Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
US$78
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
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US$78
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle average US$72 in the cheapest month (November) and US$125 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$78 |
| February | US$78 |
| March | US$78 |
| April | US$77 |
| May | US$80 |
| June | US$125 |
| July | US$86 |
| August | US$86 |
| September | US$78 |
| October | US$88 |
| November | US$72 |
| December | US$79 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$125)
Cheapest: November (~US$72)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle in Seattle (Downtown Seattle), you'll be steps from Pike Place Market and 4 minutes by foot from Seattle Waterfront. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Seattle Convention Center Arch Building and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66.
What's nearby
Pike Place Market(0.1 Miles)
The Showbox(0.1 Miles)
Seattle Central Business District(0.1 Miles)
Seattle Art Museum(0.1 Miles)
Original Starbucks(0.2 Miles)
Seattle Aquarium(0.2 Miles)
Benaroya Hall(0.2 Miles)
Seattle Waterfront(0.2 Miles)
Moore Theatre(0.3 Miles)
Westlake Center(0.3 Miles)
Nordstrom(0.3 Miles)
5th Avenue Theater(0.4 Miles)
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building(0.4 Miles)
Seattle Great Wheel(0.4 Miles)
Seattle Central Library(0.4 Miles)
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)(2.2 Miles)
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)(6 Miles)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)(14.6 Miles)
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)(23.6 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
ATM/Cash machine
Live music
Location
105 1/2 Pike Street, Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Pike Place Market (0.1 Miles)
The Showbox (0.1 Miles)
Seattle Central Business District (0.1 Miles)
Seattle Art Museum (0.1 Miles)
Original Starbucks (0.2 Miles)
Seattle Aquarium (0.2 Miles)
Room options
8
Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed (Queen Bed in Coed Dorm)
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
205 ft²
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
22
Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Female Only
Room details
1 Single Bed
205 ft²
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
22
Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Coed
Room details
1 Single Bed
205 ft²
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
Guest reviews of Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 2,062 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
13%
Family
4%
Group
24%
Solo
52%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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.
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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
2 Sept 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.
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
22 Oct 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
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
7 Apr 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!
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
7 Aug 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.
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
23 Jun 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.
Great staff, vibe plus free breakfast. Amenities and cleanliness are above average as a hostel. Recommend to anyone looking for a economical accommodation.
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Alexandria
4 Aug 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.
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
25 May 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.
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
24 Aug 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
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
21 Jun 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.
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
27 Nov 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
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
24 Jul 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!!
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
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Smells bad in the hallway.
Smells bad in the hallway.
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Heather
18 Sept 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!
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!
10
Hui
1 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice! Generally clean and many facilities.
Very nice! Generally clean and many facilities.
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Esteban
17 Jun 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.
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
30 Jun 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.
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
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, nice staff.
Clean room, nice staff.
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ANDRES
26 Jun 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!
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
30 Jun 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.
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
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The fan next to the bed is filthy. Also property is not ADA compatible
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
13 Dec 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.
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
29 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great prices. But definitely bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.
Great prices. But definitely bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.
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Elinor
24 Jul 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!!
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
21 Nov 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!
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
11 Nov 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.
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
7 Dec 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
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
3 Sept 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 :(
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
16 Jun 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.
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
13 Jan 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.
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
12 Sept 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.
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
8 Oct 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.
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
2 Sept 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.
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
9 Jun 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!
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
26 Jun 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.
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
14 Mar 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!
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
2 Jul 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
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
20 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff could’ve been more welcoming
Staff could’ve been more welcoming
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Connor
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff are the absolute best!
The staff are the absolute best!
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Alexander
7 Dec 2023
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I felt super taken care of by the staff at Green Tortoise!
I felt super taken care of by the staff at Green Tortoise!
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Manish
23 Apr 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.
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
5 Mar 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!
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
31 Oct 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.
Great location, all you can eat breakfast, price, free walking tour with Emmitt, daily activities and lots of information.
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Jennifer
15 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location!
Great location!
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Steven
26 Aug 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.
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
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great central location. Excellent staff. Well run, relaxed facility, really makes you feel at home.
Great central location. Excellent staff. Well run, relaxed facility, really makes you feel at home.
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Brandyn
25 Apr 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!
My stay was very relaxing! I enjoyed the location, it’s truly in the heart ♥️ of Seattle!
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Justin
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and service, will definitely be back!
Great location and service, will definitely be back!
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Kevin
10 Aug 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 .
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
7 Jul 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.
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
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well located, the market beside it is perfect!!!
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
24 Jul 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!!
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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Linh
17 Jul 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!
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
29 Aug 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.
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
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast and night events were fun.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast and night events were fun.
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Jocelyn
31 Oct 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.
Great location, all you can eat breakfast, price, free walking tour with Emmitt, daily activities and lots of information.
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Meijia
7 Apr 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!
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
26 Jun 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!
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
24 Aug 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
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
23 Apr 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.
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
27 Nov 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
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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Jenny
last week
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything about staying here was fantastic! I highly recommend! I will stay here again!
Everything about staying here was fantastic! I highly recommend! I will stay here again!
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Christopher
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great experience, friendly staff, perfect location
Great experience, friendly staff, perfect location
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Alexandria
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A short easy overnight stay to save on a cruise travel day this female only dormitory was perfect.
A short easy overnight stay to save on a cruise travel day this female only dormitory was perfect.
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Kate
12 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly & helpful staff, multiple bathrooms/showers available, AC and fans were provided in the room. They provided clear instructions for the stay, and offered market/local tours and nice amenities.
Very friendly & helpful staff, multiple bathrooms/showers available, AC and fans were provided in the room. They provided clear instructions for the stay, and offered market/local tours and nice amenities.
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Timothy
9 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I was there for one night to see a concert. The air-conditioning worked fine, and the rooms, washrooms, and showers were clean. I didn't use anything else. I found parking for my motorcycle using SpotHero in advance within a 5 min walk.
I was there for one night to see a concert. The air-conditioning worked fine, and the rooms, washrooms, and showers were clean. I didn't use anything else. I found parking for my motorcycle using SpotHero in advance within a 5 min walk.
FAQs about Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available nearby for a fee of USD 26 per night, located approximately 1969 feet away and open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility details are not provided.
How is the property situated in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located steps from Pike Place Market and 4 minutes by foot from Seattle Waterfront. It is 0.6 miles from Bell Street Cruise Terminal and 0.2 miles from Seattle Aquarium.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80.4672 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- This property does not allow stays of longer than 7 nights.
- Nearby parking fee: USD 26 per night (1969 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
ATM/Cash machine
Live music
Services
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
ATM/Cash machine
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Lockers Available
General
Non-smoking rooms
Vending machines
Activities
Live music
Evening Entertainment
Parking
Parking
Parking (Limited)
Internet
Free wi-fi