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HI-Victoria

516 Yates Street, Vancouver Island, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1K8, Canada
HI-Victoria
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 45 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Based on 45 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Excellent downtown location though a little noisy at night but good value overall ; great for exploring Victoria." source Hostelworld

    "Otherwise it was really nice and I'd stay there again." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "There was a slight lack of power points in the dorm room, but beds were comfortable and it was clean." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "In a great location. Didn't seem to be many people around the dinning area so social interaction was low." source Hostelworld

    "I always enjoy my stays at this hostel because of the excellent location and the polite and accommodating staff." source Hostelworld

    "Really great location - right in the heart of downtown." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, nice big rooms and comfortable beds." source Hostelworld

    "Nice Hostel, right Downtown." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "good value for money." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Huge common room and kitchens but dorms are TINY." source Hostelworld

More information on HI-Victoria

Victoria has been the Capital of British Columbia since 1871. The HI-Victoria Hostel, housed in a heritage building in the city's historic downtown centre, is close to the picturesque waterfront, the legislature buildings, and the Royal British Columbia Museum. The hostel is a perfect base for exploring beautiful Vancouver Island.We offer High speed internet access, Travelling with a laptop? Our common areas now have wireless Internet so you can surf or e-mail friends for free! We also have fax availability.Free sheets and towels. Award winning Nature tours, Travel info, secure bike storage, we are the cleanest hostel in town (we also Recycle)No curfew with 24 hour staff onsite, Cable TV, free movies, Free Foosball, Free bike and bag storage. Pool table in games room.Discounts tickets available at front desk for local attractions, including, Royal British Columbia Musuem, Craigdarroch Castle, BigBus Tours, Also discount for whale watching, kayaking and restaurants.Please note: all co-ed beds are reserved for couples, friends, or family members of opposite sex. For the comfort and security of our guests no single males will be checked into our co-ed rooms.We are the best in town, come see why.Also please note all prices quoted are for HI Hostel members. Non-members will be charged an additional $4.00/night

Total Rooms:

104

Price

International Youth Hostel members C$18-C$21 (US$15-US$18/£8-£9) dorm bed, C$40-C$52 (US$34-US$44/£18-£23) private room; nonmembers pay C$3 (US$2.50/£1.40) extra for dorm bed, C$8 (US$7/£3.60) extra for private room, Inexpensive

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Directions

Directions:Pacific Coach Lines runs a service from downtown Vancouver to Victoria, dropping you off at the Victoria bus terminal. From the bus terminal walk north on Douglas St. to Yates St. Turn left on Yates St. and walk down 3 blocks. The hostel will be on your right.From Victoria airport, catch the Airporter bus direct to our door.

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