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The Local - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

The Local - Hostel

Hostel in Long Island City with rooftop terrace and 24-hour business centre
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Local - Hostel offers 137 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature down duvets. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Local - Hostel. During your stay, you'll be close to Grand Central Terminal. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include locker space, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at The Local - Hostel.

This Long Island City hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Shared accommodation

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at The Local - Hostel.
  • 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
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