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HI - Whistler

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HI - Whistler

1035 Legacy Way
V0N 1B1 Whistler
Canada
 
Tel. 1.604.962.0025

Customer Rating

Total:
91%
91%     100 34
Friendliness of Staff:
94%
94%
Efficiency of Service:
91%
91%
Comfort:
95%
95%
Cleanliness:
96%
96%
Security:
95%
95%
Location:
75%
75%

Green Rating:
88%
88%
 
Staying in Whistler is about to get a whole lot more affordable. Opened in July 2010, the new HI-Whistler is a purpose-built, modern hostel with all the amenities you'd expect and more. The 180-bed hostel will be Whistler's biggest, offering budget accommodation in shared and private rooms in a brand new neighbourhood just minutes from the ski slopes. Before the Whistler hostel opened on July 1, 2010, the hostel filled an important role as part of Whistler's athletes' village for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. So who knows, this could be the closest you get to sharing a room with an Olympic gold medalist.

There's more to this hostel in Whistler than just a place to sleep. Cheaky's Cafe is in the hostel lobby. We serve Coffee and snacks as well as meals, beer, cider, coolers and wine, who knows who you could meet!Hang out on the outdoor decks with mountain views, store your bike, skis, and boards in the equipment storage room, relax in the media room with its 52" HDTV and meet some cool new folks over a free game of pool or in the lounge.

The Whistler hostel offers: Two floors of dorms with ensuite bathrooms * 14 private ensuite rooms * Family-friendly rooms * On-site café with outdoor patio * Theatre-style meeting room (seats 60) * TV lounge and large games room * Self-catering kitchen with dining room * Outdoor patio and BBQ deck with mountain views * State-of-the-art ski/snowboard/bike storage * A beauty of a fireplace

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 4 Total
beds
Number of rooms: 14 40 188

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):Open 24 hours a day. Maximum stay length is 60 days
Opening times (over the year):Hostel is open year round.

Street Map and Route Planning

 

Directions

Bus:Directions from the Greyhound bus station Creekside to the hostel by Bus: Local bus fare: $2.50 Whistler Creekside Greyhound Station (the closest station to Hi-Whistler) is located opposite the Legend Hotel on the main street in Creekside. The BC Transit bus stop is right by the Greyhound stop, under the bridge. Take bus #1 to Cheakamus or the #2 to Cheakamus which will take you to Legacy Way and drop you outside the hostel. Directions from the Greyhound Whistler Village Station to the hostel: Local bus fare: $2.50 The Greyhound Station in Whistler Village will drop off at the Visitors Centre. The BC Transit bus stop to the hostel is located opposite cross the road from the Greyhound stop on Village Gate Boulevard. Take bus #1 to Cheakamus or the #2 Whistler Creek to Cheakamus which will take you to Legacy Way and drop you outside the hostel. For the Whistler local bus service most up to date time table and service information check out BC Transit’s Website
Parking:Free Available onsite
Location:Driving From Vancouver by Car: Distance: Approximately 115 kilometers Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions. From Vancouver travel along Sea-to-Sky Highway/BC 99 NORTH. Approximately 50km after Squamish you will reach Cheakamus Crossing. At the Cheakamus Crossing cross roads turn right onto Cheakamus Lake rd. Pass the Interpretative Forest on your left. Follow Cheakamus Lake rd over the bridge then turn left onto Legacy Way. Hi-Whistler is the first and only building on the right. Driving from Whistler Village to the hostel: Distance: Approximately 8 kilometers Travel Time: Approximately 10 minutes, depending on road and traffic conditions. From Whistler village travel along Sea-to-Sky Highway/BC 99 SOUTH for 7km. At the Cheakamus Crossing cross roads turn left onto Cheakamus Lake rd. Pass the Interpretative Forest on your left. Follow Cheakamus Lake Rd over the bridge then turn left onto Legacy Way. Hi-Whistler is the first and only building on the right.
Airport:Closest international airport - Vancouver - 130 km

