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The Local Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen

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Basic Shared Dormitory (Single Bed Only)
Breakfast area
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

Heart of Watkins Glen.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. Also, She-Qa-Ga Falls is within 3 miles (5 km) and Eagle Cliff Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 4 min walk
  • The Tasting Room - 11 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 15 min walk
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 5 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 near Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen
The Local Hostel offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Watkins Glen hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator (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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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