THE BATHROOMS ARE GROSS. Please bring sandals in. Also, they don't change towels everyday?! Also, you gotta walk up the stairs with all your luggage, fyi. Other than that, eh, not bad. read more

The local is still my go to when in town. Rooms are always clean, it's affordable, and they have events happening some nights. Staff was amazing, especially Erika. The only con is the actual rooms don't have hooks, so during the colder months there's nowhere to hang a coat or jacket. read more

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Vibes are aweseome. I stayed 2 nights Evryone was super friendly. Every staff and Guests I've interacted with were real chill and nice. Plus the rooftop view is awesome . I'd definitely recommend. read more

The Local is a good choice for those looking for affordable accommodations in NYC. You'll definitely get more bang for your buck here than a hotel or Airbnb. That being said, just know what to expect. The rooms will have the bare necessities and not much else. Pros: -very convenient location to Manhattan and other boroughs -free drink at the bar if you're staying 2 nights or more -rooms are cleaned every day -customer service is good Cons: -beds are squeaky and rattle -one of the nights I was there, the key cards just stopped working -cleaning crew is very nice, but loud while they're at work. Be prepared to hear yelling across the hallways. -no elevator -people in your dorm might not be trustworthy. I had something stolen. Overall, I'm glad I tried this location out, but I don't think hostels are for me. read more

A nice place for staying cheap. It's a hostel but it's still okay. The Local is in a boring industrial area of Queens. Long Island City to be exact. There isn't much to do around it. Good place to stay cheap. It's in Long Island City surrounded by warehouses and industrial places. This is an area with not much to see. It seems pretty cheap. It's about $25 a night. This is good because the location isn't great so this shouldn't be expensive for staying in an area that's like this. As for amenities there's a bar. There isn't much to drink but they have some craft beers and wines. It isn't real close to any restaurants so you have to go quite a ways to eat. The rooms are pretty small but there's a pretty good bathroom in each one. It's not like many other hostels where you have go share a bathroom with many other rooms on a hall. There's a nice rooftop that has a good view of the Queensboro Bridge and skyline. It isn't hard to get from and to other parts of the city. It's close to a bus stop and a subway within a few blocks of it. The closest is the Court Square station. read more

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Considering the wonderful experience I had during my 2017 stay, there was almost no question I would stay here again when I travel to New York City in 2021. My-oh-my have the tables turned. I try to be forgiving and understanding, but at the end of the day, I was considering switching hotels in the middle of my stay. I'm not someone who requires five star luxury, all I need is a clean and comfy place to sleep. Considering the amount of walking I do is enough to put blisters on my feet (no exaggeration), there's typically no better feeling than laying down in bed as the aches meltaway. A full nights is also crucial for recovery so I can do it all over the next day. Comfort - The mattress was incredibly lumpy. I mean as bad as the couch your friend has that he bought in the secondhand store. On top of this was the fact that the fitted sheet seems to be for a mattress twice the size. I switched rooms thinking it would help, but I encounter the same kind of lumpy mattress and oversized "fitted" sheet. Also, rather than a sheet and blanket, they have the blanket within a zip-up sheet of sorts. It having a broken zipper did not help the overall sleep situation. Now, I've stayed in European hostels that have the same kind of sheet/blanket situation, but these come without zippers, and weren't as wonky as these. Cleanliness - There I was, standing dripping in the shower, and I grab my towel to realize it is stained. I try to be reasonable: maybe it's something that a wash or two can't immediately remove, maybe they didn't notice, etc. That doesn't change the fact that I had no choice but to use a potentially dirty towel. I put it on the hook, and went about my morning, for the time being. When I returned to the room after housekeeping had done their rounds, I noticed the towel was gone and there was no replacement. I tried to bring this up a friendly manner to the front desk. I was told they wouldn't have done this intentionally, that's likely why it was removed, and I will be provided a new towel. Three things on this: 1. No kidding, Sherlock, why in God's name would you knowingly give me a dirty towel? 2. If that's why it was removed, why not provide a new one? Good thing I came back before the nighttime and asked. 3. Don't you think an apology would be more appropriate than excuses/lecturing/attitude would be more appropriate? I leave two stars and not one because I want to give them a sliver of benefit of the doubt. It's entirely possible I had bad luck with these two mattresses, and the dirty towel wasn't really dirty and was a one-in-a-thousand occurrence. read more

