I had such a pleasant stay at this hostel during my first visit to Portland! First of all, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, even helping ease my mind when I faced a series of delays on my flight over and didn't arrive until 5am - Vasily answered the after-hours number immediately and showed me to my room. After an agonizing trip, it completely turned around my morning.Myself and a friend stayed in the Green Leaf House in a private room. We were charmed by the space, which is on the older side (I think I heard someone say the House was originally built in the 1800s). The room had great natural light, a little desk I worked from in the morning, and a sweet, homey vibe. Most importantly, the bathrooms were clean! I'll note that the floors are a little creaky and the house has some rustic qualities, but personally, I found it all very appealing. Each structure in the hostel has separate entrances but are connected in the back by the outside space (which is lovely). The hostel is walking distance from some great shopping and restaurants! I had the opportunity to explore the area on my own and felt very safe and relaxed, stumbling upon a bustling street (I believe it was 23rd Ave) within 15 minutes. Lots of excellent vintage and resale shops, as well as higher-end boutiques. Plenty of bars and restaurants as well. Finally, the Hostel cafe was a total highlight! Honestly, the food really exceeded expectations, and I had a couple of fun conversations with other patrons and guests. Furthermore, I think there were live music opportunities every day I was there, which I wasn't expecting. It was a wonderful surprise! My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer! For the price, this hostel cannot be beat. I would probably not consider a hotel over it, because I found the community of the hostel to be such a perk of my stay in Portland. Book here immediately!

Pretty standard hostel. Not the most glamorous or anything but completely fine. The area gets some seedy people who hang out in front of the doors but i always felt safe inside.

This is a wildly overrated hostel. It’s expensive, the beds are still the metal ones we have in Europe (everywhere else I have stayed in the States has the wooden beds which don’t move and creak!) and this is the only hostel I have *ever* stayed at with no free coffee! They give you $3 off of the breakfast menu but can’t be redeemed on coffee or pastries and it’s an expensive menu, so best to think no perks at all. I would definitely recommend walking the 3 mins to Ken’s artisan bakery for your breakfast instead.

I would not recommend staying at the Northwest Portland Hostel based on my recent experience. While the location seemed promising, I encountered several serious safety concerns during my stay that were either ignored or dismissed by management.1 Hazardous Stairs Steps: The stairs steps at both the Flanders and 425 NW 18th Ave buildings are dangerously shallow, measuring less than 12 inches deep. I witnessed another guest trip on these stairs steps, nearly falling on top of me. This presents a clear hazard for anyone staying here, especially for those with larger foot sizes or mobility issues.2 Broken Soap Dish: In Flanders Room #74, the porcelain soap dish in the shower was broken and posed a serious injury risk. This was a simple fix that should’ve been addressed before it became a safety issue.3 Blocked Heat Vent: The heat vent in Flanders Room #74 was blocked by furniture, preventing any heat from reaching the room. I had to move the furniture myself, and even then, the heat was sporadic. I had no control over the heating system, which seemed to be switched off at night, despite the colder temperatures.4 Dust Hazards: After being moved to 425 NW 18th Ave #7, I found the ventilation system in the small hallway leading to my room and bathroom full of dust, which raised serious concerns about air quality. I also discovered significant amounts of dust under the bed, on the boxspring, and along the top of the mirror, which exacerbated the situation.Despite presenting clear evidence and raising these issues with management, I was told they did not consider them a significant hazard. I was ultimately refunded for the unused nights of my stay, but I would strongly advise caution when considering this hostel as your accommodation.

First time I have ever stayed at a hostel, at 60 years old I expected to be the oldest person there, I was surprised at the age range of everyone between teens and retirees. I shared a 4 bed room with a 24 year old and a 70 year old ! The check in staff were super friendly and helpful. No question was too stupid for them as I am sure they had heard it all before. All bedding is supplied and was spotlessly clean. Free loan towels were available as well as loan padlocks for bedside lockers. Like I said I stayed in a 4 bed room which was warm and comfortable I was surprised that the bed was so comfortable I was expecting a creaky saggy mattress but it was great. A personal fan and two power points for each bed as well as a reading light. At the end of the corridor we’re 4 seperate lockable bathrooms with toilet and showers, no sharing with anyone. There are also laundry facilities as well as irons/boards. A large kitchen with utensils cutlery crockery pots pans etc, just supply your food! A on site cafe serves reasonably priced food and breakfast, you also get a FREE breakfast drink and bagel with various toppings, but other options are available to purchase. Most nights have some kind of event on, the night I was there was a wine tasting, some days have free walking tours of the city too. Parking permits are available for $5 per day which is a real bargain. There are private rooms available too and they are priced accordingly, but if you don’t mind sharing with strangers it is a very economical option in quite an expensive hotel city. My one and only negative for this place was the pervasive smell of cannabis throughout, I know it’s legal but personally the smell makes me feel sick. I wish they would only allow smoking weed outside away from sleeping areas. Saying that I would definitely recommend this place and would stay again, it’s great!