San Juan Island Hostel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

425 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

San Juan Islands Museum of Art
5 min walk
Paradise Lanes
1 min walk
Victoria Ferry Station
146 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
10 min walk

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 8
6 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Adults-only hostel connected to a shopping centre in Friday Harbor with free parking

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/games room, a TV in a common area and a vending machine are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available once per stay.

San Juan Island Hostel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Friday Harbor hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

With your stay at San Juan Island Hostel, you're connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an arcade/games room.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include locker space, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
Within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum

San Juan Island Hostel offers its guests a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. San Juan Island Hostel also features a television in common area, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This Friday Harbor hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Indoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

On the boardwalk/promenade

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4 shared bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 14 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 14 and older are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

This is an adults-only property and guests under 14 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

San Juan Island Hostel Friday Harbor

San Juan Island Friday Harbor

San Juan Hostel Friday Harbor

San Juan Island Hostel Friday Harbor

San Juan Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

San Juan Island Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Casey

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Chang

13 Nov 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Pauline A.

1 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place, super comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed one night, chill atmosphere, clean, quiet, felt safe as a woman traveling alone.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Travelled with partner

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

It was fine, as expected.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynnette

Travelled with family

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

They were very reasonably priced and accommodating. Close to everything

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

9 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Alanda

7 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ping

Travelled with partner

1 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolute lack of staff or security present! Granted, Friday Harbor isn’t in a bad area but who wants random folks walking into the building at ANY hour? The sketchy “housekeeping” is another issue. Bathrooms weren’t cleaned on a daily basis and I didn’t notice any staff vacuuming or sanitizing common areas. YUCK.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy to meet likeminded travelers & it’s showers were hot and the rooms and bedding clean and warm.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Scherazade

25 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Expensive Dorm room. Not worth the risk in safety

This hostel has self check in system where your information and key is left on a counter unattended for anyone to open see take. The front door is unlocked. I came in at 10:30 at night without a key. The day of check in I sent an email to the staff at 6:30 pm because there was someone in my bed. I tried to call but the phone rang not even a voicemail. I also texted. No response. So when I came back at 10:30 that night I asked the person to move which was a problem. Had the staff responded in a timely manner there would not have been a situation. To their credit they did move me to a large room after blaming me for the situation. Believe me I was dealing with a Goldilocks bully in my bed. I wish the staff would have been more responsive with my communication and handled it before I got there. N!n3+y d011@rs for a dorm room expected much better. The rooms are dated and dirty and poorly kept. The large room had stains on the carpet. Carpet had not been vacuumed. Freshly cleaned room still had spilled wine on the table. There are a large bathroom and a small bathroom for each gender. The large bathroom was clean the small one was gross. At 1:00 a.m. random people were on the couch. Unlikely they had a room. Was afraid for my safety. The beds were clean and comfortable. I just wish there was at least a responsive staff, a little bit more attention to detail, and security measures to protect our privacy and safety.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg

23 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marla

21 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I was ill and tried to cancel and no one picked up the phone. So I was charged anyway, even though Expedia even contacted them with no response.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephani

15 Jul 2023

- Over half if electrical outlets did not work in room. - Bathrooms looking rough

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, functional, well managed hostel

This is an exceptional hostel -- clean, well organized and managed, and very comfortable. It is a hostel, not a hotel, so rooms do not have private baths and you're likely to meet other guests. I stayed in a dormitory room for one night and had everything I could want. Totally recommended; I would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Srivathsa Sripathi

3 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyamala

Travelled with family

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was more than the moneys worth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

24 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Two hours before my group was meant to check in we get a call saying “oops! We goofed and now we have no room for you tonight. Sorry!” At this point we were already on the island. All the ferries were at capacity for the rest of the day and all the hotels were full or several hundred dollars. So we had to sleep in our car, effectively trapped on the island for the night with nowhere to stay. I get it that scheduling conflicts happen, but we were owed at least 24 hours notice of this issue so that we could have prepared and not have been forced into this situation.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023