The Local Hostel

2.0 star property
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Breakfast area
Basic Shared Dormitory (Single Bed Only)
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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220 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    4 min walk
  • Burger King
    1 min walk
  • Corning Transportation Center
    33 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Watkins Glen

The Local Hostel is centrally located in Watkins Glen, a 4-minute walk from Watkins Glen State Park and 11 minutes by foot from The Tasting Room. .This hostel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from She-Qa-Ga Falls and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Eagle Cliff Falls.

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 4 min walk
  • The Tasting Room - 11 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 15 min walk
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 2 min drive
  • Watkins Glen International - 8 min drive

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 with free parking, a quick walk to Watkins Glen State Park
The Local Hostel offers 3 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations have kitchens with coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and refrigerators can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and refrigerators can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge (on request)

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
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
Cribs (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

The Local Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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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