Downtown Seattle stay.At this Downtown Seattle hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Pike Place Market and Seattle Aquarium, both within a 5-minute walk. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Lumen Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Seattle Waterfront - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Space Needle - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
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
Victrola Coffee Roasters - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
DeLaurenti Food & Wine - 1 min walk
Japonessa Sushi Cocina - 2 min walk
Pike Brewing Company - 2 min walk
About this property
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Hostel near Pike Place Market in Seattle
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seattle hostel.
31 guestrooms or units
Continental breakfast (free)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Library
Television in lobby
ATM
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Lockers available
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. This Seattle hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
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
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
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
No pets 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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: USD 26 per night (1969 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
This property does not allow stays of longer than 7 nights.
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
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It's right in the corner of the Pike Street Market. Had old charm. A big dining and sitting area. They even had a free dinner, beer and ice cream at 7:30. There were older people staying and a few couples. It was very welcoming.
My stay was very relaxing! I enjoyed the location, it’s truly in the heart ♥️ of Seattle!
Brandyn
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Amenities
I would stay again.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meijia
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
I lived with 7 other roommates and they were all polite and quiet at night. The hostel has free breakfast. The kitchen is communal and there’s always free food for people. Every night, the hostel will host different events like beer nights, karaoke nights, dinners and so on… this was my first time living in a hostel and I will definitely keep trying different hostels because of the nice experience I had here!
Really liked the breakfast area and the proximity to everything. I could get to the market, aquarium, museum, and space needle within 20 min of walking and the train and bus stops were close by for everything else. Everyone was very helpful with directions as well.
Arin
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hans
Mar 24, 2025
Very unique and enjoyable experience, close to everything downtown. Definitely will visit again.
My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay at the Green Tortoise Hostel in Seattle. We came over from Canada to attend a Deftones concert and visit Seattle. It was clean, staff was very friendly and we felt very safe. Bathrooms were well maintained, and there was breakfast included also.
I highly recommend staying at the Green Tortoise Hostel if your in town, plus it’s just steps across from the famous Market at Pike Place, and very close to the ferry as well!
I was just in for a night; my first ever experience at a hostel. I loved how convenient the location was to everywhere I needed to get to during this trip. Pike Place was right across the street, which made for easy exploring.
The staff were all wonderful, knowledgeable and answered the many questions I had with smiles.
It is an older building, the space is a little tight where the bunks are; none of which bothered me; I just needed a place to sleep and store my things while I attended my functions.
I loved that they have nightly community gatherings; I did not attend those, but I liked that it was an option.
Everything you'd expect from the services as advertised, clean, and the free breakfast was nice. My mattress had a hole in it which made sleeping on it in certain positions a little uncomfortable, though.