Best Hostels in Portland, Oregon for Backpackers and Solo Travellers

Best Hostels in Portland, Oregon for Backpackers and Solo Travellers
Portland, Oregon is the largest city in the state and the third largest city in the Pacific Northwest. It's about 70 miles from the Pacific Coast and it's known for its impressive outdoor surroundings, its many microbreweries, and its eco-friendly urban planning practices.

Portland has a handful of good hostels that are fun and eclectic places to stay where you can meet other young travelers and backpackers. Hostels have a social vibe and it's not hard to make a few friends during your time here.
How much do hostels in Portland cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Portland here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A Modern Hostel with Plenty of Great Amenities

Dorm Bed from $39.00
Private Room from $45.01
Overall Rating: 93%
1616 E Burnside St, Portland
Lolo Pass is a fairly new hostel in a modern building with a large array of amenities. Located in a great neighborhood surrounded by shops, restaurants, and bars, this is the perfect spot to start your adventures around Portland.

Choose between dorm beds in mixed or single sex dorms. Or, select one of the affordable private rooms for a single traveler or a couple. All of the rooms are new, modern, clean, and comfortable. And so are the bathrooms!

Enjoy the terrific cafe and restaurant, as well as the cool common areas. And don't miss the rooftop hangout spot, either, offering great views over the city.

The staff is friendly and helpful. They can help you plan your days exploring Portland and the surrounding area. And you'll find other typical hostel amenities here such as lockers, Wi-Fi, laundry, a kitchen to cook your own meals, air conditioning, and more.


A good hostel for backpackers and solo travellers.

Dorm Bed from $36.00
Private Room from $28.50
Overall Rating: 98%
479 NW 18th Avenue Oregon, Portland
HI Portland Northwest is one of the most popular hostels in Portland, Oregon. It's centrally located in the historic neighborhood of Northwest/Nob Hill and is near many great restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, theaters, and art galleries. The area also has a good nightlife scene. It's convenient if you want to walk downtown and is also close to Washington Park, Powell's City of Books, the farmers market, and the Pearl Arts District. The hostel is also not far from the Amtrak and Greyhound stations and the airport MAX train stops just five blocks away.

This hostel is split between two historic buildings. The main building, the Elliston, was built in 1889 and is a historic landmark in the city. It's also on the national register of historic places.

This hostel has a lot of character. There is an outdoor garden and courtyard area with a barbecue. There's also a kitchen and dining room where guests can enjoy meals they prepare themselves. There's a coffee bar and several common areas, as well as laundry facilities, public computers, and free luggage storage. If you have a car, parking is available for $2 a day.

This hostel also hosts a number of events for guests. There are regular movie nights, free walking tours of the city, and pub crawls. You can also sign up for tours to Mount St. Helens Volcano, Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls, and the Oregon Coast. During the summer months there are free weekly music concerts in nearby parks.

This hostel has dorm rooms that sleep up to eight people. Male only, female only, and co-ed rooms are all available and each guest gets a security locker for their belongings.


Dorm Bed from $53.00
Private Room from $45.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
100 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland
KEX is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and a bar. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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