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Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Pike Place Market

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Interior
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Travelers find themselves in Seattle's vibrant center at Green Tortoise Hostel, near Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, in-room WiFi for planning adventures, a library for downtime, and practical amenities like laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Coed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Coed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Fan
Heated bathroom floor
18 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed (Queen Bed In Coed Dorm)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed (Queen Bed In Coed Dorm)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Fan
Heated bathroom floor
16 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Female Only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dorm Room, 1 Twin Bed, Female Only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Fan
Heated bathroom floor
18 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
105 PIKE STREET, Seattle, WA, 98101

What's nearby

  • Pike Place Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seattle Convention Center Arch Building - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seattle Waterfront - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Space Needle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • University Street Station - 5 min walk
  • King Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Storyville Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pike Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crumpet Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Paris - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Hostel near Pike Place Market
A short walk from Seattle Waterfront and Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle provides free continental breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Heated floors, rainfall showers, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; USD 26 per night; discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Green Tortoise Hostel
Green Tortoise Seattle
Green Tortoise
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle Seattle
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle located?

Located in Downtown Seattle, this hostel is steps from The Showbox and Pike Place Market. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Aquarium are also within 15 minutes. University Street Station is only a 5-minute walk and Westlake Station is 6 minutes.

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Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 655 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place right in front of Pikes Market
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly what we needed. Close to tourist areas and transit, everything was also clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pike can be a dodgey area at night time but the hostel itself was incredible! Free breakfast too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was all I’d have expected. Clean bed, sheets, common spaces, free breakfast, 24h lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shresth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tingyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is really good, first time in hostel loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation.　I strongly　recommend．
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, all you can eat breakfast, price, free walking tour with Emmitt, daily activities and lots of information.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great amenities were awesome. The communication, parking, and overall check in process was very poorly thought out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Super staff. Evening activities and guided tours offered. Clean bathrooms. First time at a hostel and I definitely enjoyed the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jemmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ling

Don’t like to be forced to write a review I don’t have a 41 characters to say
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I had stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

masatoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast and night events were fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing super helpful, social and all around a great time to be around
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just needed a one night stay nothing fancy, good price, close to docks
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and Helpful

Front Desk was friendly and are ready to help when you need assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K

It was so fun to be right across the street from Pike Place Market and a couple blocks from Seattle Art Museum. Staff was lovely and I felt very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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