Urban Hideaway Guesthouse
581 Richards St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Overall:
"This was a great place, almost more like a bed and breakfast than a hostel, but still a great value." — source Hostelworld
"This was truly an unparalleled experience that I would recommend to anyone." — source Hostelworld
"We were impressed with the cleanliness and character of this hidden gem." — source Hostelworld
"I felt very comfortable there and plan to stay again in the summer." — source Hostelworld
"highly recommended, quiet, clean and well located." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"It is clean, friendly staff, good location and away from all the construction happening in the city to prepare for the Olympics." — source Hostelworld
"Really clean and the owners of the house are so welcoming and very helpfl." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"The hostel was just a couple of blocks from the hub of downtown, so quieter, which suited us but handy for all aspects of Vancouver." — source Hostelworld
"The location was is the heart of downtown and was easy to walk or bike around to the seawall etc." — source Hostelworld
"We were just blocks away from any location whether walking, SKYTRAINing or bussing." — source Hostelworld
"Great location, and very friendly owners." — source Hostelworld
"Great central location, tasty breakfast." — source Hostelworld
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"The room has a certain smell, the toilet is not accessible for those leaving in the 2nd floor." — source Hostelworld
"Will have to book earlier though, since they only have a few rooms available." — source Hostelworld
More information on Urban Hideaway Guesthouse
Built in 1896 during the height of the Victorian era, the Urban Hideaway Guesthouse is, uniquely, one of the ONLY DOWNTOWN HOMES in Vancouver to survive the 20th Century and watch the city literally grow up around it.We offer private and affordable rooms and suites, set in a 19th Century Victorian Guesthouse, right in the center of Downtown Vancouver. A friendly cross between a property, a B&B and a Traveler�s Inn, where you can mingle with travelers from all over the world in a quite, laid-back setting.Your friendly hosts Janine and Ken offer a relaxed, west coast alternative to the typical plastic hotel experience.For the convenience of all guests there is an entertainment room, roof-top sun deck, flower gardens, smokers refuge, free bicycle hire, comprehensive complimentary city map, guest library, laundry facilities and storage for your luggage.Free Breakfast KitchenWe stock all the basics you need to make your own Canadian Breakfast in our big country kitchen. (Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Veggies, Pancakes, cereals, juice, coffee, tea, etc..)Prices do not include Cdn Tax.
Directions
In the Middle of Vancouver! (not the bad part!)Just 1 and 1/2 blocks from the Granville Skytrain Station.-Two skytrain stops from the Bus/Train StationComing from the airport? Take the Airporter Shuttle to Hotel Vancouver and walk south three blocks to Richards Street and turn left.. or save some cash and take the City Bus downtown to Granville Station (It's slower but cheap at $3.25)Tip: Non rush-hour cab fare is about the same as the Airport Shuttle Bus ($20-25).If you are coming by car simply aim for downtown. The house is on Richards Street @ Dunsmuir across from the park and the cathedral.There is parking on the block.
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