  • Rockefeller Center - 6 min drive
  • Times Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • 23 St. - Ely Av. Station - 3 min walk
  • Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station - 14 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Court Square Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Spot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lately Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Inkan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Local - Hostel

Long Island City hostel in Queens with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center
The Local - Hostel offers 137 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Art gallery
  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 80 mi (128.75 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Local Hostel Long Island City
Local Hostel
Local Long Island City
The Local
The Local Hostel Long City
The Local - Hostel Long Island City
The Local - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Local - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 838 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hostel with some neat facilities, great for budget-conscious travelers. Decently sized kitchen with two fridges, *lots* of appliances, and very large common room/lounge area nearby. Very easy to get to Manhattan on the subway. The rooftop is the spectacular cherry on top. Curtains closing up the bunks would make for a cozier sleeping experience, and it won't wake roommates up when you turn on the lights or use your phone flashlight. Bunks were a bit rickety, and one morning (only once) the hot water in my shower was out.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find!
This place is cool and clean. Traveling solo but would be ideal for a group of friends, too. The staff were welcoming and chill. Got a coffee at the bar this morning and sipped it on the rooftop, gorgeous view! Arrived late to check in (midnight) but this was fine - I was welcomed in, no problem. Bed was comfortable (upper bunk), shower was strong and hot. There was a show happening sometime in the night - loud music from a nearby place- but to be expected on a weekend in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lual

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joana Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunghyun

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: Very clean and a great set up. Safe. Staff is excellent. Con: With on site bar, loud noise long into night. Rooms are hot, although the AC was not turned on because of others in the rooms preference.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. The view from the roof is incredible. Laundry on site is $4 for a small load of clothes to wash and dry.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Furkan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best budget stay in NYC!
It was a super comfortable stay for a short stopover in New York City. Super close to a lot of the best attractions and restaurants at an excellent price! I’ll definitely go back we
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would have never booked this had I known there would be a rooftop concert on the roof of the hostel building late into the night. I’m in my 60s and couldn’t sleep at all, and had a long road trip the next morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, and vibe
Location is wonderful and the view from the roof is amazing. After looking at what I spent per night, I am unsure if I think its "affordable" for just one bed, but perhaps thats just part of Brooklyn accommodation. I loved the common spaces, cafe and beer bar, and access to laundry was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is good for young travelers who can share a variety of activities. Requesting towels takes time to be provided as it depends on availability. Fridges are small showing traveler’s food packed in disorganized view. I could not put any food in due to lack of space. In general, it was a calm stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo female traveler
For the price it was very good, and if you get roomies they’re usually quiet and keep to themselves
View from top of stairs
Rooftop area
View from rooftop
View from rooftop
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rowin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Won’t visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024