With a stay at The Local - Hostel in Long Island City (Queens), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal. This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Central Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Empire State Building.

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.

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

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.