The Local NY

- Location: Fantastic, with easy subway access to major attractions. Staying here instead of Manhattan offers a quieter, safer experience with a unique NYC vibe. - Private Bathroom in Dorms: A big plus! Hot showers had great pressure, and the room stayed cozy even on chilly nights. -Type-C Charging Points: A big plus! As an international traveler, having Type-C USB ports, even at the bed socket, made charging hassle-free without needing a power converter—super convenient! - Bar/Café: Affordable options open until 11 pm—very convenient. - Workspaces: Chill seating areas with charging points, ideal for working and socializing. - Thoughtful Extras: Free welcome coffee and drink added a warm touch. - No Deposit Hassle: No upfront deposit, just card details, which was budget-friendly.

Staff was friendly and helpful, gave lots of local recommendations. We stayed in private room with its own bathroom and everything was perfectly clean. There was one coffee/drink complimentary with the room key slip. Kitchen space could be utilized as required and many board games in social areas around the reception. They also organize various events, definitely should check out if you’re staying in for the day. Location was good, metro station was some 10 min walking distance.

Nice roommates, comfortable common spaces such as tables downstairs, kitchen, and the bar (especially when people in your room are already/still sleeping), a laundry facility, nice atmosphere and friendly staff, roof terrace with a view (though it was not so usable in winter), 5 min walking distance from the metro station and pleasant neighborhood with supermarkets and restaurants.

We stayed in the private room with bathroom. The room was clean, a little small but sufficient for a city trip, everything was clean (only the towels had some stains but well, it's a hostel after all). The location is great, metro station nearby and just one stop to Manhattan. There are also great restaurant/café options next to the Hostel and within a 10-15 min walk you reach a lovely park with a bombastic view on Manhattan. The roof terrace was also really nice with great views and even a jazz concert on one evening. All in all really good option to stay when you come to New York and don't want to spend a fortune for accommodation.

I think because I stayed during the week it was much more calmer and older environment with less people in our room, which I enjoyed. On Thursday, when I left, it started to fill up more with a younger crowd. Really cool and comfortble main sitting areas including a full service bar by nigh and small cafe by day, large tv and movie watching area with comfortbale couches, desk area in case you need to work during you stay, and finally a really cool rooftap area with a lot of space and good views of the city. I actually really enjoyed the location. Although we were not in Manhattan we were so close to it the entire time and could get anywhere with the subway. Plenty close enough to the East River. Subway Stop just 3 minute walk from the front door. Neighborhood was ehh because of all the mechanics but a bit further down there was a cool park area with good food and drink options right there. Again we didnt have too many roomates in a 6 person dorm, but the people we did get to meet were cool.