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Green Tortoise Hostel

4.2 (274 reviews)
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MemysefandI ..

Just wanted to say thank you Tyler !!! You helped me a lot by changing my reservation! Great location: there is a target right beside and multiple bars and restaurants ; Great 24h staff; Free breakfast and you can cook your own eggs (provided by them); Cleanliness: not the best. My bedsheets were stained and bathrooms were always full of hair; Bath towels can be rented for $1; The building itself is a bit old They have free tours and every day of the week they have something different ( free beer, free ice cream) Overall very cool hostel!

Joop V.

I needed a quick decent place to just rest my head for a night in Seattle and head out to the airport in the morning. No way would I want to spend hundred of dollars for 10 hours use to lay my head. It was also quite affordable...for just ~$45/night (shared female-only bunkbed room though, not private!). That was where Green Tortoise came into my plan. The hostel was in a convenient location. It was just 5 min walk from Univ Street Light Rail Station, so it was great to be able to go to places from downtown to airport without breaking a bank. P.S. Be ware, the this is a hostel, so amenities aren't necessarily tops. They also don't take anyone local or anyone who lives within 50 miles of a hostel I believe (e.g. only travelers!). For me, it was fine as I barely spent some hours there (good for me to just take a quick, quiet nap, have access to internet, shower/brush my teeth and explore a city a bit). If you are looking for real hotel amenities, this wasn't it.

Danny A.

No frills pretty run of the mill hostel experience. Plenty of amenities and friendly staff

Pike Place Market a Few Steps out from the hostel
Aspen W.

I really enjoyed staying at the Green Tortoise. They have very fun events, and their central location is truly unbeatable. It's a 25 minute walk from the Seattle Center, and a 1 minute walk from Pike Place. I loved getting a different breakfast from a different culture each morning at the market. I stayed in a co-ed dorm for four nights and never had issues (bring an eyemask and earplugs if you're staying in a hostel dorm). The dorms have privacy curtains, outlets, personal fans, and reading lights, and they are clean. The restrooms are cleaned twice a day, I felt perfectly fine showering in them and was always able to find a vacant one. The commons are lower quality than a lot of hostels I've stayed in. There are a lot of tables and chairs, but few couches or more comfortable seating, which I love for new friends and studying. They are still very lively, however, and people regularly stayed up past 2 am while I was there. Unfortunately, the noise of those post-pub crawl or karaoke night owls did make it very difficult to sleep, even with earplugs and a floor above them. This is certainly a social hostel, so be aware. Parking was not fun. I parked at the west edge garage, which does not have great reviews for safety, and the rush hour downtown traffic was a nightmare. I removed everything from my car preemptively and put "In-car camera" stickers on my vehicle. It worked, and I was not broken into, but many others have not had such luck. It was over $100 dollars for 4 days. I met someone who parked outside the city and bussed in to avoid the high prices and thieves, and honestly, I wish I had done that. So, something to consider for those with cars. Overall, the hostel was great as far as hostels go. I only spent one day by myself because I kept making friends and going out with groups. There are so many cool things nearby, and I loved the Starbucks Roastery, Pike Place, the Ferris Wheel, and Seattle Center. I recommend getting a citypass if you are staying for a couple days.

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Jina H.

Great location and staff, the amenities and cleanliness were spot on In a shared female dorm with 3 sets of bunk beds. Each had a locker available at the bottom and curtains to block ut the sides, though it was a little hard to pull the curtains for privacy. The pillows maybe too flat but not a big deal. Heating and cooling for the room was back and forth as it was hard to tell how the room would be regulated. Bathrooms are set up for individual use and multiple locations- lobby and upstairs. Some had better water pressure than others and would lock better too. Breakfast was self serve as well as clean up, a good spread of the basics and then some with a full kitchen. Communication with the staff is easy and they are helpful too, accessible 24/7

Great staff, room had great A/C unit. Plenty of bathrooms. Across the street from likes place also!!!

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Lindsey J.

This spot is killer!! And I booked thru air bnb so I got a pretty good deal! Upon arrival, I noticed their hours were posted as 24/7 which was awesome so I didn't have to worry about going out for a few drinks late at night. The service was super friendly and helpful. There's laundry and refrigerators for food storage although I did not use them. The bunk I had was in a room of 6 and there was a lock box for my stuff underneath the beds. I liked that the bathrooms were cleaned 3x a day and the shower pressure was nice. The only thing I would recommend is some updates to the furniture, carpet, and other interior stuff (some of it was a little musty).

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Brianna B.

You get what you pay for! Apparently, this place is in a prime location! I went a couple weeks ago during the pandemic. Everything was still closed. The market was dead on a daily basis---but I take the local's word for it. With parking costs, the price honestly might even out. Parking was $21/24 hours including the discount. The kicker is, the garage closes at 6pm and there are not in-and-out privileges. My friend and I decided to park at an airport parking lot and take the train back to the hostel---it was a hassle but much more economical! Friend was able to keep his bike in the room. I was pleasantly surprised that the 'private room' consisted of 4 bunk beds. Each bed had a privacy curtain. The bed was comfortable enough and the provided light and personal fan were a nice touch. There were storage areas underneath the beds. Locks are not provided but are available to purchase or rent---as is toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and towels. Breakfast was 100% self-serve. You have to cook your own eggs and do your own dishes in the kitchen. All-in-all would stay again. Just know that the amenities are extra.

Great place. I particularly enjoyed breakfast at this seat.

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GT is a classic hostel and the original one in the city of Seattle. Come enjoy downtown and be right in the middle of it all!

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Cannot best this location, ajacent to Pike's Farmers Market in Seattle. Fun travelers, group city tours, clean rooms..

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Best hostel hands down!!!!!!!!! Friendly service! Excellen touring service!! Weed friendly!!!!

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If you book the Queen bed dorm room is it just you and your traveling companion or does someone else get the top bunk?

Hi Kathy! We have queen bed dorm rooms and private rooms. If you book a queen bed in a dorm room, there will be other travelers using the other bunk beds in the room!

Can you lock the room when you leave? Especially if you have a private room?

All the room doors automatically lock including the hallway doors!

Does the hostel provide bathroom linens and bedsheets?

They do provide bedsheets....and they offer towel service for$1

Is it safe to leave your luggage in the shared room? Is there any designated spot to keep your bags safely while you're away to see the town?

Well there is plenty of room in the locker under the bed and you could purchase a lock to lock it. Also they will hold your luggage for free which they have a nametag system. We left our stuff under the bed unlocked because we didn't have anything… 

Hi! Do you offer parking?

Hi! We don't offer parking at the hostel but do partner with the West Edge parking lot to give a… 

Hi, I was wondering if it was a loud place? Thanks

I stayed here and it wasn't loud. The other roomies were as respectful as you'd expect anyone sharing a room with strangers to be. And we couldn't hear from room to room. It was really fun and very clean. Nice bathrooms too.

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“It's in a perfect location and right across the street from Pike Markets and 5 mins away from Seattle Aquarium.”

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Private room with bunks and a sink

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American Hotel Hostel - Mural on one of the kitchen area walls.

Mural on one of the kitchen area walls.

American Hotel Hostel - Lumen Stadium is right across the street from the hotel. Saw the Seattle sounders beat Miami for the league championship

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Wayfarer's Rest - Janky rope railing for top bunk.  Rope was frayed and broke when my daughter went up there.  Too low to be an effective railing anyway.

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One of the (very clean) common areas.

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The barricade we had to create.

Green Tortoise Hostel - hostels - Updated November 2026

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