On 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 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 bagels & pastries; $1 pancake breakfasts, coffee & tea served. 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, free parking. Discount bicyle rentals on-site; Lockers and laundry machines are available, too. Call directly for private room and late dorm availability.Tours are available from the hostel to the Columbia Gorge, Mt. St. Helens, Whale Watching, Historic Portland, and others.
Office: 8am - 10pm Pacific Time. Please check in by 10pm-the front desk closes. No lockout or curfew, once checked in.
Opening times (over the year):
All year
Directions
Bus:
On NW 5th Ave, behind the Greyhound station, purchase a two zone ticket ($2.00) from the ticket machine at Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan St MAX Station (Stop ID 7601). Board a MAX Yellow or Green Line light rail train. Get off at City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson St MAX Station stop. Walk north on SW 5th (in the opposite direction of where the train’s going), turn right on Madison and walk to SW Madison & 4th (Stop ID 3639) . Board a 14-Hawthorne bus (show the driver your MAX ticket—it works as a transfer!) 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.
Metro:
See separate entries for directions to the hostel via transit from bus depot, train station, and airport.
Parking:
We have plenty of free parking, both onsite and on the streets. There is always a spot within a block, and there are no time limits or meters.
Location:
From the South: I-5 to left side exit 299B (I-405), immediately take left side exit 1A to Naito Pkwy, right on Front Ave, right on Hawthorne Bridge to Hawthorne & 30th. From the North: From I-5 exit 300B and bear left (OMSI) at fork in ramp onto Belmont Ave., right on SE 30th Ave, left on Hawthorne. From East: I-84 to 43rd Ave. (exit 2), left at light, left on 39thAve., right on Hawthorne Blvd. to 31st.
Rail:
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.
Airport:
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.
