Jim
Welcome! I've been operating hostels most of my life (see Our Story). I started this hostel in 1998 after seeing a need for more hostel beds in Portland. Born on the east coast in our smallest state, Rhode Island, I moved to my father's homeland, the Pacific Northwest, when I was 15. With a degree in counseling from The Evergreen State College and training as a carpenter, what better credentials can one have to create and operate hostels. So here I am enjoying an incredible life! Some of the things I enjoy are traveling, hanging out with my staff and travelers, and playing soccer on our team.
 

Britta
Guten Tag! I am from Germany and have been working at the hostel since 1998. I studied business management in Germany and spent my summer breaks in Portland and at the Seaside International Hostel. After college, I had the chance to come back to Portland and work for the hostel. I love what Oregon has to offer:  hiking along the Oregon Coast or in the Columbia River Gorge with its many waterfalls, skiing on Mt. Hood, biking around Portland, watching $2 movies at the Mission Theater, free concerts in parks all summer long, great local micro-brew beer, ... I am sure you'll have a memorable experience in Portland and Oregon!
 

Torello
I was born and raised in Inverness, CA, but have spent the last nine years playing in a band and working in bars and restaurants in NYC.  I am happy to be back out West and am having a great time exploring and learning all that Portland has to offer.  I have lived in Kaneohe, HI and Taos, NM and spent two summers working in Alaska.  I have stayed in hostels in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Thailand and hope to stay in more in the future.  I look forward to meeting people from around the world, so please stop by and say "Hi."
 

Tracy
I was born in NY and grew up in Connecticut before being forcibly moved to Virginia at 14.  I graduated from the College of William and Mary before moving to NYC to pursue a life on the stage.  I've traveled in Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela and would love to return to Angel Falls one more time.  I enjoy playing and watching sports and look forward to checking out our own Portland Beavers down at PGE Park.
 

Rose
Hola, que tal? Bienvenido/a a Portland. Crecí en Ecuador y me mude a los Estados Unidos de adolescente. Fue un gran cambio cultural, pero me acostumbre de poco a poco, y por lo menos nos mudamos a Miami. Pase tiempo en varios países de Sur y Centro América, y me encanto. Me pienso mudar a Mexico. Para alcanzar esa meta y también mantenerme en contacto con la vida del viajero, trabajo aquí. Espero que se encuentren bien. Si tienes alguna pregunta o asunto, estamos a la orden.

Hi, how are you? Welcome to Portland. I grew up in Ecuador and came to the States as a teenager. It was a huge cultural change, but I got used to it little by little, and at least we moved to Miami. I've spent time in various South and Central American countries and loved it. I hope to move to Mexico next. I'm working here so I can achieve that goal and stay connected to the life of the traveler. Hope you enjoy it here. If you have any questions or concerns, just let us know.

Alicia
Hello travelers! My name is Alicia and I am almost a native Oregonian (if you don't count my first ten years in Southern California). I admit our winters can get a bit long and soggy but spring, summer and fall are divine - and who doesn't love a nice muddy romp through forest park in February? Before settling in Portland to live, work and study, I spent a year in Africa where I fell in love with boda bodas, dung beatles and long Land Rover drives through the bush. I've also dabbled in the East and seen some beautiful sites in Canada and the Midwest. I hope your travels are as rewarding as mine have been, and that you have a fun n funky stay with us in Portland! 

Rieko
Minasan Konnichiwa. I'm from Kagoshima, which is a city in Southern Japan. Kagoshima is very hot and humid in the summer (the opposite of Portland...). I graduated from Portland State University with an International Studies degree. Right now, I am an intern here at the Northwest Portland hostel. This is a great opportunity to learn lots of things and meet all kinds of people. Portland is a very tasty place! There is plenty of great food to try from all over the world. Also, I like Portland's local shops; great cafe's and boutiques. NW 23rd and 21st avenues are my favorites. Fondue restaurant! Crepe cafe! Good tea shop! Unique coffee shops! Salmon bagels! Stinky garlic fries! Too many goodies.., ask me where to go!

Abby
Good day, and how do you do? I hail from the east coast city of bridges, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, though I've also lived in Los Angeles and Boulder, Colorado. After studying criminal justice at a small women's college in Pittsburgh, I fell for Portland because well, I never feel weird here, just right at home. I love that people here are generally so respectful of their city and the others who live in it. You'll see me cruising the streets on my vintage mopeds, running in the parks, and winding down with tasty local brews (try Roots Organic Brewing Co). I recommend that you check out our farmer's markets, walk along the riverfront, and just try to beat my high Tetris scores at the classic style arcade, Ground Kontrol! Most importantly, talk to me and tell me about the places you have been!
 

Rowan
coming soon!

Chad  
coming soon!