Coronavirus Update:
We are following Oregon Health Authority and CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our guests, staff and community. Here's what staying at our hostel will look like in the age of coronavirus:
We put up protective plexiglass at the check-in counter. Please wear a cloth face covering when you enter the building. Our staff will wear face coverings as well.
During your stay, we ask you to wear face covering in areas that are shared with other guests, such as hallways and common areas, and keep a six feet distance between yourself and anyone you're not traveling with. We reduced max capacity in these spaces to help guests maintain a safe distance.
Our outdoor spaces are open for fresh air and safe socializing. You'll find chairs and tables spaced a bit further apart than usual so you can relax at a safe distance from anyone you're not traveling with. Both the Secret Garden and our Courtyard are partially covered.
Our staff wipes down high-touch surfaces, like counter tops and doorknobs, as well as hallway bathrooms and the kitchen throughout the day. When they come through, please help us out by vacating the room so they can have all the space they need to get the job done.
We provide hand sanitizer in common spaces as well as disinfectant spray bottles in bathrooms. We also have cleaning supplies and disinfectant spray bottles available for your use in common areas. The disinfectant we use is registered with the EPA and effective against the coronavirus.
We leave a room vacant for 24 hours after a guest checks out so we can properly air it out and clean it.
Occupancy in dorm rooms has been reduced; exclusive dorm rooms are available for a small surcharge. Small groups traveling together (think: friends and families) will be booked into their own exclusive dorm rooms. Private guest rooms with double or queen beds, and family rooms (double bed and a set of bunks) are also available.
Our linens are cleaned in accordance with CDC guidelines.
We will ask you for your phone number and email address at check-in, just in case local health authorities need to conduct any contact tracing.
Behind the scenes, our staff goes through a covid symptom screening and temperature check at the beginning of their shifts to make sure no one is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. They all have been trained in new safety and cleaning protocols. We provide them with plenty of masks, hand sanitizer, and space from each other throughout their shifts.
We are not offering any social events. Our staff is can share local travel advice and activities that will allow you to maintain a safe distance from others.
Our café is currently closed. But, you can still get the same breakfast as "take-out" through our front desk, from 9am - 11am. Our bagels are from Bentley's, just up the street, served with your choice of cream cheese, jam, and butter; plus locally roasted coffee, tea or juice).
Check out what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends for travelers. Be sure to check local advisories prior to your trip as well, as local conditions can change rapidly: Oregon Health Authority.
Our current office hours are 9am - 10pm, every day.
We look forward to welcoming you in the near future!
We started a GoFundMe for our staff. All funds raised will go to support staff with their rent payments to get through this crisis.
If you are interested in purchasing gift certificates (no expiration dates) for future lodging at the hostel or food and drinks at the Hostel Cafe please email us at info@nwportlandhostel.com. The gift certificates can given to friends and family, or used yourself.
Voted 3rd best medium size hostel in the world!*
This bustling Hostel offers affordable lodging in dorms and private rooms to travelers from around the world. Centrally located, in the historic and vibrant Northwest part of town, you can walk to most attractions. The hostel offers daily events, such as free walking tours, tap tastings, live music, and community dinners.
*based on 1.1 million customer reviews of 17,700 properties across the world listed on Hostelworld in 2019.
The Northwest Portland Hostel & Guesthouse is located in the heart of Portland, within walking distance to most attractions.
In 1998, we opened our small 36 bed hostel. Over the years, we have grown from that original building, to a village of 6 buildings, all in the same block. Each building has its own character and special features with most built in the late 1800’s. You’ll find common areas, outdoor gardens and courtyard, 2 kitchens to prepare your own meals, 32 private rooms, 160 dorm beds in small dorms, and 2 apartments. In the spring of 2017, we completed construction of our 5th building, designed and built from the ground up. Here we added the final touch to our hostel, the Hostel Café!
Other amenities:
free in-room lockers
free WiFi
24-hour access
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
CONTACT
(503) 241-2783
info@nwportlandhostel.com
LOCATION
479 NW 18th Avenue
(on the corner of NW 18th Avenue & Glisan Street)
Portland, OR 97209