Name: Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Address: 105 1/2 Pike Street, Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington, United States of America, Seattle, Washington, US
Price range: $83–$155 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle earns praise for its unbeatable central location by Pike Place Market, friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and social extras like free breakfast and nightly events that create a lively, budget-friendly community vibe.

Common drawbacks include many steep stairs with no elevator, tight dorms with occasionally firm mattresses and street noise, and bathrooms that can feel busy or less tidy at peak times. Parking is difficult or absent and some find the immediate area gritty, though most guests felt safe inside. Expect a clean, sociable, great-value base right in the heart of Seattle.

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Facilities

Free daily breakfast, a large communal kitchen, lively nightly events, many bathrooms, lockers, and secure key access are praised. Major limitations are steep stairs with no elevator and difficult or no parking.

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Karen

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The stairs are very steep, but the staff are always willing to help! I love staying here just to put my head down. Well run and clean. I feel safe here.

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micaylah

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Community feeling is great, staff are willing to help with whatever you need! Parking is a little difficult and expensive around it, so be aware of that. The biggest struggle is the amount of stairs with no elevator. Was difficult to navigate as someone who uses a cane and rolator, would be impossible for anyone wheelchair bound/unable to walk up stairs to visit. But staff was willing to help me carry up my rolator up the stairs

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Meijia

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I lived with 7 other roommates and they were all polite and quiet at night. The hostel has free breakfast. The kitchen is communal and there’s always free food for people. Every night, the hostel will host different events like beer nights, karaoke nights, dinners and so on… this was my first time living in a hostel and I will definitely keep trying different hostels because of the nice experience I had here!

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Clark

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pricing was excellent for being close to the waterfront and market. Beds had privacy curtains & fans and the staff organized events each evening. Met some really great people as well who were staying there. I would recommend for staying downtown.

10

Ryotaro

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, vibe plus free breakfast. Amenities and cleanliness are above average as a hostel. Recommend to anyone looking for a economical accommodation.

10

Alexandria

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

room was nice and quiet; staff was super friendly, parking to check in was a little difficult, but it was a busy time of day with pedestrians.

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Wayne

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

There are a lot of staff people at this hostel who clean and keep the property in order and the front desk is available 24/7. There are many bathrooms and shower rooms so that there is hardly ever a wait. Breakfast is awesome with a big kitchen. The common rooms are nice and have large windows. The location can’t be beat, right across from Pike market, and next door to target/cvs. I also liked the security in the building with magnetic key entry to the main door, each floor, and room.

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Carol

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a good spot to spend a day or two. Something different is offered each day saturday is free beer sunday free dinner .It's almost 20 fligts of stairs before you each front desk. Be Mindful of your luggage. The space is a bit dated and could use a few updates .The staff are supportive and helpful.Its close to the Market ,good food options and the waterfront

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Jens

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Let me say it like this: If you don't like this hostel, then hostels aren't for you. The Greentortoise Hostel in Seattle is the best thought through hostel I have ever been in. Their breakfast is outstanding good, the staff is topfit and they know how to manage the details, like electricity on bed, little privacy in the bunk bed rooms and locker under bed with enough size. The only thing it was always lacking is aircondition. They now have fixed even that. Trust me, go here and if you don't love it, stay away from hostels.

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Garry

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything you could need from a hostel. Even includes free breakfast and free beer, wine, food and ice cream depending on the day

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is rated highly across rooms, common areas, and many bathrooms, though standards dip when busy. Several guests noted occasional bathroom issues, odors, or dusty fixtures.

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Elinor

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a super place to stay! It definitely follows suit with other hostels with shared rooms and bunk beds, duh, but it's clean, the bathrooms and showers are plentiful and seem pretty new! The beds come with a light and fan which was really nice. Everyone was very helpful, breakfast was a nice addition and better than what you could get at a motel or something. Perfect location to everything and public transit too! Would definitely stay again! Thanks!!

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Silas

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smells bad in the hallway.

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Heather

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed my stay at Green Tortoise. With the exception of one guy, the staff was helpful and friendly. Only two of the four bathrooms were in service on my floor. One of the working bathrooms had water pooled in the middle of the floor. They were not the cleanest facilities. The room was clean and the bunks had enough privacy in my all female dorm. The top bunk had a fan to keep you cool at night. I felt pretty safe there and enjoyed the proximity to the Pike Place Market and plenty to do within a walkable distance. This being my first hostel experience, I have nothing to compare it to. I would definitely stay here again!

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Hui

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice! Generally clean and many facilities.

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Esteban

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Close to everything important. Staff was friendly and helpful. Met my expectations for the most part. Overall not a bad place. Only thing I would recommend is keeping the showers cleaner.

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Veronica

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was only disappointed by the frequency and schedule for cleaning. I was impressed upon arrival. As the crowd started getting there, it became nasty quickly. Otherwise, reminds me of a Church style cleaning gig. Very tidy and clean but very old wooden styles.

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Chuanping

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice staff.

