American Hotel Hostel

I stayed here in September 2019. They had my reservation for a private room mixed up with a dorm room and walked in on someone while thinking my room was private. They were accommodating and made the adjustment without any issue. For a hostel the rooms are basic. My private room had a twin bunk bed, small desk and chair, a few coat hooks and a window. It was very basic but that's all I needed. I found the bedsheets to be threadbare but that didn't affect my sleeping. The washrooms and shower were tidy and clean. The kitchen area was welcoming. Don't forget a sharpie or some tags to label/date any foodstuffs you buy. There is an Asian grocery that is nearly across the street. A small pub/bar on the corner. This location is close to public transit and if you are attending a Seahawks game or concert at the WaMu Theatre, both are within walking distance of 10 minutes. Although the rooms could use a freshen up, I recommend staying at this location.

I've stayed in many HI hostels and I like this one. It is clean and quiet. Good security. Great location, as it's 0.2 mile or less from both the light rail and Amtrak stations and a short walk from the waterfront. It is in an old, quaint hotel and does have a couple downsides associated with old, quaint places: the bathrooms are small which makes showering tricky and I can imagine the rooms would be stuffy in the summer time (though nice in April). But overall a pretty good place.