A rooftop patio is offered at this non-smoking Vancouver hostel. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is just 1 km away. Shared bathroom facilities are offered in each dormitory room at HI Vancouver Downtown. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. A guest lounge, a games room and library provide relaxation options. Sunset Beach and Robson St are both within 10 minutes’ walking distance from this hostel. Vancouver Aquarium is 3 km away. Hostelling International is a membership organisation. All non-members can purchase a membership card upon arrival or an additional fee will be added to the room rate. See the fine print for more details. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. Breakfast is served everyday from 7-9am everyday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Vancouver, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Madison
    Canada Canada
    Great healthy breakfast- continental style. Beds were comfortable, space to keep belongings locked up. Nice dorm style bathrooms. Towels and bedding included. Able to check in late.
  • Kervin
    Philippines Philippines
    Room itself was good. It was clean even though I'm sharing with 3 other people. The shared bathroom was decent and clean too. The free breakfast was great considering the price. The location is perfect. Close to the bus, train, and good restaurants.
  • Charlotte
    Italy Italy
    Nice hostel with clean and comfortable facilities. Was in a 4 bed dorm, which was well heated and ventilated. Had a sink in the room and shared bathroom facilities. Lockable cages in dorms. Breakfast in the morning was continental, but decent....
  • M
    Merryweather
    Canada Canada
    Great location, break included was a nice touch. Staff were friendly
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Next to davie street! Daily tours/activities were great!
  • Gael
    France France
    Just a very good place - Location, breakfast, vibe
  • Abdul
    Ghana Ghana
    The breakfast was excellent as well as the location
  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    I like that breakfast is included, which is helpful for budget travelers who want something simple and nutritious. Also, it is a good place to meet other travelers, in addition, to the daily activities that the hostel provides. The location...
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    Great location in downtown Vancouver. The beds were so comfy and a duvet was provided. The bathrooms were clean and the water was hot in the shower. My room had a sink and mirror which was great for getting ready. The staff were friendly and...
  • M
    Madelyn
    Canada Canada
    I arrived in the midst of a big storm, around 9 pm and staff were friendly and helpful as we waited for wifi to come back on for checkin. I chose the location because of its close proximity to Pacific Central Station and it was easy to catch my...

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Bingo
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • Mandarin
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian

House rules
HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

Please note, the maximum length of stay is 21 days.

This property does not have air-conditioning.

Property doesn't accommodate local residents

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

Please note, bookings for more than 10 beds/rooms are considered group bookings and need to be made through the property's groups department. Special prepayment and cancellation policies apply to groups.

All the residents outside Lower Mainland area are welcome to stay with us

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel

  • HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours

  • Guests staying at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is 1,050 yards from the centre of Vancouver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.