Hosteling International--Seattle

• Phalaenopsis03
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I stayed at this hostel for several nights and was thoroughly satisfied with my accommodations. Being that I was on a budget (I paid $35 a night) and only needed a room for sleeping in, HI Seattle was perfect! The location was fantastic; the staff were friendly and helpful; the rooms were clean and safe; the free daily continental breakfasts were filling; and the hostellers they attracted were cool people. There's also in-room lockers, internet access available ($1.00 for 12 minutes), a library, a TV room, and a laundry facility on the premises. The hostel also offers activities you can sign up for at the front desk. The week I was there, I took advantage of catching an improv show at the local theater, a minute up from the hostel. Tickets are normally $10 or $12, but the hostel hooked us up for free. Sweet! And the show was awesome!

I highly recommend HI Seattle!

From Sea-Tac airport I took public transportation and had an easy time. Take 194 (express bus vs. 174, non-express) from Bay 2 of the airport. Get off on 4th Ave. and University in downtown. Walk three blocks west 'til you hit 1st Ave. and Union St. where you'll look for some steps going down. Take them 'til you hit the hostel. It's basically on the corner of Post Alley and Union St.

Unique Quality: Location, location, location! This hostel is only a three minute walk from Pike Place Market, 15 minutes by foot to Pioneer Square, and even walkable to the Seattle Center. I think it took me approximately 45 minutes to get to the Space Needle (I felt like exploring the city on foot). Another fabulous perk is the great breakfast spread they provide for free between 8am and 9am. Just make sure you're up before 8:30am or you'll lose out on the o.j. and granola cereal, which seemed to be the first to go every day. Oh yeah, the only bad thing about this place is that the room can get hot in the summer, so you'd probably want to keep your windows open all day and night.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel

Hosteling International--Seattle Photo: 4-person dorm room

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• Fewf
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• emerson24_2002
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• jamiesno
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Hosteling International Seattle was the second hostel I had ever stayed in. The first was in Quebec City. Prior to departure I was unsure based on reviews but when I got to the hostel it was in a perfect location right downtown. Just one minute away from the Pike Place Market and just one minute away from the waterfront.

It was on Union Street but not really visable from 1st Avenue. You had to go down some stairs in an alley to get to the main entrance. Inside the hostel was nice, I had a private room with a bunk bed for $49 USD a night with no bathroom. I used a shared area down the hall for showers.

Another interesting feature of this hostel was the free continental breakfast each morning at 8 am. I was super impressed by the high speed wireless internet that allowed me to play around with VT in the night time where there was no television in the rooms obviously.

Another interesting feature you may not appreciate was the first two nights there was a group of local thugs rap singing outside my window. I started to enjoy it later on night one but I've saved more on this for a warning and danger tip.

Overall I thought this hostel was a steal and I would stay here again no questions asked.

• Opinion of Price: about average

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• nichole_521
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• KatyaB
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• lareina
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Cheap Downtown Digs!

HI Seattle has a fantastic location in downtown Seattle and best of all, it is cheap! We stayed in a 4-bed dorm room for about $20/each. Our room had electronic locks, personal lockers, and was close to the bathrooms, the TV room, and the breakfast/common room. A substantial breakfast (included) was served every morning and we were able to meet some great people there. The staff was great with the exception of the guy who checked us in. Also, we came by car and used the hostel's lot for $7/day...dirt cheap by Seattle standards. The hostel is open 24hrs.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive

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• karen75
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HI Seattle - great place !!

Stayed one night at this hostel and was very impressed with the place. It's in an amazing location - right beside Pike Place Market, and it overlooks the Seattle Waterfront. It's within walking distance to the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium, the Waterfront, etc. We had a great view of the water from our dorm room and met a ton of cool people who were also staying at the hostel.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive

Hosteling International--Seattle Photo: Stairs to HI

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