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San Juan Island Hostel

1.5 star property
San Juan Island offers scenic beauty, excellent coffee, pool, ping pong, and fascinating whale-focused museums.

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San Juan Island Hostel captures the island's charm while positioning travelers near the Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Guests enjoy an arcade/game room, free in-room WiFi, and access to a nearby health club, with a lobby TV area for downtime.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Hostel is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park, while Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are cultural highlights. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and English Camp are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
425 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whale Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lafarge Open Space - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

San Juan Island Hostel

Hostel near San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Located close to Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum, San Juan Island Hostel provides an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at San Juan Island Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Guests under 14 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

San Juan Island Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Friday Harbor
San Juan Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan Island Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at San Juan Island Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at San Juan Island Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at San Juan Island Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is San Juan Island Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and San Juan Island National Historic Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

San Juan Island Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janiss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Meg

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay within walking distance to a lot of shopping and dining options. The place is really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very reasonably priced and accommodating. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Wonderful

Private room with bunk bed for three and bathroom down hall. Great location. Friendly. Safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

It was easy and comfortable and very secure. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overall is average , location is ok

The island is not big, if you stay here, you can walk through the downtown within 10 mins. The typical youth hotel, shared bath room, restroom and kitchen etc. The private room is quite. only a bed and two chairs in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shyamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was more than the moneys worth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was fine, as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Beihua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise at 2:45 AM!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was for at least 6 people and much larger than necessary for the two of us. The most of the beds were mainly for one person. The double bed we slept in had a ladder going to an upper bed that I kept banging my foot on! The cost, $177/night(two nights) would have been very fair for a group of four people, but it was at least $77 more than any hotel that we stayed in during our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stephani

- Over half if electrical outlets did not work in room. - Bathrooms looking rough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ping

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

2/10 Terrible

Marla

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

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

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

6/10 Okay

Scherazade

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

Douglas

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

Great Location

A good value, convenient location and clean. Perfect for a shjort two day trip, blocks from the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a hostel, but $130 for one night seemed a bit much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic Functional Hostel.

Basic functional well kept hostel. Located a minute walk into center of town. Only negative is the dirty public hallway carpet leading into each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious facility with coffee in morning was nice. Front desk staffed infrequently but available for help by phone. No laundry facilities. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly unfriendly and also residents of the hostel. The bathrooms did not have toilet paper for two days. The bathrooms kitchen and common area were extremely dirty. This hostel doubles as a homeless shelter. Our taxi driver informed us that the state pays for homeless to live there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hesitant

We were hesitant about staying in a hostel, but it turned out to be a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021