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyRiver/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking areaMain attractions nearby
Nightlife nearbyForested/wooded area
Restaurants nearbyLeisure facilities nearby
Winter sportsMountainous/hilly area
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Facilities

Discounts and concessions availableFamily rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair usersHostel open 24h
LiftTV room
Self-catering kitchenGroups welcome
Common room(s)Sheets in price
Laundry facilitiesCycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Café/BarMeals available
Games roomIndividual traveller welcome
Luggage StoreLockers available
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
Green HostelRates include local tax
Cycle store at HostelBBQ

Customer Reviews HI - Whistler

13 May 2013 Liselotte, USA
73%
73%
The facilities are great and almost new. The room/bathroom was fairly clean, but the bedding was dirty--the mattress cover was badly stained, there even was a blood stain (unsanitary.

Hostel response:
Thank you for taking the time to review our property, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. Your concerns regarding cleanliness are greatly concerning, and have been passed onto our Housekeeping Supervisor - a high cleanliness score is something that we strive towards on a daily basis and I apologize that in this instance we have not met your, or our expectations. Kind Regards, Shaun Freeman - General Manager.


08 May 2013 Gabriel, USA
100%
100%
Awesome

Hostel response:
Thank you, come back soon! Kind Regards - Shaun Freeman, General Manager.


12 Feb 2013 Terry, Australia
93%
93%
With an Eco slant the hostel is over heated (23-24 C) in the common areas. One has to dress in a T shirt to stay comfortable. perhaps 19-21 C would be better and one should just have another layer on (remember it's sub zero ourside). Visitors already dress for the cold. Kitchen needs: Bigger Pasta bowls Cooking Knives need to be sharpened More pots or perhaps a Wok or 2? Additional colander (only one presently) Apart from this the hostel was a great place to stay in.

Hostel response:
Thank you for taking the time to review our property, I'll address the heating concerns with the technicians that service our system, however at this time of year, the system can have a hard time keeping up with the external temperature changes (+5 one day, below 0 the next), and see what we can do. I've also created a shopping list for our guest kitchen, thank you! We look forward to seeing you in Whistler again soon. Kind Regards, Shaun Freeman - General Manager.


09 Feb 2013 Michael, England & Wales
87%
87%
Bearing in mind the ways in which the hostel tried to be environmentally friendly, the whole building was kept far too warm. Even just wearing t-shirt and jeans it was too warm for us.

03 Feb 2013 Ted, Canada
97%
97%
sometimes I get a guy coming back in the room drunk with a girl in bed having sex. Wish a camera at the front door to watch others bring free people in to the rooms to have sex. Not good for others.

Hostel response:
Thank you for taking the time to review our property, it's greatly appreciated. Unregistered guests is something that our night staff are training to take quite seriously, however, they're generally unaware of a problem unless it's reported. Guests are required to swipe their key to gain entry to the building of a night. We look forward to seeing you in Whistler again soon! Kind Regards - Shaun Freeman, General Manager.


04 Jan 2013 Liv Christine, Norway
97%
97%
I loved the hostel! Stayed for 2 weeks and have now stayed there twice. No problem recommending it on!

Hostel response:
Thank you for taking the time to review our hostel, it's greatly appreciated. Can't wait to see you back for a third time! Kind Regards, Shaun Freeman - General Manager.


04 Dec 2012 Edward, England & Wales
93%
93%
More like a communal hotel than a youth hostel, lots of very warm and welcoming people there too!

Hostel response:
Thank you! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to see you back in Whistler soon. Kind Regards, Shaun Freeman - General Manager.


19 Oct 2012 Patrick, Canada
97%
97%
Epic Kitchen!

16 Sep 2012 Liv Christine, Norway
100%
100%
Love the hostel!

07 Sep 2012 Jane, Switzerland
90%
90%
Very nice room. We would recommend the hostel.

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