San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Whale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 15 min drive
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 70 min drive
Westsound, WA (WSX) - 85 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 87 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 20.3 miles/32.6 km
Restaurants
Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 2 min walk
Salty Fox Coffee - 5 min walk
San Juan Island Brewing Company - 4 min walk
Vic's Drive Inn - 5 min walk
Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
San Juan Island Hostel
Situated by the ocean, San Juan Island Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Friday Harbor. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and kayaking.
Languages
English, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 14
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
What to do
Pool table
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby health club
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Whale watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
4 bathrooms
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
San Juan Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Hostel Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does San Juan Island Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, San Juan Island Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at San Juan Island Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at San Juan Island Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at San Juan Island Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at San Juan Island Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around San Juan Island Hostel like?
San Juan Island Hostel is a short 2-minute drive from Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) and 5 minutes' walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art.
San Juan Island Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
14 January 2024
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 November 2023
Chang
Chang, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 October 2023
Pauline A.
Pauline A., 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2023
Great place, super comfortable
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2023
Stayed one night, chill atmosphere, clean, quiet, felt safe as a woman traveling alone.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2023
It was fine, as expected.
Stefanie
Stefanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2023
They were very reasonably priced and accommodating. Close to everything
lynnette
lynnette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2023
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 August 2023
Alanda
Alanda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 August 2023
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.
Ping
Ping, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2023
Easy to meet likeminded travelers & it’s showers were hot and the rooms and bedding clean and warm.
Meg
Meg, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 July 2023
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.
Scherazade
Scherazade, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2023
Meg
Meg, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
21 July 2023
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.
Marla
Marla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2023
- Over half if electrical outlets did not work in room.
- Bathrooms looking rough
Stephani
Stephani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2023
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.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
3 July 2023
Srivathsa Sripathi
Srivathsa Sripathi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2023
It was more than the moneys worth
Shyamala
Shyamala, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 June 2023
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.
Autumn
Autumn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2023
A great place to stay within walking distance to a lot of shopping and dining options. The place is really clean.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2023
It was easy and comfortable and very secure. Very clean.