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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
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Front of property

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

Room options

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Private Queen Room with Ensuite Bathroom (1 bed) - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private Queen Room with Ensuite Bathroom (1 bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 Bed Male Dormitory with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

  • United Nations Headquarters - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Broadway - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Times Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

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

  • ‪Focal Point Beer Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greats Of Craft - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea - ‬3 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Local - Hostel to the airport?

The Local - Hostel is 7.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Local - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Local - Hostel.

Does The Local - Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Local - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Local - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Resorts World Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Local - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Local - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Local - Hostel have a pool?

The Local - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Local - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Local - Hostel to downtown Long Island City?

The Local - Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Long Island City.

Reviews

The Local - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 897 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Masood

Disliked: Cleanliness
The entire facility has stingy smell the moment one walks in. The smell in the rooms are NEXT level. I was offered 2 rooms but no difference I refused to stay but charged for full night. Terrible hotel/ hostel experience in my travelling history. The NY City should pay attention to the facility as it can be a source of epidemic in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

high-end, high-quality hostel

It was really a high-end, high-quality hostel. Bravo and great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

aminatta

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good host
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, and clean rooms. Not many fast food restaurants in the area. Not walking distance from any of the popular places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isadora Eldwist

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem! The staff is so friendly and helpful and the environment is clean and welcoming. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Md

Disliked: Staff & service
The hostel is sketchy. They are not transparent about their reservation. After I reserved ,they emailed that they do not host nyc residents. Immediately I communicated with them to refund my money then. They did the money grab scam of my money. I did not get refunded my money. They did not have any warning about nyc residents but an nyc resident like me reserved their place & after reservation they grabbed my money;not refunding it. #ScamAlert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

CLEANED

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Espana

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Prajyot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dayana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing was the view from the hotel and the staff. This was my first time staying at a Hostel. I will not be doing it again . The bunk beds were so squeaky and rooms so small. The place around was below average . According to my roomies they said it was better than most hostels they have been in. My money is better spent on getting a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samson, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Apollo

It was good dorm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can not rant and rave enough about this property. I can not wait to stay here again! The vibes were immaculate, very chill and open. Front desk was there to help with any questions I’ve had. I love the in-house bar and coffee bar. They always have events. I stayed two nights in the all womens dorm. When I stayed it was poetry night Friday then R&B night Saturday. Love the lounge and computer areas. Despite the events, the rooms are very quiet. I heard nothing! And I got to meet some cool people. There are some eateries within walking distance like pizza, Mexican, another bar and another coffee shop. I was very satisfied with my stay and will definitely be back! I love this hostel <3
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great stay at wonderful rate that is in a very convenient location. Everyone on staff is friendly, a lot of great amenities on location. I would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the nearest metro stop, felt safe in my room, staff was super accommodating and sweet. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025