Seattle's backpacker central – and what a location right across the street from Pike Place Market! Green Tortoise Hostel got its start in the ’70s and while it still retains a bit of that era's crustiness, the 30 bunk rooms and 16 European-style rooms (shared bath and shower) are clean and comfortable. Free breakfast includes waffles and eggs.
The hostel offers a free dinner three nights a week and there are weekly events such as open-mike nights.