Amenity - noun. (plural - amenities). 1. amenities, agreeable ways or manners; courtesies; civilities. 2. the quality of being pleasing in situation, prospect, disposition, etc. Hours: Normal check in is from 5 to 9 pm. However, as there are no lockout hours at Thor Town, you are welcome to use the common areas of the hostel if you arrive earlier in the day. If you plan on arriving after 9pm, simply let us know and we will be happy to make arrangements. Check out is at 12 noon. Full kitchen - Food for Sale. Free parking: Abundant parking is available on the street in front of the hostel. Internet: Self service internet access is available 24/7 at $1.00 per hour. Laundry: $1.00 to wash, detergent included. $1.00 to machine dry. A clothesline and clothespins are available for free if you choose the conservationist's lo-tech method. Comprehensive transportation information: For getting around the Olympic peninsula and neighboring regions, check out our link. At the hostel, we maintain a ride board to help travelers pool rides. ***T-S***. Bike rentals: We have good quality TREK Mountain Bikes for rent for $8.00 per day or $4.00 for a half day. There are several quiet country roads as well as the Olympic Discovery Trail accessible just outside Port Angeles. Additionally, we encourage you to use our bikes in combination with the public buses of Clallam transit to venture further a field. Suggested routes are included in our link. For runs to the supermarket or downtown shops, Thor Town has a one speed cruiser available for free use.

Bus and Ferry Schedules. Easy and inexpensive public transportation to Port Angeles from: Olympic Hostel (Port Townsend). Note: This page contains only information on getting to Port Angeles. Full information on bus and ferry service throughout the Olympic Peninsula including the return trips is found on the. Local Transportation which is considerably more expensive also provides service to Port Angeles. Three trips daily, Monday through Friday. One trip on Saturday. No buses are available on Sunday. Monday Through Friday - via Bainbridge Island. Seattle Ferry Terminal to Bainbridge Island*. Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Poulsbo. Poulsbo to Port Townsend**. Port Townsend to Sequim. Sequim to Port Angeles. Arrive Port Angeles***. Saturday - via Bremerton. Seattle Ferry Terminal to Bremerton. Bremerton Ferry Terminal to Kitsap Mall. Kitsap Mall to Poulsbo. Note: 3 hour layover in Port Townsend - Good lunch at Waterfront Pizza on Water Street. *The Seattle to Bainbridge ferry runs every 30 to 50 minutes. Times listed are those which provide the most convenient connections with buses connecting to Port Angeles. **The Olympic Hostel (Hostelling International) is located in Port Townsend. To stopover there, transfer to Jefferson County bus #5 and ride to the hostel in Fort Worden State Park. ***For the nearest bus stop to Thor Town, ask the driver to stop at Race Street in Port Angeles. From there it is a two block walk NORTH on Race Street to Thor Town. to Seattle Ferry Terminal. From the roadway outside the lower level baggage claim at SEATAC airport, board King County Metro Route #194 to downtown Seattle. This bus leaves every half hour (approximately 5 and 35 minutes after the hour) for the 30 minute trip into Seattle. Get off the bus at the Pioneer Square tunnel station. From the bus stop, walk 5 blocks west to the waterfront, then two blocks north to the Washington State Ferry terminal at Pier 52. A McDonalds sign located at the ferry terminal is a conspicuous landmark at the pier. To continue on to Port Angeles, board the Bainbridge Island ferry and follow the directions. MV COHO Ferry Schedule. $7.50 USD each way - 90 minute crossing - the. Leave Victoria, B.C. Arrive Port Angeles, WA. March 8, 2001 - May 9, 2001. May 10, 2001 - Oct. 9, 2001. **6:10 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm 7:30 pm. 7:50 am 12:10 am 4:40 pm 9:10 pm. *This trips operates May 25, 26, 27 June 15-September 16 only **This trip operates May 26, 27, 28, June 16-September 17 only. Oct. 10, 2001 - Jan. 2, 2002 website for details. Monday through Friday. Forks to Port Angeles. Arrive in Port Angeles. (Port Townsend) to Port Angeles. Fort Worden to Park and Ride Lot. Port Townsend Park and Ride to Sequim. Fort Worden to Park and Ride. ***For the nearest bus stop to Thor Town, ask the driver to stop at Race Street in Port Angeles. From there it is a two block walk NORTH on Race Street to the hostel. Service available to Port Angeles. $29.00 one way from Seattle or SeaTac, $49.00 Round Trip

Backpackers Hostels Canada. Ashford - Whittaker's Bunk and Breakfast. Hostelling International. Public Transportation. British Columbia Ferries. MV COHO - Port Angeles to Victoria BC. Alaska Marine Highway. Olympic National Park. Olympic National Forest. Washington State Parks. Local Olympic Peninsula Links. Port Angeles - www.cityofpa.com. Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Sound Bike and Kayak - Port Angeles. Beckett's Bike - Port Angeles. Olympic Mountaineering. Olympic Raft and Kayak. Forks Chamber of Commerce. Elwha River Restoration. Olympic Park Associates. Olympic Discovery Trail

Flights to Port Angeles. Horizon Air, an affiliate of Alaska Air (. ) serves Port Angeles (CLM) with 6 flights daily from Seattle (SEA) Normal advance purchase round trip fares typically range from $89.00 to 119.00. Short term internet fares from Seattle are sometimes available for $59.00 round trip, with fares from other cities in the western US similarly discounted. If flying into Seattle, inexpensive bus and ferry transportation is available to Port Angeles. See details in the

Getting around the Olympic Peninsula without a private car. Well I tell you there are no problems, only solutions.. Evergreen Car Rental. Clallam Transit - Lake Crescent, Neah Bay, La Push, Kalaloch, Lake Quinault. West Jefferson/Gray's Harbor. Trailhead shuttles - Back up pick up for $10% ??? Bicycle Rentals Combine with Buses. Car Pool board at Thor Town. Concise Printable version

Rates and Reservations. Room Rates (Linens and towels provided). $13.60 per person - shared. $30.00 per couple - private room. $6.00 - Children under 14. Reservations can be made via email at or by phone at (360) 452-0931. Following confirmation of availability of the dates requested, we will need either credit card billing information or prepayment to hold all reservations. Cancellations will be accepted without charge as long as you contact us at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled reservation date.

If arriving by car from the east: Enter Port Angeles on US Highway 101. Continue for 2 stoplights (approximately 3/4 miles) past the McDonalds to Race Street. Turn right, and drive 1 1/2 blocks to 316 North Race Street. If arriving by car from the west: Enter Port Angeles on US Highway 101. After 101 makes a right turn from Lincoln onto First Street, continue 7 blocks to the stoplight on Race Street. Turn left and drive 2 1/2 blocks to 316 North Race Street. If arriving on the Victoria Ferry or the Clallam Transit Bus and walking to the hostel: Walk 1 block South (away from the water) to Front Street. Turn left and walk 8 blocks to Race Street. Turn left and continue 1 1/2 blocks to 316 North Race Street. Come in and make yourself comfortable!

THOR TOWN 316 North Race St. Port Angeles, WA 98362. On the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles, Washington Northern Gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, BC. Thor Town is a clean, family friendly, home hostel located just 2 blocks from the waterfront and 8 blocks from the downtown ferry and bus terminals. Check out our links for detailed information on visiting the area, especially when traveling without a car (update in progress). We've been rated Thumbs up by Let's Go 2002 to 2004, the budget travel guide. FastCounter by bCentral

 Luggage storage
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set