The Local - Hostel

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Dates

October 2025

30

November 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Bed in a 4 Bed Male Dormitory with Private Bathroom

Very good

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds

Bed in a 4 Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom

Excellent

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds

Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom

Excellent

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds

Private Queen Room with Ensuite Bathroom (1 bed)

Very good

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Very good

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bed in a 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom

Good

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

About this property

The Local - Hostel

Hostel in Long Island City with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center. 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 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.

Our customers tell us 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 center, 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 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.

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 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.

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-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

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).