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This is Portland's most centrally located hostel. You can walk to the city centre, Amtrak/Greyhound, Washington Park (Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo), Powell's City of Books, museums, downtown, the Pearl, Chinatown and more. Only 3 blocks to Portland's fareless zone: all buses, trams, and street cars are free in downtown.

We are located in the heart of Portland's historic and vibrant Northwest/Nob Hill neighborhood. Cafés, shops, brew pubs, theatres, galleries, and nightlife create a happening district. Just one block away is the Mission Brew Pub theatre ($3 movies), and Forest Park, the country's largest natural park, is a short walk away and offers great hiking and biking.

In 2006, we expanded and now have two buildings. The Elliston building, a historic landmark, ....

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This is Portland's most centrally located hostel. You can walk to the city centre, Amtrak/Greyhound, Washington Park (Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo), Powell's City of Books, museums, downtown, the Pearl, Chinatown and more. Only 3 blocks to Portland's fareless zone: all buses, trams, and street cars are free in downtown.

We are located in the heart of Portland's historic and vibrant Northwest/Nob Hill neighborhood. Cafés, shops, brew pubs, theatres, galleries, and nightlife create a happening district. Just one block away is the Mission Brew Pub theatre ($3 movies), and Forest Park, the country's largest natural park, is a short walk away and offers great hiking and biking.

In 2006, we expanded and now have two buildings. The Elliston building, a historic landmark, built in 1889, features dorms and private rooms, outside courtyard with BBQ, kitchen and dining room, small coffee bar, common areas, laundry facilities, Internet kiosk, free local phone calls, free wireless internet for laptops, free lockers and luggage storage, free parking lot and free on-street parking, and free pastries, bread and bagels. Registered guests have 24 hour access.

Helpful and friendly staff offer great information on things to see and do, and we provide free maps. Our information boards are updated every week. Van tours can be booked to Mt. St. Helens Volcano, Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountains, and the Oregon Coast. Ask for our self-guided itineraries. During the summer months there are free weekly summer music concerts in neighboring parks.

Notes on rates: rates quoted on this website are Hostelling International member rates. Non-members may join on arrival or pay $3 extra per night, per person. Lodging tax of 12.5% will be added to all overnight fees on arrival. Visit us at nwportlandhostel.com!

Notes on availability: In order to avoid over-bookings, not all of our beds are available online. Feel free to contact us directly 1-888-777-0067


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Attractions

  • Botanical centre nearby
  • City centre location
  • Cultural centre nearby
  • Forested area nearby
  • Hiking trails nearby
  • Historical sites nearby
  • Leisure facilities nearby
  • Main attractions nearby
  • Museums/art galleries nearby
  • Nightlife nearby
  • Restaurants nearby
  • River nearby
  • Shopping centre/market nearby
  • Sports centre nearby

Facilities

  • Cafe/Bar
  • Basic store available at or near the hostel
  • BBQ at or near the hostel
  • Common room(s)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
  • Discounts and concessions available
  • Family rooms available
  • Garden
  • Earth friendly hostel
  • Groups welcome
  • Individual traveller welcome
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers available
  • Luggage Store
  • Currency exchange at or near the hostel
  • Hostel open 24h
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Sheets in price
  • Smoking room/area
  • Sports facility at or near the hostel
  • Travel/Tour bureau

Metro

MAX train (PGE Park stop) - 1/4 mile; walk north on 18th Ave. 5 short blocks to hostel.

Train

Amtrak Station - 1/2 mile; Walk south 1 block, right on NW Glisan, walk 12 blocks to hostel (10 minutes) or take #17 bus up NW Glisan, get off at 19th and NW Glisan, hostel is across the street (ride free by exiting bus at 14th and walk 4 short blocks)

Parking

Free parking lot and free on-street parking around hostel

Location

From South: Take I-405 (exit 299B), exit on Everett St., left on Glisan St., 3 blocks to hostel. From North: Take I-405 (exit 302B), exit on Everett St., follow signs around block to Glisan, hostel is 3 blocks, on left.

