Hostel in Queens
The Local NY: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 10 of 14 in Queens on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- Value inside this shortlist
- Location
- Queens
- Review score
- 8.2 out of 10 from 2,035 reviews
- Price band
- Under $150
- Property type
- Hostel, 3-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
The Local NY ranks 10 of 14 in Queens on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.2 out of 10 from 2,035 reviews. At about $69 a night in the August 2026 snapshot it undercuts the $186 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is value inside this shortlist.
Its 8.2 score sits at or above the 8.2 median of this shortlist, across 2,035 reviews.
Hostel accommodation means shared facilities, which rules it out for some travelers.
Location
The address is 13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101, United States.
Our data places it in Queens.
In a straight line it is about 1.6 miles from Grand Central, 1.9 miles from Central Park South, 2.0 miles from the Empire State Building.
Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers putting nightly cost ahead of privacy
- travellers trading a premium address for a lower nightly reference price
- anyone who wants a long review history rather than a small sample
- Hostel accommodation means shared facilities, which rules it out for some travelers.
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Bar
- Terrace
- Free wifi
Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.
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FAQ
Common questions
Is The Local NY a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 10 of 14 in Queens. The main trade-off is that hostel accommodation means shared facilities, which rules it out for some travelers.
What does it cost?
About $69 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.
Are the listed facilities confirmed?
Not by us. The source listing recorded travel proud listing at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.