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Cambie Hostel - Gastown

300 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cambie Hostel - Gastown
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 168 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
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Based on 168 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Overall the Cambie is a great place for backpackers and other low budget travellers who want to be right in the middle of downtown Vancouver." source Hostelworld

    "Dance clubs (5 min walk), one block from the Steam clock, easily accesible by skytrain, Good breakfast too, will definitely stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "Generally a very good hostel, a bit old maybe but clean and comfortable, nice atmosphere and staff really helpful." source Hostelworld

    "I highly recommend The Cambie it had a really nice atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "Recommended for those who like easy access to lots of pubs." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "My room was almost as loud as the bar itself, the beds were not really clean and when my friend asked for new sheets because his bed was not cleaned after the last person, he was told to sleep in another room." source Hostelworld

    "The room was very clean, the shower was clean too. Some mold spots on the ceiling of the shower, but nothing major; the floor was neat and clean though." source Hostelworld

    "The bathroom was clean but you had no privacy you had to get in to the shower in your towel and then throw it over the shower door as they provided no hooks in the girls bathroom." source Hostelworld

    "Bathrooms were clean and the showers' water temperature was good." source Hostelworld

    "This hostel is clean. And bathroom is clean and good." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I like the location and service of the hostel." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Decent place, good bar downstairs, pretty quiet during sleeping hours, but it borders a very bad neighborhood, so keep that in mind. Also, just in case you have a car, expect to pay out the nose in this neighborhood." source Hostelworld

    "The most annoying thing was there was nowhere to hang your stuff in the shower, but not a big deal when the hostel is well located (can walk everywhere." source Hostelworld

    "Gas town is a cool area, and the cambie pub downstairs was always lively with heaps of people and cheap food and beer (food was awesome." source Hostelworld

    "I thought it was a good hostel although I did see a mouse in the kitchen/common room area which I think needs to be sorted out." source Hostelworld

    "Pros: Great location Great Value Nice Staff Bar downstairs Cons - Mouse in room Noise from Bar downstairs (Bring earplugs)." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Not a bad hostel - definitely the best value we found with the cheapest private doubles." source Hostelworld

    "Parking from 6pm to 10am only cost me 6 bucks." source Hostelworld

    "good for the price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The only problem was when we stayed in the en-suite room from around 7am-afternoon (it didnt happen a night) a noise like a rat or a bird trapped in the fan scared us out of the bathroom." source Hostelworld

    "The common room is good, too, with TV and couches. The area is noisy, but not too bad, as even though I'm a light sleeper I was fine in a room facing onto the street." source Hostelworld

    "Entry swipe cards that rarely work, phones out of order, showers with no changing areas and a minute kitchen and common room." source Hostelworld

    "However, no noise getting to the room, so when you�re tired, you can just get back to your room and sleep." source Hostelworld

    "not all rooms have the big beds in it like i expected but other than that no complains." source Hostelworld

More information on Cambie Hostel - Gastown

If you�re looking for a hostel that is uniquely Vancouver, you need to stay with us at the Cambie Hostel @ Gastown! We�ve had decades of experience establishing ourselves as a Vancouver legend and we�re ready to help YOU have a legendary time in Vancouver! Our hostel is close to attractions, restaurants, transportation centres, and nightlife - and if you�re overwhelmed by the choices we have a kick-ass staff that can help you plan your time while you�re here.From beer to bed to breakfast the Cambie Hostel @ Gastown is the best way to stay in the most historic district in the city. You can party like a local downstairs at the busiest bar in BC or chill upstairs with travelers from around the world in the hostel common room equipped with full kitchen amenities. And when the day is done and you�re falling asleep in a comfortable double bed, you can look forward to the best breakfast in the city when you wake up (free muffin and coffee or a small fee for a continental breakfast with hash browns, toast, eggs, and sausage/ham/bacon).Home to one of Vancouver's busiest and most diverse bars, The Cambie has become a Vancouver institution. Rock and Roll, Hip Hop, Classics, and pretty much everything else resound off the jukebox nightly. If you fit into a scene or live outside the mainstream you belong in our bar. Students, artists, scenesters, hipsters and professionals (basically everyone) pack the bar every night so it is never the same.Save off our already low nightly prices by buying our super-saving Cambie Membership card for $15. The card discounts the price at all Cambie hostel locations (Vancouver and Nanaimo). Membership also gives you 10% off food and Cambie merchandise, and ridiculous deals on activities for the adventurous traveler like whitewater rafting, adventure tours, skydiving, bungee jumping, kayaking, scuba diving, sporting events and more!!Please Note: Cambie Member Card holders receive the discount off the original bed rate only, excluding the 10% booking deposit.Bookings of 2 or more persons made in dormitory rooms are NOT guaranteed to be in the same room at the time of check in.We require 48 hours for cancellation. The total of the first night's stay will be charged to the credit card of the guest that does not arrive on the reserved day of check-in and has not cancelled in time.There is a minimum charge of 2 night's stay arriving on the 30th or 31st of December. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Directions

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Take bus 424 to Airport Station. Transfer to the 98 B-Line bus and get off at Waterfront Station on Seymour St. and Cordova St. Walk 3 blocks east on Cordova to the intersection at Cambie St. and Cordova St. Airporter Bus - Tthe Airporter will take you directly to downtown Vancouver and drop you off at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Walk East 3 blocks to the corner of Cambie and Cordova.From Bus/train Station: Take the Skytrain from Main St./Science World station going West and get off at Waterfront station. From Waterfront station walk 3 blocks East on Cordova till you get to Cambie St. We are at the corner of Cordova and Cambie.TSAWWASSEN Ferry Terminal: Take bus 620 to Airport Station. Transfer to bus 98 B-Line and get off at Waterfront Station. Walk 3 blocks east to the corner of Cordova and Cambie St. to The Cambie International Hostel.

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