So here's the skinny on some basics about hostelling & what to expect during your stay with us. Many similar hostel customs are observed internationally, and many are unique to each place:

Typically, hostels provide separate sleeping quarters for men and women, along with a kitchen & common areas where folks can socialize, relax, play music, or learn more about the local area.  Many hostels, such as us, have co-ed dorms and private rooms as well.

We have a fully equipped kitchen- you just supply the groceries. There is a grocery store 2 blocks away & natural food stores within walking distance.  We are in one of the most visited areas of Portland- the Hawthorne District. There are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants, several cinemas, etc., all within the neighborhood.

Hostelling International is a member based organization- we are here to promote intercultural exchange. Memberships may be purchased upon arrival and are good for one year at any H.I. hostel the world over (there are 4400 or so of them!).  The cost is $28 for an adult, $18 for those over 55, and youths under 18 get one free. Those who do not have nor wish to buy a full membership may get a temporary one for $3 per night.

Sheets, blankets and pillows with cases are all provided at no additional charge- sorry but we prefer that you not use sleeping bags nor personal linens/pillows here. Towels may be rented for $1 if you don't have one of your own.

We have 34 beds within our 4 dorms & 2 private rooms.  There are 2 co-ed dorms, plus men's only & women's only dorms.   We have one couple's room with a double bed & private porch, plus a family room with a double bed and two twin beds. You can see pictures of them in our Photo Gallery.

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Check-in time is 12 noon through 10pm.  There are no curfews or lockout periods once you are checked in. Sorry, but we do not offer late check-ins.

You can arrive anytime after 8am but the beds will not be ready until 12 noon.  Check-out time is at 11am, but feel free to let us know if you would like to leave your bags for the day.

Reservations are strongly recommended year round.   Being a traveler's hostel, people from Portland and the surrounding area are not able to stay here. Groups are welcome and encouraged to stay here. See our Rates & Reservations page for more details.

Getting here by public transportation is easy! See our Directions page for the details.

We have a washer and dryer on site as well as internet access- a high speed kiosk & a free wireless system for notebooks.

Office hours are from 8am to 10pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. At night you may use a security code to come and go as you please- there is 24 hour access once you are checked in.  We have ample & free 24-hour parking in front of the hostel on Hawthorne Boulevard. Plenty of bike storage, too!

Sorry but no pets are allowed on site, though we do have a house cat- Bailey, and he's friendly & likes to be petted! For those concerned about allergies- Bailey is short-haried, hangs out in the common areas, but is not allowed in the sleeping rooms.

We have a ton of useful info here to help you decide how to best experience Portland and the surrounding natural splendor. Check out our 'Links' page for tour ideas & Portland in general.

Occasionally jobs open up at the hostel. Email us at hip@portlandhostel.org for more information or to see if anything's available.

If you would like to make a reservation, please go to to our "Rates and Reservations" page, or email us at hip@portlandhostel.org with your questions.

If you have any concerns, comments or praise regarding the hostel and would like to contact a manager please email: manager@portlandhostel.org

For more info on hostelling in general and the HI-USA organization, check-out  http://www.hiusa.org

 

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