Great place! Coffee shop in the lobby with one of my favorite coffee brands, Vita! Sure, theres a lot of homeless people outside, its downtown Portland.
I appreciate old buildings with history and I love how the original staircase showcases the building's history. This hostel is the first hostel I've stayed at that doesnt have a kitchen , but it did have a refrigerator. The reason for my stay was to attend an event at the Moda Center. It was close enough to walk back after a car got stuck on the tracks, and the Max wasnt moving. Comfortable linens and private bed cubby. Friendly staff, will return!