Portland Hostels

This is a complete list of all known hostels in Portland. If you know of a Portland hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.

(Southeast)

HI - Portland, Hawthorne Neighborhood Hostel

"A cool little hostel located on Hawthorne, a young progressive area of Portland known for its bead stores, crafts shops, and coffee shops. It's located in Southeast Portland, which is on the other side of the river from downtown. It takes about 20 minutes by bus or 30 minutes by bike to get to downtown from the hostel. The hostel was converted from an old house and it still feels like a house. Out front there is a nice big porch. The living room area has places to chat with people...

(Northwest)

HI - Portland, Northwest Neighborhood Hostel

"A simple hostel in a good location. It's located just northwest of downtown, about a 15 minute walk to Pioneer Square. It's also just a few blocks away from the free bus square that covers all of the downtown area. Going the other direction, it's just a few minutes away from the trendy northwest area shops (centered around 23rd Avenue, AKA "trendy-third"). There are also plenty of good bars in that area, especially on 21st Avenue. It's plainly decorated but reasonably clean. The...

(Troutdale)

McMenamins Edgefield

"McMenamins Edgefield is located in Troutdale, but it's only about 25 minutes from downtown Portland by car. It's a European-style lodge with mostly private rooms, but they also offer a few shared dorm rooms. The lodge is in a historic old building on an estate dating back to 1911 (the locals claim it's haunted). The walls of the lodge are painted with all sorts of whimsical (and somewhat bizarre) illustrations dating back to the building's years as a retirement home. The rooms are...

(Downtown)

Joyce Hotel

"This is a large hotel with some shared dorm rooms located in the northwest part of downtown. If you're looking for a fun hostel to hang out with other young backpackers, this may not be the best choice. There are occassionally some young travellers that stay here, but not many. And all of the rooms are smoking, so the whole place is smoky and dusty. The location is good if you want to be downtown, but if you have a car you'll have to either park far away or pay for a parking garage."...

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Portland Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Christine

There are amazing restaurants here -- in particular a vegan and a Greek restaurant right smack in downtown. There are lots of gardens in and outside the city and tons of parks where you can see both Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens.

Comment by Anonymous

Portland is a liberal, hippie town that doesn't deserve to have consumers' hard-earned cash. Everywhere I went people were rude and stuck up. It is beautiful but the people make it not worth going back. It's not a recommended stay unless you go out of the city, maybe then you will have a better time than I did!

Comment by David Muniandy

If you want to know what heaven looks like, just visit Portland, then you'll realise by yourself after seeing it. It is a great place to live peacefully, no crime and a safe place from natural disaster. Wonderful angels are living here, don't miss it.

Comment by Amos

I have never been to a better city. Its full of fun, history, art, music, good food and tone of micro-brewery beer, culture, and parks, and great libaries and shops! I have been to all the big and small cities in the United States AND WILL NEVER COME ACROSS A CITY THIS AMAZING! Bring a rain coat! -Amos

Comment by Josh

Portland may feel small, which is part of its charm, but it is not a "small American city". The metropolitan area population ranks 22nd in the USA at about 2.2 million people.

Comment by David

One word: Beautiful. Portland is not a big tourist city, but that is because people don't know what a gem it is. Come for a weekend. If you have a car you can drive to Mt. Hood and Multnomah falls, or if not just enjoy downtown. Be sure to visit Powell's, the biggest bookstore in the world, encompassing an entire city block.

Comment by Anonymous

Portland... it isn't a big tourist destination really, but there may be no better example of the ideal small American city. It's a young town and the locals are some of the most genuinely friendly people you'll find anywhere. It has a lively downtown and nightlife. And it's surrounded on all sides by great outdoor hiking areas, including the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. Mt. St. Helens is a short drive away, and if you're into skiing, check out nearby Mt. Hood. It's the only mountain in North America with year-round snow skiing.

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