The Local Hostel - When you're dripping from the shower and realize this is your towel - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Terrible customer service. They said for everything it's just your problem not our. While they were talking to me, they suddenly turned and started talking about something else. Especially the people working at the reception on Tuesday morning were really bad. accused me of arguing with them. If you want to be fought by paying money, you can go and stay. read more

Bonjour, Konnichiwa My name is Keiki also known as ThePandaPhotographer and I am no stranger to hotels and hostels in the NYC area but this hostel shows up on my recommend list on Hostelworld. I decided to give The Local chance. Now, I'd have so much history with staying at hostels and my affiliates at the HIUSA and my work experience at hostels. This is from my own experience while staying here at the hostel First and foremost, the staff at the receptionist's desk made checking in "for me" easy. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire form. Most of everything is on the first floor, which also included the kitchen, laundry room, common areas, and lounge, while the second floor housed the dorms and private rooms. There are bathrooms in the room, "Please watch my tour video" Now I do have some concerns about the Kitchen now being clean all the time, this is for all travelers and tourists. Do you leave your home to make a mess at someone else home? Please clean behind yourself, my Kitchen experience has not been good and there are signs that say "Please clean up behind yourself" The refrigerator didn't have enough space for guess to store foods and belongings. It was always filled with dirty dishes. Also, do you visit a business to destroy their bathrooms? Well, that is what one roommate of mine did and then told us another guest and me in the room to use to bathrooms outside. The guy LIVE in the bathroom 20 hours a day for three days" OH MY PANDA, what a pain in my rear. I wasn't aware of this rule and no one explained it to me until the third day. NO OUTSIDE alcohol PERIOD and at the time, I was only doing some grocery shopping for food and drinks and didn't know, so I stop bringing outside drinks. The Local Hostel does have an indoor bar area, but it doesn't open until 5 pm, and there is no happy hour from what I can see at this time. They also have an Overlook on the rooftop if you like to see the Manhattan skyline and bridge. Now: Jantioral staff, need to keep the levels of their conversation low and the reason why I bring this up, If you have an issue with someone not doing their part and duties then you will file a complaint with HR. Yes, I can hear staff complaints and complaints about each other and that isn't what I'd like to call professionalism. I know some days are hard but at the end of the day, you all have a chance to make a difference for everyone that visits the Hostel. Conclusion: This is a nice place and I did 70% enjoy myself here but the kitchen is like my church and as a cook myself, always keep the kitchen clean. Most of the guest was nice and open-minded and had a good head on their shoulder but some piss me off when talking about the females at the hostel. Easy to find and close to subway. They have computers if you don't have a computer yourself They have space and if you need help, asked the front desk. I would stay here again for the location and how affordable it was UPDATE: I went back for a day due to Hurricane Henri and Amtrak shutdown train to Boston, Once again easy to check in but, two guests from before had something smart to say. I will be heading back again on Friday and Saturday for a worldwide skating contest in New York City. Someone in my YOUTUBE video as me if the storage lockers were big enough for large luggage and the answer is, YES. One storage locker per person now. Now there is a Keycard issue and I am not a fan of it, because you had to ask staff to let you in the rooms now, that is until they fix it. I was going to extend due to travel cancellation in the south. But I am going to stay at a friend's place for the night. I am a busy guy and I need access to my dorm room when I need to get it. waiting for staff is ok but not ideal for some guests. Thanks for reading ThePandaPhotographer read more

