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The Green Tortoise Hostel is located in the center of Seattle, yards away from the historic Pike Place Market. Outside our doors are vast waterfront views, several acclaimed restaurants, the Seattle Space Needle, and the Museum of Pop Culture.

The Green Tortoise exudes modern charm, includes European style showers with heated tile flooring, privacy curtains around every bunk, and a well-equipped kitchen for cooking or socializing.

The experienced Green Tortoise staff will guide you through the city with their massive pub crawls, free walking tours, & more.

We're the perfect place to be yourself and meet like minded inviduals!

Private Bathrooms
Communal Kitchen
Group Activities
Laundry Facility
Wi-Fi & Printing
Foosball Table & Games
Safe Deposit Boxes & Baggage Storage
Smoking Lounge
ATM Cash Machines

Our Rooms

We offer co-ed dorms (male & female), female-only dorms, private rooms and queen beds in a bunk bed format.

Each bed has a large storage locker, reading light, fan, four plug outlet and privacy curtains. Bathrooms are individual units with sink, shower, toilet, and locking door for total privacy.

Single Bunk Beds

Single Bed

Available in co-ed or female-only dorm rooms.

Per night from $41
Queen Bunk Beds

Queen Bed

Spacious sleeping for individuals or couples in a shared co-ed dorm room.

Per night from $50
Private Rooms

Private Rooms

A whole room to yourself - for small groups, couples or private individuals.

Per night from $90
The World Famous Green Tortoise Adventure Travel #GThistory

Our Story

The World Famous Green Tortoise Adventure Travel began over 40 years ago, with one sturdy bus and the realization that beautiful places, great food, and sociable people were the only essentials for gratifying travel experiences.

The Green Tortoise hostels in Seattle and San Francisco are built on the fine tradition of a social communal experience. We have expanded and refined the hostel experience with free internet, free meals, private bathrooms, and comforts that make The Green Tortoise unique.

Events & Adventures

Directions

The Green Tortoise Hostel is located at 105 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101 - just off the corner of 1st Avenue and across the street from the iconic Pike Place Market. We're in the heart of Seattle, and there are lots of ways to get to make it to the hostel.

From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Link Light Rail (1-Line) connects Sea-Tac Airport and Downtown Seattle with trains running every 15 minutes (from 5am-12am) for $3.

  • - Take North and exit downtown at Symphony Station. Walk toward Union St to Pike St. Turn left on Pike St.
  • - If you exit at Westlake Station, from Pine St walk toward 2nd Ave. Turn left at 2nd Ave and right at Pike St.
  • - We are located on Pike St across from the Starbucks and above the Seattle Shirt Company.

Seattle Yellow Cab taxis can be found 24/7 on the third floor of the airport parking garage, and offer a $40 flat rate to the Downtown Seattle Hotel District. Rideshare apps Lyft and Uber are also widely available in the greater Seattle area, plus a range of taxi and shuttle services.

Travel tip: download map directions before leaving the airport.

From King St (Amtrak) Station

From King St Station, take the Link Light Rail (1-Line) from International District/Chinatown Station

  • - Take North and exit downtown at Symphony Station. Walk toward Union St to Pike St. Turn left on Pike St.
  • - If you exit at Westlake Station, from Pine St walk toward 2nd Ave. Turn left at 2nd Ave and right at Pike St.
  • - We are located on Pike St across from the Starbucks and above the Seattle Shirt Company.

From Greyhound Bus Station

Walk west to take the Link Light Rail (1-Line) from Stadium Station.

  • - Take North and exit downtown at Symphony Station. Walk toward Union St to Pike St. Turn left on Pike St.
  • - If you exit at Westlake Station, from Pine St walk toward 2nd Ave. Turn left at 2nd Ave and right at Pike St.
  • - We are located on Pike St across from the Starbucks and above the Seattle Shirt Company.

From Bolt Bus Station

Take the stairs or elevator down to the bus tunnel and take any northbound bus (Bay A & B) to Westlake Station.

  • - Exit to Pine St walk toward 2nd Ave. Turn left at 2nd Ave and right at Pike St.
  • - We are located on Pike St across from the Starbucks and above the Seattle Shirt Company.

Car Parking

We have a special for guests with the West Edge (or Place) Garage on Pike & 2nd Ave to store your vehicle for the duration of your stay (please note the garage has no in-and-out privileges). Bring your stub to the hostel before paying for discounted parking at $21 per 24 hours. Current hours: 7am-7pm.

If you arrive after the garage closes, download the SpotHero app for all parking options in the area.