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HOSTEL HI - NANAIMO - PAINTED TURTLE GUESTHOUSE

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HI - Nanaimo - Painted Turtle Guesthouse
121 Bastion Street
Nanaimo
BC V9R 3A2
Canada
 
Tel. (250) 753-4432
Fax. (250) 753-4434

Hostel Details

92% Customer Rating
2007 Awarded "Best Hostel in Canada" by HI-Canada, Under 10,000 Overnights category and rated #1 on TripAdvisor.com! Experience a splash of funky Canadian style and fair dinkum Australian hospitality with hosts Bruce & Ang!

Open since 2004, the HI-Nanaimo Painted Turtle Guesthouse is a fully renovated and refurbished 1913 heritage building. Located in the heart of the waterfront/arts district in downtown Nanaimo, it sits amongst trendy cafes & restaurants, pubs & clubs, art galleries, bakeries, street performers and local points of interest. The Guesthouse is extremely well appointed and has achieved the highest possible standard available under the Hostelling International group.

All features have been designed with the active traveller in mind, and we have thrown in a few special features: private bathrooms, FREE internet (terminals and wireless), free luggage storage and a living area that includes kitchen and dining facilities, a cozy fireplace and free games.

The Painted Turtle is so close to everything that within 5 minutes you can walk to the Port Theatre, Harbour Lynx and BC ferry terminals, the 4km Harbourside Walkway, the Old City Quarter shopping district, outdoor and indoor recreation facilities, and other key tourist attractions.

From here, we have great transportation links to TOFINO, VICTORIA, CAMPBELL RIVER and the GULF ISLANDS. You can venture to other parts of Vancouver Island, with its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding attractions, and endless recreational and adventure pursuits.

 
"Group Special", $75 per room (Sleeps four people separately, no sharing!) Includes all taxes. No hidden fees or charges. $75/4 people ONLY, unbeatable!

Attractions

Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
City centre location
Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Main attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearby
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Hostel with a difference
Leisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostel

Facilities

Discounts and concessions available
Family rooms available
Hostel open 24h
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureau
Laundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Café/Bar
Currency exchange at or near hostel
Male only
Female only
Games room
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel

Prices from

Bed price from: 24.29 CAD
Single Room: 56.20 CAD
Double/Twin Room: 50.00 CAD
3 Bed Private Room: 68.58 CAD
4 Bed Private Room: 68.58 CAD

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Total
beds
Number of rooms: 8 2 10 54

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):Reception hours 7am-10pm. 24-hour access.
Opening times (over the year):All year

Directions

Bus:Take the Greyhound bus from Vancouver ($24), Victoria ($20), or Port Hardy ($60) to Nanaimo city centre. Walk 5 blocks down Wallace Street; turn left on Bastion Street and we are only 1 block further.
Parking:Free parking on Commercial St 4pm to 10am (the next morning). Paid parking across the street ($2/hour; max $6 for 24 hours).
Sea port:Nanaimo is directly linked to the British Columbia mainland by two major BC Ferry routes for vehicle traffic (starting at $45). Horseshoe Bay in North Vancouver to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, which is 2.5 km north of city centre. Or, Tsawwassen to Duke Point Terminal, which is 14km south of city centre. For pedestrians, take the Harbour Lynx fast ferry ($25 one way) from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo city centre. We are 1 block from the terminal.
Location:Located in the Arts District downtown - corner of Commercial and Bastion St (121 Bastion St). From Hwy 19/#1 (TransCanada) take exit to Hwy 19A and follow to city centre (approx. 5km).
Rail:From Victoria, take VIA Rail train ($24) on one of Canada's most scenic rail routes, the Malahat E&N Railiner to downtown Nanaimo - 2.5 hours. We are a 5 minute walk from the train station in Nanaimo city centre.
Airport:Fly directly into Nanaimo Airport with Air Canada. Take a taxi ($30) or shuttle service ($19) 18km to city centre. From YVR Vancouver International airport or downtown Vancouver, take a seaplane flight into Nanaimo harbour and city centre ($55 one way).
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