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The Local Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Watkins Glen State Park

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Property entrance
Reception
Basic Shared Dormitory (Single Bed Only)
Reception
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Map
220 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seneca Harbor
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Tasting Room
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International
    10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    1 min walk
  • Bucket Bar & Grill
    9 min drive
  • Blue Ribbon Diner
    4 min drive
  • Jerlando's Pizza
    10 min walk
  • Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill
    2 min walk

About this property

The Local Hostel

Hostel near Watkins Glen State Park
Located close to The Tasting Room and She-Qa-Ga Falls, The Local Hostel provides a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Local Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchens, coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Living room
  • Refrigerator on request

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Local Hostel Watkins Glen
Local Hostel
Local Watkins Glen
The Local Hostel Watkins Glen
The Local Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Local Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Watkins Glen

Frequently asked questions

Is The Local Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Local Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Local Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Local Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Local Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Watkins Glen, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. She-Qa-Ga Falls and Eagle Cliff Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Local Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DC, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good, simple, budget accommodations.

Keep in mind this is a simple hostel (with no curfew). Nevertheless, I booked the more expensive private room. All my expectations were met. I had a clean, comfortable room/bed to sleep in. The hostel is along the main road and is near the center of town, but my room was very quiet -- I slept very well. The bathrooms are separate -- the one I used was roomy and the shower was fantastic. The proprietor I dealt with, and his two pettable dogs, were a pleasure. All in all, I was happy with my stay -- no problems or issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Rhode Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ian & Emily run a tight ship. Hope to see them again next year. Thanks for the pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017