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 9.7!

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Eve
Russia Russia
The location is the best, right next to Public Market Center! Everything is at a walkable distance. This place is a good fit for young people. Great value for the money!
Shana
China China
The location was excellent—right across from Pike Place Market. The bed was a standard bunk with a privacy curtain, which was great. Breakfast was quite simple (bread with jam and butter, cereal, and basic fruit like bananas and canned peaches),...
Jeffrey
United States United States
Everything! Perfect location! Great staff! Private showers/restrooms were perfect. Room arrangement was perfect with no riffraff. Great free breakfast setup. Towel service $1 one time for duration of stay. Cheap onsite laundry. Met lots of other...
Michael
United States United States
Being across the street from the Pike St market is the best location in town. Staff is what I need coming in off the road.
Pedro
Colombia Colombia
Best located in downtown in front of the famous pike market.
Heather
United States United States
Great location, safe, clean, generous and interactive
Ali
Germany Germany
First of all, each comment and review was made by comarpign this facility with all the other hostel experiences I have had. Therefore, for instance, their beds might be not as comfy as a 5* hotel but was definitely the best I had in a hostel. Not...
Owen
United States United States
The staff is very helpful/friendly and they keep the facilities very clean. 😀
Matt
Germany Germany
Super great location! Right in the heart of downtown Seattle. It would be hard to find a better location anywhere in Seattle. Staff was great. Very helpful checking in. Breakfast was better than I expected with options to cook your own eggs in...
Devonta
United States United States
Very close to the main Seattle attractions and the staff was nice.

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Amenities of Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

House rules

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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