Bus

Greyhound Station - 1/2 mile; Walk south 1 block, right on NW Glisan, walk 12 blocks to hostel (10 minutes) or take #17 bus up NW Glisan, get off at 19th and NW Glisan, hostel is across the street

Airport

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 5 miles; Take red line MAX train, exit at PGE Park, walk north on 18th Avenue 5 short blocks to hostel.

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Hostelling International USA hostels (HI-USA) provide the perfect setting for groups. The HI-USA hostel-stay experience can provide your group with affordable rates, effective sleeping arrangements, and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere not found in hotels. Our Assured Quality Standards program means you can rely on a consistent level of services and facilities including cleanliness, security and service.

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  • Hostel Group Coordinator phone: 503-241-2783
  • Hostel Manager phone: 503-241-2783
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1. Basics

  • 62 Total Beds
  • Outdoor Space
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Girl Scout "Ready" Facility find out more
  • 24 Hour Reception Desk
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Urban
  • Residential Neighborhood
  • Rural
  • National, State, or City Park Land
  • Free Pre-Trip Site Visit Available

2. Rates

Discounted member rates - all groups associated with educational or non-profit organizations automatically receive our member discount. Please order your Group Membership here.

  • $19-25 Per Person (Based on season, room type, day of week, and exclusive dorm use)
  • Taxes included
  • Breakfast included

3. Breakfast and Other Meals

  • Limited Continental (please ask hostel about specifics)
  • Free DIY Pancake Station
  • Free - Other (please check with hostel)
  • Advance Notice Required
  • Ala Carte Cafe - Items for Purchase
  • Other Meals Available with Advance Notice
  • Group Exclusive Kitchen with Advance Notice
  • General Guest Kitchen
  • Full Catering Available
  • Off-Site Group Dining Coordination

4. Dorm Room Configuration

  • 4 - 6 beds per Dorm
  • 6 - 10 beds per Dorm
  • 10+ beds per Dorm
  • Ensuite Dorms Available
  • Common Separate Gender Bathrooms
  • Private Hall Bathrooms
  • Ensuite Bathrooms
  • Dorms with Keyed Access
  • Lockers in Rooms
  • Lockers Available On-Site
  • Padlocks for Sale
  • Bed Linen and Towel Provided
  • Reading Light at Each Bed

5. Exclusive Dorm Use

  • Available by Request
  • Additional Fee May Apply
  • For Group Participants Under 18 Years of Age

6. Private Rooms for Chaperones and Bus Drivers

  • Private Group Leader Rooms (No private bath)
  • Private Group Leader Rooms (Ensuite)
  • Multiple Private Rooms Available (For general group participants)

7. Payment

  • 50% Deposit Required to Secure Reservation
  • 30 Days Prior to Stay that Full Payment is Due

8. Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Parking Very Limited and Requires Advance Reservations
  • Parking with a Fee
  • Off-Site Parking (discounts available)
  • Street Parking
  • Off-Site Bus Parking Possible (with advance reservations)

9. Meeting Space

  • 1 Rooms Available
  • 280 Room Square Footage
  • Meeting Space Rental Fee
  • Off-Site Meeting Space Available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Meeting Presentation Technology and Supplies Available (Check with hostel for details)

10. Packages

  • All Inclusive Packages (Check with hostel for specifics)
  • Girl Scout Getaway Package find out more
  • Community Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

11. Membership

Hostelling International is a non-profit membership organization promoting international understanding and peace though hostelling since 1909. To maintain our ability to offer low-budget accommodations we charge additional fees to non-members.

However, a FREE Group Membership is available to US groups. A group membership entitles everyone in the group to member rates. You must be the group leader of an organized, US based group of 10 or more people in order to apply for a free group membership.

Click here to order your FREE Group Membership today!

Portland

Food and Drink

World Cup Coffee

Can’t move more than a block before you get your morning double latte? Drag yourself across the street from HI - Portland, Northwest to our neighbors who actually roast their own beans right on site. You can sometimes smell the aroma from the hostel! They have a stack of daily papers from the local Oregonian to the NY Times sitting on the counter near the door for your reading pleasure. If you prefer, sink into one of their cozy chairs with your favorite book. They’ve got yummy baked goodies, sandwiches, and decadent desserts, too. Show them you hostel card and they’ll give you a 10% discount on your purchase.

