The Local Hostel

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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Basic Shared Dormitory (Single Bed Only) | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Very good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Tomorrow

Jul 7 - Jul 8

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
The Tasting Room - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Seneca Harbor - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Castel Grisch Winery - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

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
Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at The Local Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Kitchens, coffee/tea makers, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Similar properties

1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Microwave

$312 nightly

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

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 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

1 building
1 floor
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Refrigerator on request

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

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

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?

Check-out 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).