The Local NY

Excellent hostel! They offer a welcome drink, it's cozy, and the internet works fine. And the best part: the staff is amazing. They let me check in 2 hours early. Very much appreciated!

This hostel is super close to the subway station, just a few minutes' walk, which makes getting around really easy and safe. There weren't any homeless people or other 'undesirables' around, which was a plus. It's also close to a supermarket, so shopping for essentials was convenient. The common areas are quite spacious. Other than that, everything else was pretty average. The facilities are quite old... It was okay overall!

You get what you pay for, and after comparing prices, this place is great value. The staff are friendly, it's very close to the subway, and there are supermarkets and restaurants nearby where you can buy food to cook at the hotel. If I had to criticize anything, it would be that the bathroom is a bit small and most rooms are on the second floor. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, and the ceilings are very high, so if you have large luggage and have to carry it up to the first floor yourself, you'll need some muscle!

Over 900 for Saturday night and over 500 for Sunday night, for a 4-person dorm in a hostel? The value for money is pretty low. Plus, it's in Queens and quite far from the subway.

It's a typical hostel, but the common areas were stylish and relaxing, allowing me to unwind. They also held regular events. Luggage storage before check-in and after check-out was free. The view from the rooftop was absolutely beautiful. The room was standard for a hostel, but having a locker with a lock was a nice touch.