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With a stay at The Local - Hostel in Long Island City (Queens), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Central Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Madison Square Garden.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
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
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
Trump Tower - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Bryant Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
5th Avenue - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base) - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 25 km / 15.5 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.
Light pastries and coffee available for purchase in the cafe.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed
Service animals only.
No parking available.
Free high speed WiFi throughout the property.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Gloves are available to guests
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures