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HI - Vancouver Downtown Hostel

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HI - Vancouver Downtown

1114 Burnaby St
V6E 1P1 Vancouver
Canada
 
Tel. (604) 684 4565
Fax. (604) 684 4540

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Customer Rating

Total:
89%
89%     100 190
Friendliness of Staff:
93%
93%
Efficiency of Service:
90%
90%
Comfort:
82%
82%
Cleanliness:
85%
85%
Security:
92%
92%
Location:
93%
93%

Green Rating:
78%
78%
 
We serve free breakfast every morning, and we now have free Wireless internet! HI Vancouver Downtown is located in the safe and beautiful West End residential neighborhood, one block from colourful Davie St. with its many shops, restaurants and cafés. A two minute walk and you’re at English Bay beach, and False Creek Ferries to Granville Island. From our hostel you can walk easily to Stanley Park or any downtown attraction, and we also have mountain bike rentals and easy transit access if you want to venture further.
 
Come and visit us at HI-Vancouver Downtown. We are looking forward to have you as our guest!

Free Breakfast! Join us in our dining room for a continental breakfast, which includes Muffins, Bagels, Toast, Cereal, Jam, Fruit and Juice. Enjoy complimentary coffee all day.!

$5 Dorm Bed! Buy an HI membership when checking in and your first night in a dorm bed is only $5. A $25 discount will be applied for your first night in a private room when purchasing a membership (excluding first night's deposit and valid for check-ins Oct 1 to Apr 30). An HI membership will always save you money!

Free Wireless! Bring your laptop and enjoy free wireless. No laptop, no problem. We also have computer terminals available and for a small fee you can access the internet.

All dorm rooms have only four beds, and have lockers for your luggage, a sink and secure key-card access.

2 Bed (Private) rooms have a double bed or a double bed with a bunk above. These will accommodate up to three people. See note below if you are booking a 2 bed room for more than two people.

Relax with a game of pool or football in our games room, take a moment to plan your itinerary in our library, watch a movie in the TV room, or kick back and relax in our swank newly-renovated dining room.

Join in on our award winning tours, activities and pub nights.

We have a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, on-premises internet access, free onward booking for other HI-Canada hostels, comfortable mattresses, and all linen, bedding, and towels are provided free of charge! We have limited parking available. Reserved parking is available for$9.50 per night.

Our friendly, experienced staff will help you plan your day and let you in on some Vancouver secrets! We hope to see you soon!

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 4 Total
beds
Number of rooms: 7 14 43 223

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):Front Desk always open and staffed 24 hrs a day.
Opening times (over the year):Always open all year!

Street Map and Route Planning

 

Directions

Location Map
Bus:Transit ($2.75): Go out the front door of Pacific Central Station and walk across the street, where you will see a city bus stop. Catch #C21 Beach. You can get off at Thurlow and then walk up the hill to the hostel (but this is not easy with lots of luggage). The alternative is to ride the C21 all the way to the end of the line, and switch to a #6 Downtown or #C23 Main Street Station, which will come up the hill on Davie Street. Get off at Davie and Thurlow (at the Denny's Restaurant) and walk one block down Thurlow to Burnaby. Taxi (about $8): Grab a taxi at the Taxi Stand outside the station.
Parking:A limited number of outside parking spots are available for an extra charge of CAD$8.50 per night. Parking spots can be reserved at the Front Desk.
Location:We are located in the safe and quiet West End area of Downtown Vancouver, at the intersection of Burnaby Street and Thurlow Street.
Rail:Please refer to the bus station directions above since the Vancouver VIA Rail station is also at Pacific Central Station (Bus Station).
Airport:Public transit: Take the Canada Line train heading to downtown Vancouver. Get off at the Yaletown - Roundhouse stop. Exit to Davie Street. Board the C23 Davie bus westbound and take this bus to Thurlow St. (the stop is by the Shopper's Drug Mart). Cross the street at the lights and go South (down the hill) one block. We are on your right - on the corner of Thurlow and Burnaby Streets. Cost: $9.00 ($7.75 after 6.30pm and weekends). You will need correct change (pay for a 2 zone transfer before boarding the Canada Line). Time: 45 minutes. Taxi ride from the Airport is approximately $30.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyMain attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostelNightlife nearby
Restaurants nearbyShopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearbyBeach at or near hostel
Mountainous/hilly areaMeet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Vancouver Downtown

Facilities

Discounts and concessions availableFamily rooms available
Breakfast in priceHostel open 24h
LiftTV room
Self-catering kitchenGroups welcome
Common room(s)Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureauLaundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostelInternet access
Credit card acceptedCurrency exchange at or near hostel
Games roomIndividual traveller welcome
Luggage StoreLockers available
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
GardenGreen Hostel
Rates include local tax

Customer Reviews HI - Vancouver Downtown

11 May 2013 Joanna, England & Wales
97%
97%
Very close to the beach and walikng disrance from Waterfront and Stanley Park. Good choice of organised tours. Internet wasn't working on higher floors. Maybe if TV was closer to the kitchen it would be easier for travellers to mix. Night lamps attached to beds would be good in shared dorms.

06 May 2013 Gary, England & Wales
93%
93%
Good helpful staff. kind and gave good information and advise. We will recommend this hostel to family and friends.

30 Apr 2013 Hailey, Scotland
93%
93%
Great place to meet people too!

16 Apr 2013 Marje, England & Wales
100%
100%
Enjoyed staying here. Thanks

11 Apr 2013 Paul, Australia
100%
100%
Highly recommended for people of all ages. Lovely hostel and lovely people working and staying there.

Hostel response:
Hello; Thank you for taking the time to review our hostel! We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Our guests are a mix of all ages, which many people enjoy. Our staff enjoys working here, so we are appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you again. Kind regards, Maicke


05 Apr 2013 Yvonne, USA
90%
90%
the staff was very helpful.

02 Apr 2013 Jacob, Australia
80%
80%
Some hand soap in bathroom would have been nice

31 Mar 2013 Jangwon, Canada
100%
100%
It was really goooood!!!

28 Mar 2013 Victoria, Australia
87%
87%
Clare was very helpful and was happy to share her experiences which has made planning my trip easier.

15 Mar 2013 Francisco, USA
100%
100%
The hostel is clean, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the location is convenient. It is in a quiet neighborhood, but near public transit, restaurants, grocery stores.

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