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San Juan Island Hostel

1.5 star property
Relax on this beautiful island with great coffee. Challenge your friends to a game of pool or ping pong then recharge before exploring whale watching museums.

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Dining
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living room
Womens Dorm Rm 3 - Twin bed 1 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Discover the charming island vibe at San Juan Island Hostel, where you can explore Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum nearby. With an arcade/game room, free in-room WiFi, access to a nearby health club for some exercise or relaxation time by the TV in the lobby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coed Dorm Rm 4 - Twin bed 2 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coed Dorm Rm 4 - Twin bed 3 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coed Dorm Rm 4 - Full size bed Standard

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room 7 - Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Womens Dorm Rm 3 - Twin bed 1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room 2 - No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room 6 - Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Womens Dorm Rm 3 - Twin bed 2 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Womens Dorm rm 3 - Twin bed 3 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Group Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Group Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mens Dorm Rm 11 - Full bed 1 Standard

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mens Dorm Rm 11 - Full bed 2 Standard

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Womens Dorm Rm 14 - Twin bed 1 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mens Dorm Rm 11 - Twin bed 2 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mens Dorm Rm 11 - Twin bed 1 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mens Dorm rm 11 - Twin bed 4 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mens Dorm Rm 11 - Twin bed 3 Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room 8 - No Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Large Private Room (4 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Private Room (4 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room 1 - Window

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
425 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 5 min walk
  • Whale Museum - 5 min walk
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 11 min walk
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive

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 (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 17.8 miles/28.6 km
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 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 like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and kayaking.

Languages

English, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

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 to 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 like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Enjoy amenities like 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.

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San Juan Island Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, super comfortable
Karl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and friendly atmosphere
Janiss, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night, chill atmosphere, clean, quiet, felt safe as a woman traveling alone.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to meet likeminded travelers & it’s showers were hot and the rooms and bedding clean and warm.
Meg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay within walking distance to a lot of shopping and dining options. The place is really clean.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They were very reasonably priced and accommodating. Close to everything
lynnette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy and comfortable and very secure. Very clean.
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful
Private room with bunk bed for three and bathroom down hall. Great location. Friendly. Safe
Ronald, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was fine, as expected.
Stefanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was more than the moneys worth
Shyamala, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

- Over half if electrical outlets did not work in room. - Bathrooms looking rough
Stephani, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Noise at 2:45 AM!
Beihua, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Thomas, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Casey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Chang, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Pauline A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Katrina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Alanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Meg, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Srivathsa Sripathi, 1-night trip