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ANDRES

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was perfect! I was shocked by how clean the whole place is, I could've slept in the restroom floors. Staff was super friendly, shared room was comfortable, mattress was immaculate and the area couldn't be better. Would definitely come back!

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Levato

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best hostel I have ever stayed in. It is very clean, the bathrooms are clean and private, there are fun activities each day and good common areas. The staff was always pleasant and it was a terrific value in a fabulous location.

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mary

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The fan next to the bed is filthy. Also property is not ADA compatible

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Rooms

Dorms are small but include privacy curtains, reading lights and fans, and under-bed lockers; some rooms have views. Comfort is mixed due to tight layouts, firm or worn mattresses/pillows, and periodic street or hallway-light noise.

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WILSON

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Had an amazing view of the Pike Place Market. The staff was friendly. The communal space was always clean and relaxed atmosphere. My only suggestion is it would have been nice to rent or buy a washcloth from the front counter. Showers have no such device for cleaning oneself.

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James

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great prices. But definitely bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.

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Elinor

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a super place to stay! It definitely follows suit with other hostels with shared rooms and bunk beds, duh, but it's clean, the bathrooms and showers are plentiful and seem pretty new! The beds come with a light and fan which was really nice. Everyone was very helpful, breakfast was a nice addition and better than what you could get at a motel or something. Perfect location to everything and public transit too! Would definitely stay again! Thanks!!

10

Jenna

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for a solo trip for my birthday, originally planned to stay just 3 days but ended up extending my stay twice and stayed for a week! Very clean and great value, the staff is amazing and very helpful and kind. The bathrooms are private, kitchen is large with many appliances, the hostel has themed nights such as free wine, beer, ice cream, dinner etc. and a bar crawl, perfect for getting to know others who are also in the same boat as you and travelling solo. Also very close to pike place market, target store just below for grocery runs, and transportation stops range from 3-10 mins walk away. Very accommodating, I stayed in both the female dorms and the co ed dorms and have a great experience with all of them! 10/10 I would stay again!

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Barbara

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I slept in the dormitory, 8 bunk beds. Not a lot of room for personal stuff, but a large locked space under the beds. The mattress was comfortable. Mostly it was very quiet, but the last night I stayed, a Wed night must have been garbage day on Thursday, a lot of noise outside at 5:30 in the morning. But there were always bathrooms available and hot water and the atmosphere was safe and friendly.

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Brianna

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

this is a good, clean hostel with friendly staff but not very comfortable. the rooms are extremely cramped & the beds are a bit hard. if you get stuck in the bunks closest to the door you’ll get woken up by the hall light everytime someone comes in or out despite the curtains :\ i stayed in the coed dorm and was disappointed that i was the only female in the room. so if you want to make some girlfriends maybe stick to the all female dorms

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Sandra

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone was super nice at the front desk. Location is unbeatable, you are at walking distance from most attractions. They give you fresh clean towels everyday for $1. The bathrooms are mostly clean, but since it was always too busy, it's imposible to have extra clean bathrooms all the time. The bedrooms are small for 8 persons, so it was difficult to get stuff from my carry-on everytime. Was even worse when 2 or 3 people were doing it at the same time. All that I can live with, but the mattres was way too fluffy, I could feel the wooden boards across my spine and lower back, which gave me back pain since day 2 in Seattle :(

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Larra

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic!! Personal fan, the reading light is more extremely bright and felt inconvenient to other roommates so I didn’t use it. The showers were a highlight.

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Xiaoxing

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything you'd expect from the services as advertised, clean, and the free breakfast was nice. My mattress had a hole in it which made sleeping on it in certain positions a little uncomfortable, though.

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Dipesh

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty cool place to stay. You have to share a room with others, but the way bunk beds are set up, pretty good privacy. Very happening area just in walking distance. I wish the AC system was a bit better. But overall great stay.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, helpful, and proactive—staff offer local tips, organize activities, and assist with special requests or luggage. A few guests reported less welcoming interactions or hiccups during check-in.

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Kia Mae

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

As soon as I walked in, Front guy was handing a drink to a guest, spilled it and swore (not sure if towards the guest or the spilt drink). He was throwing guest\'s card back to them instead of gently putting it down. Swearing at minor inconveniences. Other hosts were talking when a guy came up and asked for a drink. He could\'ve easily delegated the task to the other hosts but instead he swore and got the drink to the guest. The guy probably had a long day but it\'s kind of hard to feel welcome when that\'s the kind of attitude that "welcomes" you as soon as you walk in. Other than that, the hostel is very clean and is very close to everything that you will need while visiting.

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Karen

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The stairs are very steep, but the staff are always willing to help! I love staying here just to put my head down. Well run and clean. I feel safe here.

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Michelle

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. Super staff. Evening activities and guided tours offered. Clean bathrooms. First time at a hostel and I definitely enjoyed the experience!

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Carol

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was great amenities were awesome. The communication, parking, and overall check in process was very poorly thought out.