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The Local has a great communal environment. Wide-open spaces to congregate and chill abound - a rare gem in New York. I did not like the room set up as it was difficult to get ready in the morning. The shower, sink, and toilet are all in three different rooms which is supposed to help keep them available but it presents challenges to getting ready. Also the room was hot. The staff were friendly. They have coffee in the mornings for $2. Nothing is free in New York lol. Also they require proof of vaccination. Even though I have the vaccine, I hate to see that. Giving up freedoms is easy, but they are costly to regain. read more

For fucks sake, can we stop with the close ups of what you didn't like about the place? The images of moldy ceilings, piss stains in sheets, cock roaches, and things of the like? We're trying to get a review of the place. We aren't management. We get it, you had a bad time. It's a $50 hostel in NYC, I mean... WTF? Are people so jaded? Save your money and stay at the Ritz Carlton. If you don't know what I'm talking about, ask someone who does. Close ups of all your gripes doesn't give people searching for a place a good idea of what to expect. Take that up with management while you're there. It's an ok place, for cheap, in NYC. Your not going to get any better unless you have a friend, or an aunt who'll let you stay at their house. The location is a little janky, but that's it. read more

Although this place is a hostel their bar is open to the public . During the day iTs a cafe which they serve drip coffee and cold brew as well as lattes . They have a good priced beer and cocktail menu that always is changing. The seT up is great tthey have a lounge area in the back that you can sit and charge your laptop in and get somee work done while you enjoy a drink. Staff are always friendly and listen to their customers . It's a hostel so people are traveling from all around the world , you never know who you will meet which is always fun had some grEat conversations. Another plus is that you can order food from outside restaurants, they do see handpies and pastries if you want something light . read more

The Local Hostel - Blue Long Island iced tea - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Lee the owner and new manager Of this property is Abysmal. Truly incapable of Emotion This person is like Foreigner! Cold as Ice. And willing to sacrifice My love for LIC. I Shall Never Return. I had to phone 911 and File Police Reports due to the Mismanagement. Hiring black and LGBTQ personnel Does not always provide the 'Best Service'. Loud Arrogant and frankly Horrific customer appreciation is The new Standard for this property. I was told directly by the owner 'We Only change sheets once a Week' Whilst the white Irish room mate Had his sheets changed daily. And was celebrating a year at the Hostel Hostel. Drunks and Drugs Seem to be encouraged whilst Smoking is prohibited. One room Mate had bags of prescriptions and A constant cough and blood sprayed At various locations in the room, whilst The other was a functioning alcoholic. with emotional issues due to recent 'Personal' challenges. Once a perfect spot for professional and Personal travel, this property Is filled with mentally challenged Long Term living mixed with travelers. Expect Items to Be Stolen. I should have heeded that thought. read more

The Local Hostel - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Staff: few were not friendly at all. I tried to avoid them because the girl from my checked in gave off an impressions that she's so over her job. She was there for most of my stay so I avoided interaction all together. The rooms: I liked that the toilets and shower were ensuite. Made it easy to shower without bringing everything with you down a hall like in some hostels. Beds were clean. You can't have food in the room, which is fine with me. You can eat on first floor and rooftop. Their rooftop has an amazing view of Manhattan skyline! Location: convenient because it's one block from court square 23rd metro stop. The queens plaza stop not recommend because it's sort of empty, super dark. Just perfect for crimes to be committed with no witness around. When you use metro, be sure not to use queens plaza stops. I highly suggest you use court square and 23rd instead. It's a much shorter walk too. Here's a tip! This is located conjoint with the cafe. It's kind of hard to find because the address will take you to the beginning of the building and you have to walk towards the middle of the building for the hostel. One good indication is that the bar/cafe is always open. So if you see the cafe, you know you have arrive to the hostel. I travel alone and did not find it safe to be walking around this neighborhood at night because most streets were dark. Daytime was perfectly safe. read more

