The Local Hostel

13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property In Long Island City (Queens)
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04/19/2024 - 04/20/2024
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Property Description

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • 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
  • Year Built - 2014
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 137
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • 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

Breakfast Information

Light pastries and coffee available for purchase in the cafe.

Pet Friendly?

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.

Parking Info

No parking available.

Internet / WiFI

Free high speed WiFi throughout the property.

Misc Fees / Policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

  • 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).

Cleaning Policies

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

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