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VelindaDawn

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was my 1st stay at a hostel & I was pleasantly surprised. I have bad knees so called to request a bottom bunk. The gentleman who took my request did not note it on my reservation. The young man who was checking me in kindly asked the other woman who hadn't moved into her area yet if she would change. She kindly did so & I was very appreciative! I don't have his name but am very appreciative of him going the extra mile! THANKS!

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Olivia

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I lost my bags and the staff were very helpful and gave me toiletries and a towel to use in the meantime. They also gave great advise on seeing seattle on a budget and food recommendations. Staff was awesome. Facility was clean. Bathrooms are nice

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SARAH

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff could’ve been more welcoming

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Connor

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are the absolute best!

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Alexander

Dec 7, 2023

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I felt super taken care of by the staff at Green Tortoise!

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Manish

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel in downtown Seattle across the street from Pike Place Market. There’s coffee available 24/7, free breakfast every morning and wine, ice-cream etc in evening. Friendly and helpful staff. Although they recommend the west edge garage, staff rightly advised me to park at Park Place Market Parking Garage for safety.

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Location

Exceptionally central next to Pike Place Market, walkable to the waterfront, transit, and major sights; easy airport light-rail access. Some guests noted street noise and a gritty feel with unhoused individuals outside, though inside felt secure.

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Melissa

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay at the Green Tortoise Hostel in Seattle. We came over from Canada to attend a Deftones concert and visit Seattle. It was clean, staff was very friendly and we felt very safe. Bathrooms were well maintained, and there was breakfast included also. I highly recommend staying at the Green Tortoise Hostel if your in town, plus it’s just steps across from the famous Market at Pike Place, and very close to the ferry as well!

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Jocelyn

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, all you can eat breakfast, price, free walking tour with Emmitt, daily activities and lots of information.

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Jennifer

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location!

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Steven

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place, highly recommend. Walked to it after a Mariners night game, grabbed a snack on the way, safe and easy.

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Jonathan

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great central location. Excellent staff. Well run, relaxed facility, really makes you feel at home.

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Brandyn

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was very relaxing! I enjoyed the location, it’s truly in the heart ♥️ of Seattle!

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Justin

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and service, will definitely be back!

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Kevin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super nice staff . Location couldn’t be better right at the entrance to pikes market so many shops and so much good food with in walking distance took train from airport super easy to get to .

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Emelie

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk was super nice and the hostel is in a great location, just some homeless people outside in the street.

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Mylene

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, the market beside it is perfect!!!

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Dining

Guests appreciate the free breakfast and well-equipped communal kitchen. Regular evening socials with free beer, wine, ice cream, or dinners add value.

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Elinor

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a super place to stay! It definitely follows suit with other hostels with shared rooms and bunk beds, duh, but it's clean, the bathrooms and showers are plentiful and seem pretty new! The beds come with a light and fan which was really nice. Everyone was very helpful, breakfast was a nice addition and better than what you could get at a motel or something. Perfect location to everything and public transit too! Would definitely stay again! Thanks!!

10

Linh

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay in Seattle! Staffs are kind, willing to support whenever asked. It's just right to the Pike market, so convenient to visit the downtown. The hotel offers good foods & drinks, and shared space and also provides useful info for tours & activities. Thank you!

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Jae-Won

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, very friendly and helpful staff. Communal kitchen is very useful and they sometimes even have free food for the lodgers.

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masatoshi

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast and night events were fun.

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Jocelyn

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, all you can eat breakfast, price, free walking tour with Emmitt, daily activities and lots of information.

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Meijia

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I lived with 7 other roommates and they were all polite and quiet at night. The hostel has free breakfast. The kitchen is communal and there’s always free food for people. Every night, the hostel will host different events like beer nights, karaoke nights, dinners and so on… this was my first time living in a hostel and I will definitely keep trying different hostels because of the nice experience I had here!

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ANDRES

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was perfect! I was shocked by how clean the whole place is, I could've slept in the restroom floors. Staff was super friendly, shared room was comfortable, mattress was immaculate and the area couldn't be better. Would definitely come back!

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Carol

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a good spot to spend a day or two. Something different is offered each day saturday is free beer sunday free dinner .It's almost 20 fligts of stairs before you each front desk. Be Mindful of your luggage. The space is a bit dated and could use a few updates .The staff are supportive and helpful.Its close to the Market ,good food options and the waterfront

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Manish

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel in downtown Seattle across the street from Pike Place Market. There’s coffee available 24/7, free breakfast every morning and wine, ice-cream etc in evening. Friendly and helpful staff. Although they recommend the west edge garage, staff rightly advised me to park at Park Place Market Parking Garage for safety.

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Garry

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything you could need from a hostel. Even includes free breakfast and free beer, wine, food and ice cream depending on the day

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Month	Average price
January	$78
February	$78
March	$78
April	$77
May	$80
June	$125
July	$86
August	$86
September	$78
October	$88
November	$72
December	$79

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25 $89	26 $89	27 $89	28 $89	29 $89	30 $89	31 $89

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Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Female Only

Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Coed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed (Queen Bed in Coed Dorm)

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