Across from downtown Seattle's famous Pike Place Market and near the Seattle Art Museum. Popular among budget travelers, solo travelers & hikers! This hostel offers free wireless internet access and breakfast consisting of make-your-own eggs, breads, cereals, oatmeal, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and hot cocoa. Lines are provided. Free luggage storage is also featured before check-in and after check-out. Guests can also prepare their own meals with the hostel's fully equipped kitchen. After a busy day, guests can relax in the common room and watch a movie, play board games, or join the nightly hostel social events! Nearby attractions including Pike Place Market and Show Box are only seconds away from the Seattle Green Tortoise Hostel. The Space Needle, Convention Center, Climate Pledge Arena, Waterfront are all walking distances! Guests can also sign up for Seattle Free Walking Tours that starts right at the lobby of the hostel, and get a 3% off for Beneath the Street Tour!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Seattle, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Seattle
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kaitlyn
    Canada Canada
    Staff was amazing- very informative and friendly, and seemed like the gave each guest equal care. The amenities were great, and there were lots of activities hosted or advertised by the hostel for anyone looking to get to know the city or other...
  • Nicolette
    Canada Canada
    Clean! Free brekky! Events every night Free walking tours Lots of bathrooms that are very clean Beds are comfy! Curtins on all beds for privacy A safe spot to put bikes ( have to go up stairs but totally fine) Right next to target for groceries...
  • Beril
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Perfect location, you are right in the middle of downtown Seattle, right across the Pike Place Market. The staff is great, they offer a social event almost every evening, and the breakfast is very convenient.

Area info

Amenities of Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $26 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

-Cash is an acctepted method of payment, but all guests must have a credit card.

-All guests must provide a valid government-issued photo identification, credit/debit card and travel documents upon arrival.

-Washington State ID's must have an address 50 mile radius away from zip code 98101 or additionally present a document showing an event in Seattle that you plan to attend.

-All payments occur during check in for the full amount of your stay.

We do not take payment over the phone, all transactions must take place in person. We do not take a 3rd party payment.

-Guests travel at their own risk. Please note that reservations may be canceled if a guest seems to be sick with COVID-19 symptoms and/or refuses to take a diagnosing test when asked by our staff, or tests positive.

- Different rates and payment/cancelation policies apply to a group booking for 8+ people. Please contact the hostel directly. Groups that doesn't comply to the group policy or are not communicable may be subjected to be canceled.

-Unfortunately, due to the age, historic nature, and limitations of our building, there is no accessible route or powered elevator onsite.

-Pets or emotional support animals are not allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

  • Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle is 2,450 feet from the center of Seattle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.