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When it comes to budget accommodation, I'm a huge fan of hostels. It's a great way to travel and socialize without breaking the bank. When I booked a weekend girls trip with my gal pal from Boston, we looked into a bunch of different options, but I'm glad we picked the Local NYC for our brief stay. We picked a four bed female en suite for less than $35/ night. The room and bathroom were very clean, and each bed was equipped with its own power outlet, reading light, and lockable storage (with free lock rentals from the desk - holla!) From the minute I walked into the hostel, I knew we made a good choice. The front house moonlights as a very social watering hole, and upon check-in, you receive a free drink. Not a fan of alcohol? No worries! In the morning, the bumping nightclub feel had evaporated into a cozy coffee lounge with delicious and fairly priced caffeine options. You can also redeem your free drink coupon for a morning brew (like I did!) The iced coffee was freshly ground and super tasty. This is a budget accommodation. If you're looking for a super comfortable, uninterrupted sleep, then you're expecting too much from a hostel. However, if you're looking for a cheap, clean place to lay your head for the night, Local NYC more than fits the bill. Despite the bumping bar downstairs, the rooms are quiet and away from the noise. The rooftop views and free wifi are awesome perks, and the common areas offer board games, computer access, and an impressive library if you're in the mood to socialize. This would be a great place for a solo traveler. Location is fantastic. This part of Queens felt very homey and safe, and it's less than a 10-minute walk to several little eateries or the subways into Manhattan. I would definitely stay here again- can't beat the price for a NYC getaway. *I always feel it's important to note - I don't believe the rooms are accessible for ADA travelers. I didn't notice an elevator. read more

Great for "adult" travelers. I'm a consultant that flew in early to enjoy the town. No need for a hotel room, plus you don't meet people there! Not the normal feel of a hostel, a little more out together, and still has all the good qualities you want from shared space... like other humans. Love the feel, great staff, rooms are pretty solid, Great location, with a beautiful roof top view, Only a couple blocks from the subway for quick access to the city. As a single female traveling, I feel very comfortable here. read more

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Great place to stay for low cost accommodations in NY all while being a close subway trip into Manhattan on multiple lines. For the price, this is an excellent choice. I would stay here again. read more

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This was my second hostel experience ever but also my first time traveling solo. Great option if wanting a good place to shower and sleep because it is affordable and no one messes with you. The place was easy to find and a close walk to the subway that you would ride and get to anywhere you would need in the nyc metro areas, so that was really nice! Lee was the front desk employee that helped me check-in and she was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant, so I was thankful for that. I stayed in their 4-bed 'female only' dorms and had no problems from the other 3 girls. No troubles with sink use, toilet or shower use either, which was such a relief for me. Although there was strong mildew smell from the shower, but thankfully after the first shower, the second time did not smell anymore. The 2-night stay was good overall and I can see myself staying here again in the future. The only downside was that they did not have an elevator but I was able to carry my (huge) luggage up the flights of stairs to the second floor fine. It was rough but I now know from my experience this visit, I would pack lighter and not bring a huge luggage with me next time! read more

The Local Hostel - Hostel front - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The Local has a 24-hour desk, which was fantastic as I arrived at 2AM. The receptionist was awake and told me a lot of things (which I already knew because I read it online, but still nice and they make sure you know the rules). If you are over 21 you get one free drink at the bar between 5PM-8PM. It was a nice room, two bunk beds - four beds, and the hostel decides which bed you sleep in, which was really nice! The hostel have a kitchen where you could store your food. And the roof was really nicce! A big plus was you could leave your luggage with them after you checked out for one dollar (until midnight, if they had to storage at night $5). The Queensboro Bridge was just a couple of blocks away, so you canwalk over if you don't want to use money on the subway. But I would definitely recommed it and go there again! read more

