SameSun Backpacker Lodge - Vancouver

Overall:

"Had a good time - I would recommend Sam Sun to anyone visiting Vancouver BC. Recommend you book directly as Hostel world would not reply to my inquires about unintentional double payment - lost 20+ bucks and tried to contact- no reply." — source Hostelworld

"Great place to stay, everything you need in a hostel, knowledgeable staff, good common area, rooms aren't crammed full of beds and clean bathrooms." — source Hostelworld

"the showers were a little bit grungy, but overall the people were really great and I really appreciated the free breakfast." — source Hostelworld

"the bathroom next door had really loud plumbing issues) the overall experience was great." — source Hostelworld

"The location was great, staff were helpful and polite, I'd stay there again." — source Hostelworld

Clean:

"for such a big hostel pretty clean (except the kitchen), quiet but very hot and stuffy room, squeaky beds, staff wasn't very friendly or helpful." — source Hostelworld

"the staff were friendly and helpful, the toilets were kept in good order and cleaned very often, good atmosphere and an all around good time." — source Hostelworld

"brilliant hostel, very secure, passwords changed daily to entrances, clean, great atmosphere yet quiet in dorms so you can sleep." — source Hostelworld

"Good place, very clean and well managed, my one exception was the restaurant, very slow service and very small portions." — source Hostelworld

"Clean, friendly and central and Ladies drink specials in The Beaver on the first floor was excellent." — source Hostelworld

Service:

"Had a ball at this place both times I came through, met really nice people staying there and helpful staff told me everything i needed to know." — source Hostelworld

"This hostel has many activities going on with a good bar and helpful staff." — source Hostelworld

Location:

"The security is pretty tight, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the common areas are great to meet people at and a lot of fun, there are tons of activities and the location is central near many stores, restaurants, pubs and clubs." — source Hostelworld

"Fellow travelers and the staff were very friendly, the common areas were great for meeting others, and the hostel is located in a centrally located spot downtown." — source Hostelworld

"This hostel has a great location downtown on granville street (the seedier end of vancouver but with the most nightlife." — source Hostelworld

"Big hostel with nice location, staff are friendly and toilets and showers are ok and it is pretty easy to get to know people." — source Hostelworld

"a good hostel for central location, the staff try their best but noisy et very hot in summer." — source Hostelworld

"Website said internet in room- there was no useable internet in room at all, I asked to change rooms to get internet , girl on desk said the internet does not wrk in any of rooms, not good value." — source Hostelworld

"This hostel was okay, but we felt the price was much too high for the incredibly tiny dorm room we were in." — source Hostelworld

"On the upside, the reception staff were extremely friendly & helpful and the bar downstairs is great value and very handy." — source Hostelworld

"The location was great, price awesome, staff very helpful, and the extras are great." — source Hostelworld

"My baby sister could break in with her fisher price tool set." — source Hostelworld

"The hostel was OK but i\'ve stayed in better ones, the place looks messy and room 207 needs a lock in the window, actually they need to replace he whole window, the lockers didn't have a lock so be sure to have one with you." — source Hostelworld

"Stayed in the "Whale Room" and would love to know the story behind it, but none of the staff seemed to know." — source Hostelworld

"1) it would be good to add a tea-kettle in the kitchen; 2) leak needs to be stopped in room 318." — source Hostelworld