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The Local - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Bar
Parking
Spa
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About this property

The Local - Hostel

In Long Island City (Queens)


With a stay at The Local - Hostel in Long Island City (Queens), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal. This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Central Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Empire State Building.


Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.


Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.


Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Chrysler Building - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
United Nations Headquarters - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Empire State Building - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Grand Central Terminal - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Madison Avenue - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Herald Square - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Macy's - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Central Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Madison Square Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
New York Public Library - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Gramercy Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Bryant Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
5th Avenue - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Flatiron Building - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 26 km / 16.1 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 115.3 km / 71.7 mi



Languages

Arabic, Portuguese, Greek, English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Bar
Parking
Spa
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking nearby

  • Street parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

  • A bar/lounges

  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

  • Grab bar near toilet

  • Grab bar in shower

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Housekeeping - once per stay

  • Limited housekeeping

  • Laundry detergent

Business services

  • Business center

  • 24-hour business center

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Coworking spaces

Languages spoken

  • Arabic

  • Portuguese

  • Greek

  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Free parking nearby

  • Street parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

  • Shared/communal kitchen access

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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