The Local NY

"I couldn't expect anything better in a city like new york. It is affordable and spacious at the same time. They have a reading room, community space and a kitchen as well. They also have a bar, which is basically a small cafe at day times. Coffee and other drinks are also priced reasonably. Bathrooms and toilets are small but very clean. Cherry on the cake could have been toiletries. But I guess that's too ambitious of a service from a hostel at this price. Last but not the least. They offer spacious lockers for every bed. If this is your first time at a hostel then please note that for such kind of properties you have to carry your own lock."

"During my two-day stay, my roof leaked in the rain. They moved me to a closer room on the second night after I asked for one near the stairs; originally, I was at the end of the hall. The showers had either no showerhead or a dirty one. Beds were clean. The bathroom and room were small and hard to move around, especially the bathroom. The hostel lacked a social atmosphere, and the kitchen was dirty and sticky, maintained by guests. Staff stored my luggage without any issues. FYI, this was my second stay in a hostel."

"Just a short walk from the metro, the place felt really safe even at night. With a bar and working station below the dorms, it was really nice to have a place to work at. I stayed in the 6 man room which consisted of 2 bunk beds and 2 singles. It was really peaceful as we did not any noise from the surrounding and the bar. Not sure if applicable to the rest but the room I was in had a connecting toilet and shower with it. Although there was no mat to dry your feet and slippers, it dried relatively fast. Roof top views are amazing btw. Would recommend"

"Easy to navigate to from JFK, and a quick metro or pleasant walk into Manhattan. Large areas for relaxing, office, kitchen, bar. Rooms adequate, I shared a four bed bunk room. Convenient to have private bathroom in room. Bunks old style, squeaky. Appreciated they allowed me to have a package sent prior for collection. Good emails/communication. Was allocated a bed that was already occupied upon arrival, issue quickly resolved by reception."

"loved it. the location is super convenient, really close to the subway station which takes you to manhattan in less than 20 minutes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and the en-suite bathroom as well. i really have no complaints and would definitely stay here again. plus the roof top is just amazing"