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One of the best hostels i\'ve stayed in!!! You get a curtain keeping your bunk private, internet\'s free and quick which is rare in hostels the showers are F#@$ING AMAZING!!!! and the staff are really friendly. It\'s located literally in the centre of seattle and is so easy to get...more One of the best hostels i\'ve stayed in!!! You get a curtain keeping your bunk private, internet\'s free and quick which is rare in hostels the showers are F#@$ING AMAZING!!!! and the staff are really friendly. It\'s located literally in the centre of seattle and is so easy to get around. You must go!close

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by lilsmituk2195 – posted on Mar 1, 2008

5

I love Seattle. In my opionion, one of the best cities in the world. With a wide array of things to do in and outdoors, ranging from Kayaking, Mt. Climbing, Skiing, Backpacking, Rock Climbing to the opera, theater, symphony, eating out, and just flat out getting smashed. This city has a little...more I love Seattle. In my opionion, one of the best cities in the world. With a wide array of things to do in and outdoors, ranging from Kayaking, Mt. Climbing, Skiing, Backpacking, Rock Climbing to the opera, theater, symphony, eating out, and just flat out getting smashed. This city has a little of everything, with a spectacular natural environment surrounding it.close

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by gracebw2 – posted on Jun 26, 2007

21

I loved Seattle. There are a lot of good vinatge clothing stores and record stroes with a good collection of vinyl. The rain isn't as bad as everyone says it is, so I would not use the weather as an excuse to miss out on a great city. The seafood is also amazing, especilly the mussels and...more I loved Seattle. There are a lot of good vinatge clothing stores and record stroes with a good collection of vinyl. The rain isn't as bad as everyone says it is, so I would not use the weather as an excuse to miss out on a great city. The seafood is also amazing, especilly the mussels and Salmon.close

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by msloano14592 – posted on Mar 11, 2007

2

Seattle is actually a pretty nice city with great view and food. Ask for recommendations from the locals at the hostel and friends. Transportation system in Seattle is very good, it's pretty easy to get around with the bus or by foot. In downtown area, the bus fare is FREE, and they have a...more Seattle is actually a pretty nice city with great view and food. Ask for recommendations from the locals at the hostel and friends. Transportation system in Seattle is very good, it's pretty easy to get around with the bus or by foot. In downtown area, the bus fare is FREE, and they have a website that will help you to get around and know which bus routes to take.close

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by ursulania7698 – posted on Mar 10, 2007

2

Seattle's night life wasn't at all what I expected. I'll take Vancouver over Seattle, any night. I went to many clubs/bars and most of them were empty/near empty. Oh well, I still managed to have a good time regardless of not seeing too many people. Highlight of the weekend:...more Seattle's night life wasn't at all what I expected. I'll take Vancouver over Seattle, any night. I went to many clubs/bars and most of them were empty/near empty. Oh well, I still managed to have a good time regardless of not seeing too many people. Highlight of the weekend: catching a Seahawks game.close

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by lethaldose – posted on Nov 10, 2006

2

Seattle is a really gerat place, it rains a bit but you can't complain about teh weather in a city. It offers so much live music, alot of culture and no end of activities (free and otherwise). It's quite cheap and easy to get around with 'free ride zones' in the city and...more Seattle is a really gerat place, it rains a bit but you can't complain about teh weather in a city. It offers so much live music, alot of culture and no end of activities (free and otherwise). It's quite cheap and easy to get around with 'free ride zones' in the city and regular and a multitude of buses. It's a pretty relaxed city, and it's reasonably cheap to stay there as well, i was on a tight budget and was quite comfortable. The home of the famous fish markets and as well asn jimi hendrixs' grave sight and nirvana, it's a place to go for sure.close

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by elisabethm – posted on Oct 20, 2006

2

This is a very clean "hostel" with bags of charm. There is a lot to do on the island BUT this place is horrible to get to. If anyone who has been here can imagine, I walked from teh ferry stop up. At night. The staff are pretty rude and made me ask people on the ferry each time I came home for a...more This is a very clean "hostel" with bags of charm. There is a lot to do on the island BUT this place is horrible to get to. If anyone who has been here can imagine, I walked from teh ferry stop up. At night. The staff are pretty rude and made me ask people on the ferry each time I came home for a ride. I guess it was ok, I learned to ask for something, but had to walk and hitch the times no-one was "Heading my way". It is a travesty there is only ONE hostel (ATM) in Seattle. The only reason I came here was because the HI was full. BOOK IT EARLY. Met some great people here though and the common room is HUGE and full of stuff to do. Overall, I'd give this place a 5 out of 10. Most points lost for location.close

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by daveda693 – posted on Aug 18, 2006

2

I went up the Space needle. The guides talk to you there around the city are as nice as the views. They are always ready to answer all your questions. There are really cheap fast food locals close to the hostel where to get food to go. J'étais monté à la aiguille du...more I went up the Space needle. The guides talk to you there around the city are as nice as the views. They are always ready to answer all your questions. There are really cheap fast food locals close to the hostel where to get food to go. J'étais monté à la aiguille du espace.Les guides étaint aussi amusants et agréables comme les vues. Ils sont toujours prêt à répondre quelque question que tu as. Il y a des bon marché vite nourriture lieux où mangé près de là.close

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by mauricehall – posted on Aug 11, 2006

17

One of the 3 most beautiful cities in the US (the other two being New York and San Francisco). Small enough to walk around, full of wondeful museums (note the Art Museum is closed until 2007, but the Asian Art Museum up in Capitol Hill is great to spend some time in), a fantastic public library,...more One of the 3 most beautiful cities in the US (the other two being New York and San Francisco). Small enough to walk around, full of wondeful museums (note the Art Museum is closed until 2007, but the Asian Art Museum up in Capitol Hill is great to spend some time in), a fantastic public library, great coffee shops, one of the most beautiful markets (Pike Market), Paul Allen's EMP (Experience Music Project) and oh so many many more. I visited the city in August which is warm enough and rain-free ;) Some things can be a bit pricey (a piroshky for $4.50? Btw DO NOT bother trying the 'best piroshky in Seattle' @ Piroshky Piroshky place in Pike Market...my grandma makes much better ones than the mushy stuff they sell). You can see the city in a long weekend, but be prepared to walk lots and climb some pretty steep hills (to top SF's Russian Hill).close

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by olgakalantzi – posted on Aug 4, 2006

8

hostel lies in a weird area, theres like a whole block ONLY with weirdos, which is where the hostel is situated!! staff were nice, but a bit ignorant! That set aside i really enjoyed the city, recommend doing the boing tour, but find your own transportation also the EMP, space needle is cool......more hostel lies in a weird area, theres like a whole block ONLY with weirdos, which is where the hostel is situated!! staff were nice, but a bit ignorant! That set aside i really enjoyed the city, recommend doing the boing tour, but find your own transportation also the EMP, space needle is cool... did a duck tour here, which is definatly also worth doing!close

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by skp5990 – posted on Jun 10, 2006

2