Voted the best hostel in the USA!
Recently named Best Hostel in the USA by Hostelworld’s 2025 HOSCAR Awards, based on over 7 million bookings.
Northwest Portland Hostel
Experience Portland’s top-rated, family-owned hostel, in the vibrant Northwest District! Our well-traveled staff always knows what’s happening and can point you in the direction of our favorite restaurants and the best things to see and do in town. Explore nearby downtown attractions, Washington Park, the Rose and Japanese Gardens, and hiking trails. Join our daily events like walking tours, beer & wine tastings, live music, and trivia nights. For over 25 years, our mission has been to provide a welcoming, affordable, and safe space, connecting Portland with travelers worldwide and making a positive impact locally and beyond.
Our Awards
Our Hostel is located in the heart of Portland, within walking distance to most attractions.
Other amenities:
Free in-room lockers
Free WiFi
24-hour access (front desk access 7am - 11pm)
Free luggage storage on the day of arrival and departure
laundry facilities
Fully equipped self-service kitchen
Outdoor courtyard and garden with BBQ
Bike storage room
On-site café open 7am - 11pm every day with espresso, full menu, and 12 local beers, wine and kombucha on tap
Since opening, we’ve expanded from a 36-bed hostel into a village of 6 buildings, many from the late 1800s. We offer 40 private rooms, 140 dorm beds, 1 apartment, including a Group Lodging Building. Our 6th building, completed in 2017, houses our fantastic Hostel Cafe—a highlight of our guests’ stay!
Dorms & Private Rooms
Studio Apartment
Location
We’re located in Portland’s vibrant Nob Hill/Northwest district—just steps from downtown and walkable to top attractions like NW 23rd Ave, Powell’s City of Books, Washington Park, the Pearl District, and Oldtown/Chinatown.
Public transportation is easy:
10–15 min walk from Amtrak/Greyhound
MAX light rail from the airport stops 5 blocks away
Several buses stop nearby
We’re nestled between two lively neighborhoods:
Nob Hill: Lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars, and Victorian architecture
The Pearl District: A revitalized industrial area turned art hub with galleries, parks, wine bars, and shops
The hostel spans five buildings, most on the National Register of Historic Places, in Portland’s historic Alphabet District—known for its charming streets and unique history.
We’re a Social Hub!
Join us every morning for locally roasted Cascadia coffee and house-made pastries. The Hostel Cafe is open seven days a week from morning until late, offering an espresso bar and 12 local beers, ciders, and kombucha on tap. Unwind by our seasonal open flame fire pit, catch live music in the Commons, relax in our Secret Garden, or cook in our modern shared kitchen.
Ask our staff about discounted tours of Portland, Columbia River Gorge & Waterfalls, Mount St. Helens Volcano, the Oregon Coast.
Hostel Events
We offer free events for registered hostel guests every day. Here's a general overview.
Monday Live Music with a featured artist and open mic (6:30pm - 10pm)
Wednesday Walking Tour (10:30am)
Trivia Night in the hostel’s Commons (7pm)
Thursday Traditional Old Time Music jamming in the Cafe
Friday Walking Tour (10:30am)
Tap Tasting in the Commons (7pm)
Saturday Blues Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm; 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month)
Sunday Walking Tour (10:30am)
Irish Jam in the Cafe (1:30pm), Youth Irish Jam (noon; 2nd Sunday of each month)
Additional scheduled community events:
Thursdays, 7pm - 10pm: Traditional American Old Time Music Jam
Sundays, 1:30pm : Irish Music Jam
The Hostel Café is a place for our travelers to experience a variety of American classic meals and sample Pacific NW brews on tap.
A place where travelers get to know one another, share stories and learn of life in another land. A place where the world gets a whole lot smaller. A place where travelers and the local community can intermingle: It's the neighborhood's common room!
