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The Local - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and three paintings on the wall.
A modern kitchen with black appliances, white brick walls, and pendant lighting.
A modern cafe with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and large windows. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a small building, and a city skyline in the background.
A bar area with stools, a counter with bar tools, and a brick wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $235
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Place, Gantry Plaza State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensbridge Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, MoMA PS1
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

Bed in a 4 Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a white chair, and artwork on the wall.

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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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A row of bunk beds in a room with wooden flooring and a gray wall.

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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About this property

The Local - Hostel

Hostel in Queens
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.

The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hostel offers access to a 24-hour business center and coworking spaces.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Long Island City hostel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine.

The Local - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Service fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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. 518 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, helpful staff and really comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and accommodating, will make my first choice if in the city again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it a lot. Never done a hostel I have heard that while it was a little pricey it’s one of the better ones in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place I’m definitely going back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m a return visitor and The Local is my favorite spot now. Super clean and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay for a few days or a week like I did. The work area is large and was perfect for working. The room was very clean and the en-suite separated toilet/shower is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff was helpful and friendly, “CC” Ciara was super nice and professional to say she hasn’t been there a full year. But it’s our personalities that makes the job at the end of the day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAED ROOM AND SLEEP AT 9 PM
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very kind and welcoming. The building was well-maintained and clean. Other than hot water not coming out from the shower during my first day, I would say I thoroughly enjoyed my experience (they quickly resolved the issue though). Staying at the hostel is also a great way to meet new people since you share a room with others. The hostel puts on a lot of events as well. For example, when I was there, the Knicks were playing in the finals, so they played the game in the lobby. It was a very lively environment since people from outside the hostel also came to watch the game. Overall, I would highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I'm in NYC! The only thing I don't love are the showers! Not the best water pressure and the shower head is my than 6 feet high! Also, no full length mirror. Otherwise they are on point!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
ALL ANY TIME
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE this location and its cool vibe. Lots of great food options nearby. Parking is great too on several adjoining streets. (Ignore the other review which was posted by a hacker).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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