The Local

Budget hostel in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

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August 29, 2015 / The Local

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220 South Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1-607-425-4551
Check in is 4pm-8pm daily. Call us to schedule a different check in time.

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We are always making changes at The Local Hostel, and hopefully for the better! Our newest change was a complete indoor renovation of our 300 square foot stand alone building which we so affectionately call "The Cottage." This is not your typical hostel space. The Cottage is very much so set apart from the hostel experience. Great for couples: spacious, updated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in downtown Watkins Glen, available for nightly rentals NOW. Close to restaurants and bars, and great place to rest in between wine tours and visits to Watkins Glen International. The price is still competitive compared to other high end lodging establishment in Watkins Glen. The Cottage has a small kitchenette with beautiful Quartz counter top and open Black Walnut shelving. This property is available to rent now, and we eagerly await your feedback. #blackwalnut #quartz #quartzcountertops #watkinsglen #watkinsglenstatepark #watkinsgleninternational #travel #vacation #luxury #privaterental #explore #adventure #renovation #vacationrental #fingerlakes #senecalake #newyork #iloveny #winecountry #winetour #brewery #wine #beer #flx #rental #woodstock50 #winenot #hostel #hostellife #travel This is what it is like to be a Hostel in Small Tourist Town, USA. #Hostel #read #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #dog #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #nature #hosteldog #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival #New #Blog post up on our website. Sharing just a few of our #favorite new small businesses in Watkins Glen. www.stayatthelocal.com #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #dog #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #nature #hosteldog #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival Always book direct. Save yourself the money and the hassle and book directly with the entity providing the service. #FingerLakes #StayAtTheLocal #music #worldtraveler #adventure #dog #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #waterfall #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #nature #hosteldog #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival #woodstock50 Another lovely #review from a recent guest, "I stayed at The Local over this weekend and was sad to leave!! The owners, Ian and Emily, are absolutely amazing. They are some of the warmest and hospitable people I’ve ever met. Coming from the Philadelphia area, I can be quiet picky and bougie in my personal taste, but The Local exceeded every single expectation. Everything was SO clean! The memory foam mattress was a dream and the microfiber sheets certainly kept me cozy during the snowy nights. To add to the already warm atmosphere, The Local is also home to two of the sweetest dogs - Emme and Beatrix. They are very well behaved, but love with all they have. :) Thank you so much, Ian and Emily! I’m so looking forward to my next trip!!" #doberman #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #dog #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #waterfall #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #nature #hosteldog #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival Hostel dog, Beatrice, controls the front door. Bring her some broccoli as a peace offering or dont come at all (her words, not mine) #doberman #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #dog #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #waterfall #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #statepark #nature #hosteldog #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival It's done, and it's beautiful. Time to decorate. The guys at JAC Contracting did an impeccable job! #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #senecalake #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #waterfall #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #statepark #nature #watkinsglen #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel #woodstockfestival #woodstock #woodstockny #festival #livemusic #music #travel #hostel #hostellife #hostelgeeks #hostellers #adventure #newyork #senecalake #watkinsgleninternational We love when our guests leave us such heartfelt reviews. I had just finished make a beef stew when Bastiaan and his travel partner arrived all the way from Finland. Ian and I invited them to eat with us, and it was the beginning of many wonderful conversations to come during their stay. "The Local...it is the Best Hostel ever visited. Why..because it added all the Good Ingredients a Hostel should have. The owners Ian and Emily traveled them selfs a lot in Hosts around the world and with these Experiences they have been able to create the Ultimate Hostel Experience for you and me as customers. Clean, Great beds, wonderful bathroom, family kitchen etc etc. Ian and Emily understand how to create a welcome family atmosfeer in there Local Hostel! Thank you so much! Musical happy and Healthy greetings Bastiaan Anthonie Baaij" #Finland #music #worldtraveler #adventure #fingerlakes #senecalake #newyork #hostel #hostellife #travel #travellife #explore #hostelites #upstatenewyork #ithaca #waterfall #hiking #watkinsglenstatepark #beauty #beautiful #statepark #nature #watkinsglen #wine #beer #drinklocal #hostellers #hostelgeeks #besthostel Now we are just waiting for the counter top installation, and then we will be DONE!!!!! I am beside myself with excitement to begin renting the cottage out again. #stayatthelocal #fingerlakes #newyork #watkinsglen #watkinsglenstatepark #adventure #lodging #travel #travellife #hostel #hostellife #explore #adventure #waterfall #hiking #beautiful #renovations #design #pinterest #lifeproofflooring We often run into folks who have never stayed in a hostel and have no idea what a hostel even is. Please take a moment to read through this, and you might learn something new. Definition: hos-tel: an establishment that provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. Synonyms: cheap hotel, boarding house, inn, accommodations, lodging, dormitory. In a sentence: “We save a little money by staying in no-frills hostels whenever we can” A hostel is not a brothel, it is not like the movie Trilogy Hostel, your stuff will probably not be stolen. You will meet awesome people, you won’t spend your life savings. Please accept this challenge. Go stay in a hostel at least once in your life, you won’t regret it. If you want help finding a hostel, just ask. #TryNewThings #tripadvisor #Hostel #HostelLife #budget #budgettravel #travel #travellife #adventure #hostel_diaries #watkinsglen #watkinsglenstatepark #newyork #waterfall #senecalake #fingerlakes #stayatthelocal #hiking #hosteldog #drinklocal #winecountry #wine #craftbeer #lowbudget #friendly #besthostel #hostellers #hostelgeeks #hostelites Swipe left for a beautiful sunset. #happycustomer #review #tripadvisor #Hostel #HostelLife #budget #budgettravel #travel #travellife #adventure #hostel_diaries #watkinsglen #watkinsglenstatepark #newyork #waterfall #senecalake #fingerlakes #stayatthelocal #hiking #hosteldog #drinklocal #winecountry #wine #craftbeer #lowbudget #friendly #besthostel #hostellers #hostelgeeks #hostelites