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City Hostel Seattle

2327 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 (Ballard)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Perth, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed in a private room for 2 nights and were happy with our stay overall. It isn't the most exciting hostel ever and it was pretty quiet when we stayed so if you are looking to party I would probably go somewhere else...but then again I don't think much partying happens in Seattle. Breakfast is average but they do... More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We stayed for one night, and it was the best night of our lives. Seattle may have been dreary and rainy, but the city hostel was a ray of graffiti adorned sunshine. The staff put up with my inability to be a normal human, and gave me directions to wherever I needed to go! The rooms were really cool and... More

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Heidelberg, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I can't believe the positive reviews about this profit oriented hostel (not a HI hostel) could be true... Some people from the staff must have been asked to write them. I can't believe the pictures about the building and the rooms can be true. It was not the same place that I have experienced (I checked my credit card payment... More

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Penang Island, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Stayed here for 5 days. The staff were very friendly and helpful and willing to take time to give you advice on visiting attractions. Breakfast was really good as well, a variety of toast, cereal, fruits, tea and coffee for you to choose from. The location was also good as it was a walking distance from attractions such as pike... More

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Dublin
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56 reviews 56 reviews
54 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I stayed here for nearly a week, the location is excellent, with lots of tourist spots within walking distance, and also lots of restaurants (happy hour!) nearby also. the staff are super friendly with lots of suggestions of where to go and what to see. Breakfast is pretty good too... all you can eat fruit, toast with peanut butter &... More

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Vancouver
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This place is VERY secure, central, has amazingly clean rooms, very friendly staff and a perfect atmosphere for one night or more. I only stayed one night with a bunch of friends in a dorm room and it was great. I slept like a baby and didn't even hardly see anyone else except for in the lobby or at breakfast... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Location and price are the reasons we stayed here. Close to Pike place markets, harbour, space needle etc with lots of nice restaurants around. Breakfast includes bread, cereals, coffee and fruit and was ample to start the day. Rooms are arty, clean, warm and comfortable with ample hot water. Staff were friendly and helpful and you need to show your... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Expensive for what we got. Breakfast was poor- as the staff assisting one guest in taking 8 slices of bread so he could have them for lunch and dinner while then there was no bread left for us!! branded as an 'art' hostel but out room was pretty bare. Check in was PAINFUL!! Clean hostel though

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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

I stayed here for three days while vacationing Seattle for the first time. If you want to be close to Pikes Place Market and the Space Needle, this is the place to be. However, if you want to be inside of the city, then it would be a little bit of a walk (about 15-20 min). Comfort wise, the bed... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Stayed here with my boyfriend in October, in a dorm room sleeping 4. The hostel is in a lovely location, surrounded by bars and restaurants, and within walking distance to the Public Market and touristy attractions. Real plus point. Sinks in the rooms which is nice, and clean toilets and showers. Kitchen on each floor, which was also very clean.... More

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Address: 2327 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Region: United States > Washington > Seattle > Ballard
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