Located in one of Portland's most popular destinations. Close in, bohemian, & fun, Hawthorne Blvd is known for it's quaint eateries, coffeehouses, pubs, unique shops, and the famous Bagdad Brewpub & Theatre. A quick trip to City attractions such as Powell's Books, Old Town, Weekend Market, Washington Park, Willamette River Promenade, etc. It's the perfect blend of urban pulse and friendly attitude.
'I had a blast there! I loved Portland, the hostel, and everyone there. Thank you!'
- Bernadette G., Miami, Florida
'Hawthorne is a funky area , full of quirky little shops and cafes. The transport to downtown is frequent and easy. This hostel feels like a hostel ought to !!!'
- Paul C., Essex, England
Both 'Let's Go' and 'Lonely Planet' recommend staying with us. The hostel atmosphere is charming (dating back to the early 20th Century), clean, & safe. We have a spacious kitchen and common rooms, comfortable beds & attractive bathrooms. Outside are the front decks & side yard for relaxing and people watching.
FREE breakfast of pancakes, coffee or tea, and bagels (when available.) No lockout or curfew, & late arrivals available with prior arrangement. High-speed internet kiosk available, as well as free wireless and cabled systems for laptops. Free local phone, free linens and towels, free parking. Discount bicycle rentals on-site; Lockers and laundry machines are available, too. Call directly for private room availability.
Tours are available from the hostel to the Columbia Gorge, Mt. St. Helens, Whale Watching, Historic Portland, and others.
Please note:
Rates quoted on this website are Hostelling International member rates. Those without a member card add $3. While linens are included, lodging tax (12.5%) will be charged upon arrival. Keep in mind a few things:
We need a notice of 24 hrs in advance if you need to cancel (by 12pm (noon) Pacific Time the day prior to your arrival) or your card will be charged for the first night.
Check-in is between 12 Noon - 10pm. No arrivals are allowed after 10pm. There is no curfew or lockout period once you are checked in.
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Location
• The Hawthorne Hostel is located on Hawthorne Boulevard in the Sunnyside neighborhood, in the heart of Southeast Portland. Lonely Planet calls Hawthorne one of Portland's most youthful and dynamic neighborhoods, and with good reason. In less than ten minutes you can walk to dozens of coffeehouses, pubs, thrift stores, alternative and hippie boutique stores, ethnic and vegetarian restaurants and cafes, organic grocery stores, plus several discount movie houses, a Zen meditation center, and lots of eccentric attractions. We're also only a 15-minute bus ride from downtown Portland.
• From Greyhound/Amtrak by Public Transit:
• Walk south on NW 6th Ave towards downtown. Take a right on NW Hoyt St and walk one block to NW Broadway. Board a 9-Powell bus (Stop ID 10804) at the corner of NW Hoyt and Broadway (bus will be coming down from the bridge), pay $2.00 and grab a transfer. Get off at SW SW 5th & Taylor (Stop ID 7640). Walk 2 blocks SOUTH on 5th (you will be going UPhill) to Main, turn right on Main and at SW 6th board a 14-Hawthorne bus (Stop ID 13169 ) and show the driver your transfer. The bus will take you onto Hawthorne Blvd. Get off at the SE 30th Ave stop. We are between 30th and 31st on the left side of the street.
• From the Airport (PDX) by Public Transit:
• Buy an all zone ticket ($2.30) from one of the ticket machines. Take the Light Rail MAX Red Line (will say "City Center & Beaverton TC" on it, Stop ID 10579) to downtown. Get off at Pioneer Square North MAX Station
• (Stop ID 8383) and walk back to SW 6th (downhill). Turn right on SW 6th and walk 4 blocks to SW Main. Board a 14-Hawthorne bus (Stop ID 13169 ) and show the driver your MAX ticket. The bus will take you onto Hawthorne Blvd. Get off at the 30th Ave stop. We are between 30th and 31st on the left side of the street.
• For more info on transit, go to http://trimet.org/ or call (503) 238-RIDE.
• Driving South on I-5 from Washington: get off at exit 300B (the OMSI exit). Follow the OMSI signs which will take you to the left at the fork on the exit ramp. Head straight, following the signs for Belmont St. Take Belmont to 30th Ave, and turn right. Follow 30th until you reach Hawthorne Blvd. and turn left. The hostel is on the first block.
• Driving North on I-5 from Eugene/California: Take left lane exit 299B (I-405), stay left and immediately take exit 1A. Turn right onto Front Ave (Naito Pkwy), and another right onto the Hawthorne Bridge. Head over the bridge and up Hawthorne Blvd. We are located between 30th and 31st Avenues.
Facilities and Amenities
Family-Friendly Hostel
Groups (10+ people)
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Bike Rental
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Board Games
Book Collection/Exchange
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Animals
Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: 7 nights
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 8 AM - 10 PM (08:00-22:00)
Size: Medium (30-60 beds)
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