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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
Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Place, Gantry Plaza State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Court House Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensbridge Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
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About this property

The Local - Hostel

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Service fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

The Local - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Local - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 962 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
ALL ANY TIME
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darryl Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun and inviting place, staff were very friendly and helpful. Met some great friends as well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephen, Astoria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephen, Astoria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was discriminated against and kicked out without a refund. I will be reporting this to the BBB.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephen, Astoria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discrimination against me kicked out boo hiss
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe is always great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madison (Maige)

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Спасибо, за удобство размещения, чистоту и комфорт. хорошая кухня. только при заселении были на постели темные волосы. остальное вполне все хорошо!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Amit

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and Toilet can be much much better. Staff is nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeeyoung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay - best value & convenience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ALL EMPTY MY ROOM
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, helpful people
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catarino, Coral Gables

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay. Super convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025