My definition of hostels: Shared living quarters you can rent out for dirt cheap, if you can stand the questionable looking tenants that all seem to be pot-headed, dirty-hippies, hanging around the front porch of the establishment. Just thinking about it makes me want to take a shower and go get a tetanus shot. The Local was NOT that. The Local completely destroyed my preconceived notion of a Hostel. The hostel wasn't dirty, run-down, or nasty in any way. In fact, they were far from that by being clean, complete with amenities like computers you can use with internet, books you can read on comfortable couches, and even a bar! Here is a layout of the establishment. When you first walk in, you will go into the bar, but unless you need a drink Stat, go pass the bar and the check-in desk is just ahead. On the right of the check-in desk are two arcade games you can play, as well as some chairs and tables you can relax in. In front of the check in desk are the bathrooms. Once you check in and are shown where your room is, proceed left and you will see there are 4 computer stations, along with chairs and tables, sofas, and a little library. I almost forgot to mention, there is also a little kitchenette set up with a stove, oven, and the works. Very cool set up. I'm most impressed because I don't usually see even hotels set up this way. Major kudos! Now up to our bedroom, it is a clean private room about 12x 20 in size, including a closed shower space, sink area, and a closed toilet. Facing the doorway was this huge window that made me think this hostel was originally a big office building. As to how this entire room flowed together, I believe it worked out great. The sink was a big slim, but we made it work. Later on that night, we made our way down to the bar for some drinks and a snack and this place continues to amaze me. We looked at the beers and had to order some after realizing how affordable they were. For a 16 oz it was $5. I also got a bacon meat pie and some potato meat pie for $7 each. The next morning we started heading out and it so happened some of the cleaning ladies had started their work. One of the shared bathrooms was left open, so we got to take a peak inside. It was a room about 12x 12 with 2 shower stalls, with doors, along with a couple of sinks, I think. So remember we were iffy about being in a hostel and I had this picture in my head of what that the shower arrangement would be like and I thought it would were in a high school locker room, but co-ed. Therefore, we rented a private room. HOwever, after seeing how the shared bathrooms were arranged, I think we could've just as easily shared a room and showers with no qualms. Check-out was also a breeze as the only I did was hand over the keys. read more

The Local Hostel - Cool bar in front - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Pros: -Clean, clean, clean. -Towel and bedding provided. -The bathrooms are ensuite which is AMAZING. -Lockers were huge and nice, the option to buy/borrow a lock was available as well. -The bar was nice and fairly priced, but I didn't find any of the bartenders super talkative or friendly. -The VIEW. The rooftop honestly was the best part of this place and I would stay here again just for rooftop access. -The price was right as well. -It was fairly quiet at night, the bed was comfortable, and there were outlets provided to each bunk, at every level, and a clip on reading light as well. Cons: -The rooms (I stayed in a 4 person female dorm) are very narrow, as per New York, so it's hard to store suitcases as it takes up most of the walkway, but it's easy enough to get around. -The sink was really slim with basically zero counter space. -The location. It's located near enough to a subway station, but at night I definitely didn't feel safe walking around on my own. I've been to NYC many times and see myself as fairly savvy when it comes to getting around/feeling out an area, and there were just not enough people around at night walking to/from subway. A lot of car parks/commercial buildings that just made it seem too industrialized. I wish I could pick this place up and move it up into Astoria, Brooklyn, or somewhere on Manhattan even. All in all I really liked The Local, the location was just the biggest downfall for me. There also seemed to be an extraordinary amount of older guests staying at the hostel (by older I mean 40-50) which definitely gave it a different vibe. I haven't ever really come across that before, but found it interesting. After splitting my stay between The Local and an Airbnb in the East Village in Manhattan, I would GLADLY pick The Local over and over. read more

The Local Hostel - Rooftop view - Hostels Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This was an affordable and fun place to stay. There were private rooms available with your own bathroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful. My favorite part was the social opportunities. I met a lot of cool people from all over who are traveling by themselves. We hung out in the common areas, talked, and played games. The only negative parts were that there was noise at night and there was no shower curtain. read more

