The hotel the hostel is in is beautiful and there is a cute cafe in the lobby. The rooftop is lovely (no guests that aren’t staying at the hotel or (maybe) purchasing from the cafe can be on the rooftop, as a heads up. It’s very close to many Portland attractions and there is a public transportation stop within walking distance that will take you where you need to go. The area might be intimidating if you aren’t from a big city, but I was able to walk alone during the day!