Byways Cafe

A Diner for Travelers! Have breakfast or lunch on a budget at this laid-back and friendly little diner with a travel theme. View masters at every table give you a glimpse of places you’ve been or might someday go. They have daily specials like peach-pecan waffles as well as the old standbys. 1212 NW Glisan St., between 12th and 13th Receive a 10% discount on the bill (excluding alcohol) Open: Mon. - Sat. 7:00am – 3:00pm Sun. 7:00am – 2:00pm

Muu-Muu's

Dinner and a Drink? A great place for food, drinks, meeting old friends and new. The menu has something for everyone, and it’s all delicious. It’s a happening place late in the evening, so if you want a quiet dinner get there a little early. It’s just a hop, skip, and a jump away and right next to our neighborhood’s Cinema 21, which shows independently produced and foreign films. 612 NW 21st Ave., between Hoyt and Irving Receive a 10% discount(not including happy hour prices) check out the menu on our happy hour board. Open: Mon. - Wed. 11:30am – 12:30am Thurs. and Fri 11:30am – 1:30am Sat and Sun 10:00am – 2:00am Happy Hour, Mon – Fri. 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Rogue Ales Public House

Local Microbrews! One of Portland’s many microbrews which boasts of award-winning brews like Dead Guy Ale and Shakespeare Stout. Visit their web site: www.rogue.com. Receive 75 cents off each pint of beer and 25% off retail merchandise. Nearby at 1339 NW Flanders, between 13th and 14th Avenues Open: Sun. – Thurs. 11:00am – 11:00pm Fri. and Sat. 11:00am – 1:00am

Saint Cupcake

Satisfy your sweet tooth. Just 2 blocks away awaits all the different flavors of cupcakes you could imagine, in regular and miniature sized. Indoor and outdoor seating make this a great place close by to have a sweet snack and relax with some coffee. Hostel staff's favorite treats! Buy one full size cupcake or 2 dot sized cupcakes and get a large coffee for free! 407 NW 17th Ave. Around the corner at NW Flanders and 17th Ave. Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm; Closed Mondays Open Tues. – Thurs 9:00am – 8:00pm Fri. 9:00am – 10:00pm; Sat. 10:00am – 10:00pm
Tel: www.saintcupcake.com

Sweet Basil

The elegant side of Thai food. Locally owned and operated, incredibly tasty Thai cuisine – curries, noodles, rice, soups and more only 1 block away from HI - Portland, Northwest! Great house specials including Hawaiian Fried Rice and King Salmon Curry. Most dishes can be made vegetarian upon request. Also try their happy hour at the bar for snacks between $2.5 and $4.75! They will deliver to the hostel. Check out the menu in the restaurant book at the front desk. Receive a 10% food discount (excluding happy hour prices) 1639 NW Glisan St., 1 block away at 17th www.sweetbasilor.com Lunch Special: Monday – Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday – Saturday 5:00 pm - 10 pm

Tea Zone and Camilla Lounge

Tea and cocktails that will rock you! Tea bar and cocktail lounge with specials that are almost as special as you are... live music Tuesday - Saturday at 9pm! Free movie night with Noah on Sundays at 5pm! Open jazz jam session every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month starting at 9pm! So much happening, all with great tea, cocktails and atmosphere. Check out the schedule at their website - www.teazone.com. 510 NW 11th Ave, corner of NW Glisan 10% off any non-alcoholic beverage AND Happy Hour prices all hours in the Lounge Lounge open Tues – Sat 4pm – 12am and Sun 4pm – 7pm Store Hours: Monday 8am-7pm; Tuesday to Friday 8am-Midnight Saturday 10am-Midnight: Sunday 10am-8pm

Goods and Services

Next Adventures

Outdoor Gear and Equipment - New, used, buy, sell, trade. Portland's Alternative Sporting Goods store. New, used, and closeout gear for camping, climbing, kayaking, snow sports, and apparel at great prices. Check them out on the web at www.nextadventure.net for inventory and current deals. 426 SE Grand Ave., (@ Stark) Trimet bus route #6 Get 10% off at Portland’s alternative sporting goods store Open: Mon. – Fri. 10:00am – 7:00pm Sat. 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm
Tel: 503-233-0706

