HI-Portland Hostel, Northwest
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HI-Portland Hostel, Northwest
Portland, Oregon
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Centrally located in the heart of Portland. Walk to City Center, Amtrak/Greyhound, open-air markets and most attractions |
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| 425 Nw 18th Ave | | Portland, Oregon | | 97209 | | | | Property type: Hostel | | Built in 1889, last renovated in 2006 |
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User Rating: 3.8 (2 reviews) |
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| Standard Rates: 22.00 - 22.00 (US Dollar) |  | Available Discounts: Rates quoted on this website are Hostelling International member rates. Non-members may join on arrival or pay $3 extra per night, per person. |
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| Overview | [ Top ] | [ Bottom ] |
 | We are centrally located in the heart of Portland. You can walk to downtown, 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. The airport MAX train stops only 5 blocks from hostel (get off at PGE Park). | | 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. Registration hours are from 8am-11pm. Starting June 1, registration hours will be from 8am - 12midnight. | | 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. |
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| Location |
| We are located in the Northwest/Nob Hill neighborhood, just a few blocks from many popular shops, cafes, pubs, cinemas, and some of the city's best restaurants. We are also walking distance to many area attractions, including downtown Portland, Saturday/Sunday market, the famous Powell's Bookstore, numerous art galleries, the Classic Chinese Garden, museums, and Pioneer Square. The Rose Gardens and Japanese Gardens are a short bus ride or a 30-minute walk away. The Greyhound bus and Amtrak train station are also nearby, catch a free bus or walk 12 blocks (10 minutes) to the hostel. From the airport there is a regular light rail (MAX) service to downtown. The MAX only stops 6 blocks from the hostel. | | Directions | 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. | | Transportation | From Airport: Take red line MAX train to PGE Park, walk north on 18th Avenue 5 blocks, Flanders Street & Glisan Street.
From Train or Bus: walk south 1 block, then right on Glisan, 12 blocks to hostel (10 minutes) or ride #17 bus free by exiting at 14th & Glisan and walking 4 blocks west and turn left on NW 18th Ave. | | Airport | Portland International Airport (PDX), 5 miles | | |
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| Features and Amenities | [ Top ] | [ Bottom ] |
Our hostel features 24-hour access for registered guests, common lounge and deck areas, kitchen facilities, coin-operated laundry facilities, Internet access and a small coffee bar. Our registration hours are 8am-11pm. If you will be arriving after 11pm we need to know in advance.
Nearby Points of Interest
 | Powell's City of Books - 10-minute walk | | Saturday Market (& Sunday's too) - 15-minute walk | | Mission Theater and Brew Pub - 1-minute walk | | Rose Garden and Japanese Garden - 20-minute walk | | Classical Chinese Garden - 15-minute walk | | Forest Park - 15-minute walk | | Portland Art Museum - 20-minute walk | | Pearl District - 3-minute walk |
| Amenities
 | BBQ area | | Concierge | | Free local phonecalls | | Laundry/valet service | | Linen included | | Linen rental | | Meeting facilities | | Multi-lingual staff | | No Smoking | | No curfew | | Open 24 Hours | | Parking (free) | | Pets not allowed | | Tour/sightseeing assistance | | Wireless internet |
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| Room Features |
| Our dorms are small with 4-8 beds. Our 8-bed dorms are separated in room with 2-4 beds each. | | All of our private rooms have a full size bed, and many have a single bed or a set of bunks as well. One private room at the hostel has its own bathroom, all others are shared baths. The rates range from $36 to $59 per night plus lodging tax (add $3 per person if you are not a member). Linen and towels are included. |
| Room Types
| Double | | Female Dorm | | Male Dorm | | Mixed Dorm | | Quad | | Single | | Triple | | Twin |
| Amenities
| Backpacker facilities | | Clock radio | | Coffee/tea maker | | Fax machine | | Hairdryer | | Internet access | | Iron/ironing board | | Kitchenettes | | Lockers | | Microwave | | Refrigerator | | Shared bathroom | | Telephone | | Television not available |
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| Nearby Restaurants
| Cha Cha Cha | Mexican restaurant | | Blue Moon | Great pub food and micro-brew beer | | Typhoon | Thai restaurant | | Swagat | Indian restaurant with lunch buffett | | Escape From New York | Pizza by the Slice |
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| Policies and Other Information |
| Credit cards accepted: | Visa MasterCard Discover | | Taxes of 12.50% are added to the base room rate at the time of payment. | | Additional charges apply for extra person in room. | | Cancellation policy: | Please note that we have a 24-hour cancellation policy for dorm space, 48-hour for private rooms. You must cancel any reserved date 24/48 hours beforehand. We charge the full amount of the first night of your reservation for late cancellations. | | |
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