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Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel

425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
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Port Townsend, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Briefly, I paid a fortune for a private room, they promised me, then sent a man in to share it with me! The front staff was like a robot, saying there was 'nothing' she could do, no manager, and for me to calm down, and refused to refund me so I could go elsewhere; I had to live with it... More

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Salmon Arm, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This is one of the cleanest and friendliest Hostels I have stayed in. It was also pretty quiet (Rare for a downtown hostel.) The bathrooms and dorm rooms were very clean. There is a nice kitchen area to make your own food, also very clean. I have been in some NIGHTMARE hostels and this is definitely a shining example of... More

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NWPortlandOR, Manager at Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Hi David! Thanks for the kind review! We really appreciate it! Please visit us again next time you're in PDX! THANK YOU!!! More

Port Townsend, Washington
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Yes, this was one of the prettiest and cleanest hostels I have been, having had a membership and traveled the world in them. But beware, they rip you off! The hostel guide had them at $30, we were going to stay there before when I checked it out so I had cut and pasted that info. Indeed, some reviews mention... More

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Garden Grove, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I stayed here for 4 nights in a 4 bed male dorm. I had an overall pleasant stay with no major complaints. The dorm was clean, quiet and comfortable. I was assigned a top bunk bed which is smaller than the bottom beds and a little small for my height. There were plenty of showers and restrooms- I never had... More

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california
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37 reviews 37 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

This is quieter than the Hawthorne Hostel in Portland, even though it is very close to the freeway and a main road. It's on the corner of 2 one way roads, so that cut the traffic in half compared to the heavy traffic on Hawthorne and the freeway noise is blocked by a couple of blocks of solid buildings. I... More

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Dublin
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53 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I only stayed one night here, had I stayed longer I might have met more people and had a more enjoyable time. The staff were very helpful at pointing out the tourist activities and there was a "free" (you just pay for public transport) walk to the park overlooking portland, which was pretty good.

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

I stayed for just one night in a private room. It was clean and quiet, though spartan. Bathrooms - same thing. I found it a convenient place to stay, safe neighborhood, parking available, a decent price. Nothing fancy but a very solid place to stay. Staff was not unfriendly but weren't very outgoing.

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The location was good and the staff were really friendly but that's about where it's good points end. I was given a room in basement which I found to be cold and when I put my boots on the morning they felt like they were damp. No one spoke to anyone else so it was hard as a solo traveller... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

It's an oversized hostel where nobody really chats with anyone. The front desk morning crew is friendly, however 50% of the afternoon team leaves a lot to be desired. No smile, no friendliness, and an absolute lack of interest in the fact that the dorm room is cold and has no heat. (According to her, the heat comes through the... More

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NWPortlandOR, Owner at Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel, responded to this review
16 February 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write about your stay with us. It's disappointing to hear that your experience was unpleasant. I've put most of my life into creating a hostel that is a "home on the road" for travelers. Our ratings and comments are mostly high, but I do listen to those with criticism. We take pride in hiring... More

Los Angeles, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

This is one of the best hostels in the US! The staff is so helpful and informative. The location is nice, quiet, safe and just a jaunt to some great places. Its a short ways over the bridge from Amtrak. I loved the area and people so much I wanted to move there!

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Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hotel
Address: 425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Region: United States > Oregon > Portland
Amenities:
Kitchenette
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Ranked #2 of 10 Speciality lodging in Portland
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Private rooms and dorms, common kitchen, outdoor courtyard and gardens. Central location in NW Portland near the Pearl. Portland's best bargain! ... more   less 
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