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The Local - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Empire State Building in Long Island City

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Long Island City

Queens stay.Your stay at this Queens hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Empire State Building and Grand Central Terminal. Central Park and Bryant Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Broadway - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Times Square - 12 min drive - 5.0 km

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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greats Of Craft - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Focal Point Beer Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Local - Hostel

Hostel near Empire State Building in Long Island City
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center 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.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

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