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About this property
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Muhammad
Indonesia
“Clean room, very close to everywhere, many free amenities.” - Daimy
Netherlands
“Great hostel, perfect location, really friendly staff and they organise fun activities to get to know the city and meet people. Everything was very clear and the bathrooms are so beautiful. Definitely recommend.” - James
Australia
“The location of the Green Tortoise was excellent at First and Pike opposite the Pier Markets. Breakfast was good and you cook your own eggs. There was lots of fun activities including free icecream and free wine nights.” - Louise
Canada
“Location near airport teain link and at pikes market and walking to Chihuly art” - Adrien
United Kingdom
“Super clean, very friendly staff and clientele, great attention to detail and nice bits like organised tours, evening activities, smoking area, common room, piano, etc.” - Hsien
Taiwan
“-The air conditioner in the room is working great. -The friendly staff and free activities. -The location.” - James
Australia
“Great position on corner of Pike and First Avenue. Hostel was well run and helpful during my first stay in Seattle!” - Anna
United States
“Very functional private bunks with curtains all around, lots of outlets for charging and storage next to bed for your phone etc. Luggage storage was spacious and secure! Great location! Felt safe as a solo female traveler!” - Kit
Singapore
“Excellent staff. Unexpected breakfast buffet which was v good” - Risa
Japan
“The location is in the middle of Seattle downtown, having good access to every touristic places. This hostel has a little locker underneath the bed for each person, allow shared room that tends to be messy with everyone's stuff to be very...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
-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/cancellation 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 cancelled.
-Unfortunately, due to the age, historic nature, and limitations of our building, there is no accessible route or powered lift onsite.
-Pets or emotional support animals are not allowed.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.