Find Cheap Hostels in Seattle

By staying at a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your stay. You can check out the theaters and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to look first: Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle - Located within a 5-minute walk of Pike Place Market and Seattle Aquarium. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers, and lockers in all rooms. The Seattle Kraken Sweet Suite - Located within a 20-minute walk of Seattle University. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen at this property. You’ll find hair dryers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Dragonstone Sweet Suite - Located within a 20-minute walk of Seattle University. Property features include free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. The Golden Lion Sweet Suite - Located within a 20-minute walk of Seattle University. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with hair dryers and coffee/tea makers. Stag Sweet Suite - Located within a 20-minute walk of Seattle University. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find hair dryers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Seattle, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Seattle are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

Generally, Seattle is known for its theaters, art, and museums. Major attractions include Pike Place Market, Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, and Space Needle. Get out into nature with places like Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, and Pioneer Square. Cultural attractions include Moore Theater, The Showbox, and 5th Avenue Theater.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Seattle in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base), 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away. An alternative is Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), situated 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Westlake Station, Westlake Ave Hub Station, and University Street Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from King Street Station, Tukwila Station, or Edmonds Station.