Sophia was a great bartender. She made sure I enjoyed my time here and was super friendly to my friends and I. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Cosy atmosphere and well-planned facilities. Thank you the girl at the reception for helping me in time of need! And also thank you barista Moe for making some crazy good cappuccino. read more

I was hesitant to give this place a good review cause I don't want other people to know about and ruin it. I'm a selfish ass. I like cheap beer and couches They have both. read more

The staff at The Local NYC (Matt, Lee, Kiechelle & Amanda and their in-house support team) run a great little hostel off the beaten path in Long Island City, NYC. Have stayed there a couple of times and each time, their friendly attentiveness and hospitality, the modern industrial decor, cleanness of the facilities (common areas and rooms) & very reasonable pricing made for it being one of the better hostel experiences I've had, in this country and others. If looking for a hostel in NYC, definitely check out The Local NYC. read more

I stayed in this hostel for the night, and I gotta say, being a first time traveller and first time ever at a hostel, this place exceeded by expectations by far! Rooms were clean and very well thought out and stocked with the usual amenities. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable of the local area (which was great because I had never been to NYC in my life), and the bar was a great place to grab a quick drink before setting out for the city and winding down after a long day. Also, fast WiFi; a rarity among lodging! Best part, even though you're outside of Manhattan, you're never more than a few minutes' walk away from the Subway and rail lines that can take you right to the heart of it all! Definitely staying again when I find myself up in NYC again! read more

Great location with friendly staff! Only stayed for one night here and definitely deserving of 4 stars. The only reason I couldn't give all 5 stars was that our private bedroom & bathroom clearly had not been cleaned fully. Between the bathroom & bedroom, there was a lot of dark, long hair on the floor. Kind of alarming because they clearly did not clean the floors prior to our arrival. read more

This is an excellent hostel for first-time or seasoned travelers to NYC. Did you know they have NYC's only hostel rooftop? The building is a revamped factory that was rebuilt for all the needs of travelers - there is workspace, library, a bar and cafe, helpful staff, clean and bright rooms and of course, the awesome rooftop. We look forward to being back! read more

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I'm never staying anywhere else when I'm visiting nyc. The shared space is great, the staff is amazing, and the rooms are large. I had to go to another hostel for a couple days while I was here since I booked at the last minute. After staying at this fine location I was disappointed in the other, but luckily they found me an opening for the end of my trip. Great bar, amazing staff, and the roof has great views and is unexpectedly large and quiet. 5/5 for sure Will stay again read more

BEWARE: THINGS GET STOLEN things got stolen/threw away (not sure which one) and they don't let you see the surveillance footage, they claimed they checked it and didn't see anything suspicious -be prepared to carry your own stuff up the stairs, the staff won't be helping. If you're lucky another guest may. -small locker(can't fit most 29 inch suitcases), and that is all you can lock unless you have brought sth. lockable. -showers are so small you will bump into the walls -somehow the sheets and bed linen felt dirty even after change ( once after 3 days ) -not the lively kind of hostel I was looking for (Lots of old people / people who are here just to take the plane tmr) -only 1 hanger for your towel and heavy winter coat -lock everything you don't want to lose. 1.After my stuff was missing, I phoned later in the day for an update, and the staff basically snapped, yelled at me and didn't even wait for me to finish my sentence.She said "... YOU CAN'T JUDGE PEOPLE..."(the rest I didn't hear clearly, I was trying to finish my sentence) when I made myself clear that I was just guessing that maybe someone thought it was trash (instead of stealing) she went "OK." As if I offended her family or owed her something. 2.After checkout, I asked again and asked if anybody has seen it. A woman (Sophia?) stated that the staff denied seeing my stuff at all and did not take it(which was huge and rather hard to miss). 3.The guy in charge (Matt?) stated that they had checked the hallway surveillance cameras and did not see anyone carrying out my stuff as described. And that since it was not in the only tiny locker and under locks, they cannot be accounted responsible and will not compensate in any form. The missing items were at least 350 USD in total (gifts and my clothes) 4.He stated that he is 100% certain that none of the staff is responsible. (Which in other words would be saying one of my roommates is, but he only dared to say that is a possibility ---- then you can't be 100 % percent sure who did or did not took it! It's logic. ) 5.I asked again if there would be a possibility of compensation, they firmly said that they cannot compensate for anything. Apart from words they did not offer anything, nor was I included in checking the surveillance cameras. I can only take their word for it. 6.When I said that I am considering to call the police. They said "sure, go ahead, we have a great relationship with all the stations nearby." read more

