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The Local - Hostel

The Local - Hostel

Long Island City New York
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the urban pulse at The Local - Hostel, your gateway to the city's most vibrant experiences, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal. This hostel is 8 minutes drive to Central Park and 9 minutes drive to 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.

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Property Details

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.

  • Distance from property (meters) - 6
  • Games
  • Books
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Free parking nearby
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Street parking
  • Lockers available
  • Coworking spaces
  • Shared microwave
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Art gallery on site
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Distance from property (ft) - 20
  • Luggage storage
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Business center
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Water dispenser
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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

  • 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

Other details

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

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
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center - 4.1 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
Central Park Zoo - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Bryant Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 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

  • 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).

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Location

13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101, United States
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Free WiFi
Street parking
Number of bars/lounges - 1