EcoShuttle

All entertainment tour services are geared towards a worry-free environmentally friendly experience, with a seasoned driver to shuttle your group in bio-diesel powered vehicles to your favorite destinations. These customizable events include wine tours, outdoor educational adventures, evening shuttle services, trips to the coast, the Gorge and other Pacific Northwest attractions are also offered. EcoShuttle™ also offers a green-friendly airport shuttle for people of all ages for a worry-free travel experience to and from PDX. www.ecoshuttle.net $10 per person for 3 or more riders; 20%-25% discount on all tours The Environmental Commuter Options Co. 1540 SE Clinton
Tel: 503-548-4480

ZipCar

Share a car! All over Portland – many cars within 1 or 2 blocks! Drive zipcars by the hour or day! It's like having your own car in the city—but with free gas and insurance. Okay, it's better than having your own car. Convenient – 24/7 access to Zipcars parked all over the city. Load up at the store or zip out of town! Simple – reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive. Yup, it's that easy. Smart – save cash! Gas and insurance are included in our low hourly and daily rates. Fun – drive MINIs, hybrids, pickups and more. www.zipcar.com Use coupon code available at the front desk and join for only $35 for the year and receive a $25 credit!
Tel: 503-459-3286

Travel and Tours

Enterprise Car Rentals

Looking to take a day trip in OR and WA?? Enterprise offers a special rate with unlimited miles in OR and WA and weekend specials. Stop by and inquire or call for details, or check their website: www.enterprise.com. Ask for the Hostelling International member discount! 1623 W Burnside (16th and Burnside) Open: Mon. – Fri. 7:30am – 6:00pm Sat. 9:00am – 2:00pm, closed Sundays
Tel: 503-220-8200

Eco Tours of Oregon

Van Trips to the Great Outdoors Want to explore some of the natural wonders in and surrounding Portland but don’t have a car? Join a half-day or full-day tour to the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, the Oregon Coast, and other places. For more info on their tours and schedules check out. www.ecotours-of-oregon.com. Pay cash at front desk to receive the discounted rate. Toll free at 1-888-TOURS-33.
Tel: 503-245-1428

Portland Walking Tours

Discounts on award-winning tours with local experts. Why not explore Portland with someone who knows it well? Join up with a walking tour for a little exercise and explore the history, food, architecture, neighborhoods, bridges, parks, fountains, artwork, and unique places in Portland. Tours and schedules vary. The “Best of Portland” walking tour is offered daily, leaving at 10:00am from the TravelPortland office at Pioneer Courthouse Square. For more information go to www.portlandwalkingtours.com. $1 off Best of Portland $1 off Underground Portland $5 off Epicurean Excursion tour
Tel: 503- 774-4522

Entertainment

CoHo Productions

Take in a Play! Add some culture to your vacation with our own neighborhood theater. Check out their website for current shows: www.cohoproductions.org or check out our Theater Information Board in the Hallway Receive discounted tickets for $15 to any CoHo Production Based on availability • Call for reservations. Performances are typically Thurs. – Sat. at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm 2257 NW Raleigh St., between 22nd and 23rd Avenues
Tel: 503-220-2646

Other

North Portland Bike Rental

See Portland with the wind whipping through your hair. Rent hybrid bikes at a discount from us at the front desk. Explore our bike friendly city for only $20 for the first day, and $15 each additional day. Check about weekly rates.

Get Involved

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Been there, done that? You've seen the world and now you want to share it! The perfect way to do this is through volunteering at Hostelling International-USA. Click here for volunteer opportunities at our local hostels and councils.

Our philosophy about volunteers: "Volunteers are an essential part of the hostelling movement, playing a key role in sharing their own life experiences and passion for travel with hostellers locally and from around the world. HI-USA volunteers will be vital contributors to the future of hostelling by providing innovative ideas, resources, and serving as hostelling ambassadors in their local communities."