HI - Port Townsend - Olympic Hostel in Port Townsend, WAPrint
The hostel is located at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. It overlooks the bay and mountains and is housed in an historic WWII barracks building.
Public transit from Seattle, roundtrip, is about $12.
Visit us at: olympichostel.org
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Attractions
- Beach nearby
- Hostel with a difference
- Forested area nearby
- Hiking trails nearby
- Historical sites nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Main attractions nearby
- Museums/art galleries nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- Shopping centre/market nearby
Facilities
- Cultural centre nearby
- BBQ at or near the hostel
- Breakfast at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Credit card accepted
- Discounts and concessions available
- Family rooms available
- Garden
- Earth friendly hostel
- Groups welcome
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Rates include local tax
- Lockers available
- Luggage Store
- Playground at or near the hostel
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
- Smoking room/area
Boat
Point Hudson Marina provides overnight moorage and is located about 2 miles from the hostel. The Keystone/Port Townsend ferry from Whidbey Island docks downtown, about 2 miles from the hostel.
Parking
At hostel
Location
From downtown Port Townsend at Kearney Street follow signs to Fort Worden State Park for two miles. The hostel is located up the hill behind the Park Office.
Bus
Jefferson Transit provides a Fort Worden bus from downtown Port Townsend to Fort Worden State Park, check schedules at http://www.jeffersontransit.com/. From Seattle there are no direct routes, however the following link provides the transfer information http://www.ptguide.com/gettingaround/seatac.html
Airport
SeaTac International Airport is a two-hour drive from the hostel. See the following link for other transportation options from the airport to the hostel http://www.ptguide.com/gettingaround/seatac.html
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