For the price we paid for the night, our stay was great! Me and my boyfriend got the private room and we loved it. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room was very clean. We felt very at home. The shower was a little bit small, but for the price you can't complain. The staff was very friendly as well and helpful. When we first checked in we were about 3 hours early but they told us our room was already ready which made us so happy. Breakfast is not included, but there are so many great breakfast places nearby as well as Dunkin Donuts. On the day we checked out they called a cab for us to go to JFK. We rode the train to get around and it was very convenient that the Court Square station was a few walking minutes away. They really made us in love with our stay in New York. Can't wait to go back. read more

I stayed at the Local Hostel. It was very comfortable and the staff was laid back.... Also very helpful and upbeat. read more

The rooms and common areas were very clean, everything was new and modern looking which was nice. Some improvements I would like to see would be some more storage area in the bedrooms, maybe a couple of shelves. The place gets pretty noise, especially in the bathroom area for some reason and outside. The location is pretty convenient with just a five minute walk to the subway station. The highlight for me were the comfortable mattresses. I was expecting something cheap and noisy but was pleasantly surprised. These mattresses were very comfortable. read more

I wish I could give a good review because my stay was good, but on the last day I found that I had been accidentally shorted a night on the initial purchase. This was partially my fault for not checking the receipt but where the Local really fell short was the unhelpful and cold staff (as many other reviewers confirm). The facilities are satisfactory but if anything goes wrong expect substantial difficulty from The Local staff. I am dissapointed because I really wanted to like this place but my final interactions left such a bad taste in my mouth that I would not recommend staying at The Local. read more

Nice and clean place to stay when in NYC if you like hostel life. Great open space in the common areas, close to manhattan and great design.

The rooms are a bit small.. But.. Staff is knowledgeable and open to questions. Good coffee for the price. Beer is reasonably priced. Great community board that points out free and cheap entertainment throughout the city. It's very clean as far as hostels are concerned. Located in a quiet industrial area with metro access to manhattan nearby. Found some good restaurants and speak easy bars nearby as well. Definitely worth the price. read more

This is a very interesting place! We came to have some drinks at the bar. I had the cocktail with ginger beer, and it was delicious (and strong!). Relaxed environment with good music, lots of space to lounge and drink prices that are perfect. I will definitely be back! read more

The local hostel is by far the best hostel that I have ever been to. You will find that you mix with people from every part of life and background here and have some immense conversations. The hostel is impeccably clean and well designed with everything that you can think of on hand. The staff are incredibly attentive laid back and friendly. I'd like to especially highlight one of the basemen Jeremy who he made me feel entirely at ease in this city. So much so that I have now emigrated from the UK full time as a result of the kind nature of the people here. A leap of faith provided through the backing of such great people. I have to eternally thank the staff for providing such a unique and entertaining experience. You won't find anywhere like this... stop looking and book now! read more

My absolute favorite place to stay in New York City. Very easy to get to by subway and bus from Port Authority and Penn Station. Very clean rooms. Great workspace. Fast Internet. Wonderful staff. And even a place to cook and store your food! read more

Good! I stay there for 8 night on cosy room and bed. I was in 4 bed room sharing with other guess. Everything is okay for me. read more