Hostel Cafe

05/29/2026

Join us for Elakha Alliance sea otter trivia tomorrow night at the hostel cafe! 🦦💙 Starts at 6:30 pm, and all are welcome.

🦦✨ Otterly exciting news! In honor of on May 27th, we’re throwing a special World Otter Day Trivia Night this Friday, May 29th, at the Northwest Portland International Hostel 🤩

Get ready for an evening packed with fun facts, ocean vibes, and all things otters - from playful river otters to the sea otters we’re working to restore to Oregon’s coast 🌊.

We’re also thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Heide Island, who will be sharing and promoting her brand-new book 📘, Romp!, highlighting the fascinating world and ecological importance of river otters in the Pacific Northwest.

Bring your trivia team, test your otter knowledge, and celebrate these charismatic creatures with us! Hope to sea you there! 🙌

05/28/2026

Looking for a way to connect with other Portland locals? Join this fun meetup group this weekend at the cafe! ☕

I believe that connecting with other people is what brings purpose and meaning to our lives. If you would you like to have a good conversation and perhaps make a new friend

05/20/2026

We’re excited to announce this event ✨ Join us for two full days of live music at the Hostel Cafe!

This community gathering supports events and program💛, with live music all day Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 12pm–9pm. With international travel down this year, we’re asking for a little extra community support to help keep our hostel and cafe thriving 🙏🏠

Come catch some of your favorite local performers, invite friends, enjoy food and drinks from Hostel Cafe, and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes!

No rsvp needed and all are welcome for this free event! (donations appreciated)

Full lineup & schedule:

☀️☀️ Saturday, June 6 ☀️☀️
12pm - Youth Showcase
2pm - Americana Happy Hour
4pm - Old Barn Preservation Society
5pm - Whitethorn Crossing
6pm - Shanghaied on the Willamette
7pm - Ashleigh and Finn
8pm - Sean Daly & the Shams

☀️☀️ Sunday, June 7 ☀️☀️
12pm - Mr. Ben
1pm - Vince & Kacey &
2pm - Aunt Lena
3pm - Whole Grain Loafers
4pm - Tracy Kim Trio
5pm - Richard Colombo & John Silliman Dodge
6pm - Ross Island Ramblers
8pm - Open Mic Hour

and ~THANK YOU~ to everyone supporting us!! It truly means a lot 🥹

05/13/2026

Come try our May drink specials!

05/12/2026

Need a quick affordable breakfast in Portland? ☀️🥯

Our locally sourced bagels from our neighbor have become a favorite around the hostel - fresh, high quality, and served with cream cheese or jam. Choose from plain, cinnamon raisin, or everything.

Add a fresh squeezed orange juice for the perfect morning boost 🍊✨

05/11/2026

We’re so happy to have volunteered in the Reining Roses Mother’s Day Walk yesterday in support of our neighbors at Rose Haven.

Our team, including our café manager Calli, was even featured on KOIN 6, which was a fun moment!

We hope you all had a beautiful Mother’s Day, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests into the cafe this warm week in Portland 🌷

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05/07/2026

We’re proud to share that we were featured in this Stay documentary series highlighting our hostel & cafe 🏠

Thank you so much to Bryant Perkins, Brooke McKelvey, Stephane Leuenberger and Cloudbeds, for producing this documentary and taking the time to tell the story of our hostel. We’ve loved being part of the Portland community for nearly 30 years, and appreciate you helping share the belief that hostels are so much more than just places to sleep - they’re places for connection, community, and shared experiences.

Like many businesses connected to international travel, we’ve felt the impact of changing travel trends over the past few years. One of the biggest things that has helped keep our doors open has been the support of our local community, whether referring us, visiting the cafe, attending events, collaborating with us, or simply continuing to spread the word about what we do.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped this space continue to grow and evolve, and we look forward to welcoming both travelers and locals for many years ahead 💛

-The Northwest Portland Hostel & Cafe Team

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04/29/2026

Check out our May live music & open mic schedule!

04/29/2026

A first for our Monday Night Music Series!

Jared traveled up from California, stayed with us, and helped close out the night by doing something no one at the Hostel Cafe open mic ever has — yodeling. He absolutely yodelivered. (🙃)

We’re holding him to his promise to return in October. 👀

We have a featured artist and open mic every Monday, 6:30–10 PM — free, open to locals and travelers alike.

We can’t wait to see you!

🎥 cred: the incredible

04/28/2026

Looking for a healthy breakfast option? 🍓Try our parfait 🫐🍌It’s layered with house-made granola, fresh fruit, and your choice of Nancy’s yogurt or vegan yogurt 🥣 A simple, locally sourced way to start your day ☀️

Add a side of fresh-squeezed orange juice to round it out 🍊

04/24/2026

Have you tried this fun drink yet? 🍹
Arcoiris Chicha Morada is a must-try at the at the cafe! 🇵🇪

A traditional non alcoholic Peruvian drink made from purple corn, it’s sweet, spiced, and super refreshing 🌽✨

We love featuring drinks that are locally made and globally inspired 🌎 Come give it a try next time you’re in!