My ItineraryWhistler Hostel
Address
HI - Whistler
1035 Legacy Way
V0N 1B1 Whistler
Canada
Tel. 1.604.962.0025
whistler@hihostels.ca
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Whistler
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25 Mar 2012 Alexander, Canada
Good hostel, nice staff. Cleanly rooms and comfortable beds. Noise from drunk people coming back to the hostel disturbed us during the night (Saturday night). We were unfortunate and got a difficult room-mate, but that could happen anywhere.
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27 Feb 2012 Neil, Australia
Breakfast option is only coffee & bagel or english muffin. Cleaners only do an average job except when it comes to stealing the recycling cans/bottles from the room. Security is ok but food items go missing from the fridge too often.
Hostel response:
Hi Neil,
Sorry to hear you had a few issues with your stay. You are right, the Job Seekers Breakfast package is limited, although you have the option of upgrading. As far as the cleaning goes, it is unfortunate that you felt like your recycling was stolen, we usually take it away from rooms as most of our guests won't take their empties to the recycling depot for logistics reasons.
Thank you for your feedback,
Marc - Manager -
01 Feb 2012 Dylan, Australia
always a good stay second time round and didn't disapoint
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01 Jan 2012 Nathaniel, Germany
More hotel than hostel
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28 Dec 2011 Zrinko, USA
excellent experience -will stay again
Hostel response:
We are looking forward to seeing you again! Marc - Manager -
09 Dec 2011 Paul, South Africa
A loudly snoring room mate and some noisy people in hall, but these can be expected in a hostel.
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14 Nov 2011 Sophie, England & Wales
One of the nicest hostels I've stayed in! Really good staff and everyone staying there is friendly
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31 Oct 2011 David, USA
Very helpful reception. Rooms are rather crowded.
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25 Oct 2011 Renata, Australia
Being new and a former athlete's village it's 4star as far as hostels go, but it is a bit clinical too like the video room and eating space and the cafe is a bit pricey for a hostel (normal cafe prices).
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22 Sep 2011 Amalee, USA
HI Whistler is a fantastic new building and felt more like a hotel than a hostel. The kitchen was spotless and the rooms and bathrooms were cleaned everyday. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back to Whistler and would definitely stay at the HI.
Hostel Overview
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
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Directions from the Greyhound bus station Creekside to the hostel by Bus: Local bus fare: $2 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 (Games Express) to Cheakamus or the #2 to Cheakamus (not Function Junction) 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 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 (Games Express) to Cheakamus or the #2 Whistler Creek to Cheakamus (not Function Junction) 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 Function Junction. At the Function Junction 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 Function Junction 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 & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Whistler |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |