Green Tortoise Backpacker's Guesthouse is conveniently located at First Ave. and Pike Street, right around the famous Pike Place Market.

The hostel, with a view of the Puget Sound and the Market, boasts of 30 bunk rooms in an elegantly restored which once served as short-term housing for loggers, dock workers, and Miners who came to Seattle in the early 20th century.

The beautiful historical building has plenty of modern charms too: European style bath and shower rooms are brand new, as are the kitchen and common areas. It's within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, The Pike Place Market, The Space Needle, The Experience Music Project, Pioneer Square, and more. Plus, we have….

The following freebies are available:
Nine Free Internet Terminals for you to use
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast, including fresh baked brownies, make-your-own waffles, fresh fruit, eggs, toast, butter, jam and honey.
Free Dinner three times a week
Wednesday Night Open Mike
Best Location in Seattle!
World Famous For Fun and Friends

The Green Tortoise's accommodating staff can arrange tours to explore the city or make suggestions for independent travel. An extensive information board lists what to see and do and how to get around.

Pike Place Market is famous for fish-throwing, fresh local produce, bakeries, flower shops, cafes, the original Starbucks location, and dozens of ethnic food stalls and restaurants. This colorful neighborhood is also one of the city's safest, and our hostel is a close walk to such famous landmarks as Seattle Center (where the Space Needle and the Experience Music Project *AKA the Jimmy Hendrix museum * are located), Pioneer Square, the Waterfront, the Washington State Ferries to nearby communities, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne.

Coming to town for a live music show? Come check us out -- we're located pretty much in the heart of the live music scene with venues like the Crocodile Cafe, the Showbox Theater, the Paramount Theater, and the Moore Theater all just blocks away from us.
The Green Tortoise Hostel offers the best value for your dollar. All of our prices include taxes. We also offer free breakfast, 9 free high-speed Internet access terminals, and free dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We also sell discounted tickets for movies and the Experience Music Project (you save $6).