Hostels in the Olympic National Park area? Thor Town Intl Hostel?
 

I am looking for a decent, inexpensive place to stay in late August near Olympic National Park. There is a hostel called "Thor Town" in Port Angeles. Anyone know anything about this place? It's not affiliated with any hosteling organization as far as I can see. Just a privately owned place with cheap private rooms.

www.thortown.com

Anybody stayed here? Good? Bad?

If not, anyone know a good place (preferably with a kitchen/kitchenette or at least a microwave/fridge combo) in Port Angeles or nearby Olympic National Park?

Some of my friends have stayed at Ft Worden and liked it

http://www.olympichostel.org/

I, too, have heard good things about Ft. Worden, whereas what I've read about Thor Town and the Port Angeles KOA is pretty grim. On the downside, Ft. Worden isn't a convenient location for exploring the Olympic National Park.

Unfortunately, room rates are at their highest on the Olympic Peninsula in August.

If you don't have camping equipment, I suggest you check into some of the older motels in Port Angeles such as All-View, Flagstone, Sportsmen, and Riviera Inn.

HTTY

I think I'll be checking into the older hotels, since although I've got camping equipment, it would be a major hassle to bring it out via plane.

Thanks for the suggestions, though. I am excited about going to the Olympic Peninsula, and that's what counts!

Would you consider renting camping equipment? Here is the link to R.E.I. rentals: http://www.rei.com/stores/rentals.html

The Seattle store is on the fringe of downtown. Their toll-free number is 888 873-1938

Cool idea. I'll check it out!