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Consider a stay at The Local - Hostel and take advantage of concerts and live shows, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located in Queens, a neighborhood in Long Island City, The Local - Hostel is near a metro station. 5th Avenue and Times Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Bryant Park. Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History are not to be missed. Visit our Long Island City travel guide
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13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101

What's nearby

  • A sunset view of a city skyline with kayakers on a river.
    Gantry Plaza State Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A riverside walkway with a bridge in the background.
    Queensbridge Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A building with a sloped roof and a large, colorful wire structure above it.
    MoMA PS1
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Court House Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SculptureCenter
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • 23 St. - Ely Av. Station
    3 min walk
  • Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station
    13 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Court Square Diner
    7 min walk
  • Ramen Spot
    7 min walk
  • Greats Of Craft
    5 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    4 min walk
  • Birch Coffee
    6 min walk

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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
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Local - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Local - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Local - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Local - Hostel located?

Located in Queens, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of United Nations Headquarters, Empire State Building, and Grand Central Terminal. Central Park and 5th Avenue are also within 3 mi (5 km). 23 St. - Ely Av. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Local - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherwin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice front desk and bartender! Good for a one night stay, convenient location in LIC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Henoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bar is amazing, the staff is friendly and accomodating, the place is sparkling clean. i will come back again, you cannot find a better deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

akshay

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

4/10 Poor

ALEX

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

4/10 Poor

Amit

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe, lovely and very helpful staff - overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the nearest metro stop, felt safe in my room, staff was super accommodating and sweet. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great stay at wonderful rate that is in a very convenient location. Everyone on staff is friendly, a lot of great amenities on location. I would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isadora Eldwist

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem! The staff is so friendly and helpful and the environment is clean and welcoming. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness
The gentleman from graveyard was cery professional and kind and given me some recommendation for nearby coffee and eats. He allowed me to place my bag in storage until checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hostel! Plenty of amenities, by far the nicest one I’ve been to so far!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Local many times in the past and just recently it’s nice hostel close to every thing like train station,dining places,shopping, Quiet area and the price is affordable .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when you will spend most of your time out in the town. Clean areas and chilled environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, warm welcoming, lots of gratitude and hospitality living there
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAI TUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable private room, little bit cold on several days, need to open the air conditioner if need. Need a strong arm the climb the stair with your luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's really a good place, clean, quiet and I love the customer service. The receptionist is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly service from the front desk staff. Cool space and a very great location to get to everywhere you would want to go in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best budget stay in NYC!

It was a super comfortable stay for a short stopover in New York City. Super close to a lot of the best attractions and restaurants at an excellent price! I’ll definitely go back we
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trendy hostel with everything you need. The staff if friendly and helpful. The bar/cafe combo with comfortable seating areas is such a nice touch .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024