after booking 3 beds with them over the phone,we arrived and the woman behind the counter said she had no reservation for us and nothing available but if we wanted to come back after 11pm at night after the red sox mariners game,we could see if they had any open beds. not getting a room was certainly terrible,but that womens... more

Very good independent hostel. Good facility in great location across from Pike St public market. The windows stayed open (no A/C), and that led to a little street noise, but beds were comfortable and clean. Rooms with double beds had privacy curtains. Recommended. more

The hostel is great value for money with complimentary breakfast daily and dinner twice a week. Located next to Pike Street Market, it is very convenient and easy to navigate. Relatively safe neighbourhood. Only setback is that the wall is rather thin and if the room is next to the toliet, you have to bear with the noise of people... more

As a couple, the whole 'double beds in dorms' experience was interesting. We stayed in what was basically a 10 bed dorm with double bunks, yet retained some privacy by using curtains surrounding each bed. Friendly atmosphere, the organised activities, free breakfasts (waffles!) and free dinner every second night make it a very economical stay for the traveller on a... more

I've stayed at GT many, many times over the years and while there have been occasional stumbles, my experiences here were by far better than almost anywhere. The staff is usually knowledgeable (this knowledge seems to taper off during the day...) and always friendly. Rooms are cleaned daily, though your roommates will have a profound affect on appearance and smell.... more

The Green Tortoise can't be beat with its outstanding prices and location. The staff really makes you feel at home and are friendly and courteous. They also distribute information on how to get to various attractions and landmarks, a very valuable asset! Also, there are constant events going on within the hostel, e.g. open-mic night, bar crawls, group tours, etc.... more

We were travelling as a group of 4 50ish women friends and booked the Green Tortoise as our usual hotel was full. We had a blast. You couldn't ask for a better location, the staff were friendly and accommodating, the room was great and the free breakfast was amazing - eggs, toast, waffles, fresh fruit, brownies, coffee and tea. You... more

I stayed here for 3 nights in a private room with my travelling friends and have to say its definately the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The room was very clean and each bed had its own fan and light. The location is amazing, the Seattle market is directly opposite and just a short walk into town. The... more

We booked into a private room at the Green Tortoise for two nights - a Friday and a Saturday. The location is fantastic - directly opposite Pike Market. We arrived early on the bus from Vancouver - around 9.30am. We were told that the room they wanted to put us in was not ready but that they did have a... more