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HI-Vancouver Downtown

1114 Burnaby St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
HI-Vancouver Downtown
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 85 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 85 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "There are a lot of older people staying there which saps the fun factor a little but I'd definitely stay again." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend improvements in ventilation, if posssible, and more cleaning of rooms and showers/toilets." source Hostelworld

    "Would definitely recommend if you are looking for functional, cheap, central and safe." source Hostelworld

    "otherwise more than happy to recommend this one." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this to any traveller." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "3rd floor bathroom could have been better - 1 shower out of order for 3 nights we were there, plus cleaning could have been more thorough (dusty window sills etc)." source Hostelworld

    "Not very clean, i don't think the carpet in our roomhad been vacuumed for years." source Hostelworld

    "Clean, friendly and in a great location, but small rooms." source Hostelworld

    "Clean too and the breakfast was spot on." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Excelente lugar, si regreso a Vancouver sin lugar a dudas buscar� hospedarme nuevamente en HI downtown, esta cerca de todo y un vecindario muy seguro." source Hostelworld

    "Location is great, very residential road, but 1 minute walk leads to vibrant Davie Street with shops and cheap great eating places." source Hostelworld

    "The neighborhood is quiet, even though it's just a block off Davie Street, with all kinds of restuarants." source Hostelworld

    "Nice hostel in a quiet area, although just one block off Davie so still close to all the action." source Hostelworld

    "the location is good, close to english bay, stanley park and canada place." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Brilliant hostel, well located and the breakfast is really good value." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The only thing that i didn't like and I've found in other hostels is: - Wireless in the room." source Hostelworld

    "Either longer time period or line up the toasters on tables in the dining room." source Hostelworld

    "The sounds of other room such as step sound can be heard easily." source Hostelworld

    "I loved this hostel despite the mouse that we had in our room." source Hostelworld

    "Decent rooms + good location." source Hostelworld

More information on HI-Vancouver Downtown

Prices quoted include Free Full Continental Breakfast Buffet every morning, all applicable taxes, blankets, linen and towels, free wireless internet, and free coffee and tea all day. From November 1st to March 31st, pay for six nights and get your seventh night FREE! Prices adjusted on check-in (this offer not valid during the 2010 Olympics) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rates quoted are for Hostelling International members. If you are not a member, a surcharge of $4 per person per night will be due upon arrival at the hostel.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HI Vancouver Downtown is located in the safe and beautiful West End residential neighborhood, one block from colourful Davie St. with its many shops, restaurants and cafes. A two minute walk and you're at English Bay beach, and False Creek Ferries to Granville Island. You can walk easily to Stanley Park or any downtown attraction, and we also have Mountain bike rentals and easy transit access if you want to venture further. All dorms have only four beds, and have lockers for your luggage, a sink and secure key-card access. Facilities include: pool table and foosball in our games room, library, TV room with cable, award winning tours and activities, kitchen, laundry, on-premises internet access (kiosks as well as free Wi-Fi), free onward booking for other HI-Canada hostels, comfortable mattresses, and all linen, bedding, towels and breakfast are provided free of charge. We even have free purified drinking water and free coffee and tea all day! Our friendly, experienced staff will help you plan your day and let you in on some Vancouver secrets! We hope to see you soon!PLEASE NOTE: Hostelling International is a Membership organization. Your HI membership gets you tons of great discounts and a cheaper rate at HI hostels world-wide. Rates quoted are member rate, non-members will be charged a surcharge of $4 per person per night. HI-Vancouver Hostels are not-for-profit organizations operated without any government assistance. THIS IS A THIRD-PARTY BOOKING SITE. It may not show all availability - more beds may be available through our official HI-Canada website. HI-Vancouver hostels do not accommodate residents of Vancouver or the Lower Mainland area of BC. *DOUBLE BED PRIVATE ROOMS all contain a double bed with a single bunk above and can accommodate 3 people. Price quoted is for two HI Members. An additional charge will apply if the third guest is older than 5 years old: +$10 age 6-11, +$20 age 12+)* COUPLES DORMS are for mixed sex couples only. Single or odd numbered groups of travelers should book into private rooms, or male/female dormitoriesQuoted rates include all applicable taxes. Free parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not have rooms with ensuite facilites, but all rooms have sinks.

Total Rooms:

24

Price

C$24-C$28 (US$20-US$24/£11-£13) dorm IYHA members; C$58-C$67 (US$49-US$57/£26-£30) double YHA members. Nonmembers additional C$4 (US$3.50/£1.80) per dorm bed; C$8 (US$7/£3.60) per person for private room. Rates include full breakfast. Annual adult membership C$35 (US$30/£16), Inexpensive

Credit Cards Accepted

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Area

At Thurlow St

Parking

Limited free parking

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