My ItineraryHostel HI - Vancouver Downtown
Address
HI - Vancouver Downtown
1114 Burnaby St
V6E 1P1 Vancouver
Canada
Tel. (604) 684-4565
Fax. (604) 684-4540
vancouver.downtown@hihostels.ca
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Vancouver Downtown
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17 May 2012 Michael, USA
Staff is second to none in being friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the city. Front desk is well equipped with brochures, discounts, bus schedules and things you need. Twenty four / Seven kitchen is cool. Well organized front desk.
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15 May 2012 Dorothea, Germany
Evreything was great! I love it there!
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15 May 2012 Ka Yin, Chile
i like the experiences stay in hi vancourver..
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14 May 2012 Barbara, Canada
Staff are over and above good and spirit of the place is one of the best though surroundings are not the best ever re furnishings etc.
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13 May 2012 Jennifer, USA
Had a great time. Wonderful selection of food in the morning (compared to most hostels), great people to interact with, bike rental, activities, and best of all, the roof top - which I didn't discover until my last day!
Hostel response:
Hello; Thank you very much for your comments! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Our hostel volunteer just planted all the beautiful flowers on the roof top patio. I am glad you found it. We will place a few more signs around the hostel to advertise it. Hope to see you again. Kind regards, Maicke Andresen Hostel Manager -
07 May 2012 Erik, Netherlands
Breakfast is nice albeit short, the rooms could use more fresh air (and space, but I'll settle for fresh air). I think renting a bike is very expensive at $28, in Berlin I rented a bike for € 8. Overall I enjoyed my stay though.
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03 May 2012 Graham, France
There were hairs on the pillowcases and the shared toilet between two rooms separated by a flimsy door gave us sleepless nights when the adjoining room used the facilties...we used the ones across the corridor!
Hostel response:
Good morning; Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve our customer service. While some of our guests like the half shared bath in some of our private rooms, they do lack privacy. Cleanliness is also one of our priorities, I have spoken to housekeeping and they will be more diligent to ensure all linens are free of any debris. Kind regards, Maicke Andresen Hostel Manager -
03 May 2012 Anil, India
nice, very good , hostel envirnment.
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30 Apr 2012 Liesbeth, Belgium
I would recommend this hostel to everyone! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, perfect location and clean and warm showers!
Hostel response:
Hello; Thank you for your feedback; we appreciate all of our guest's comments. Last year, we were able to renovate many of our bathrooms, so I am happy that you felt comfortable. Hope to see you again. Kind regards, Maicke Andresen Hostel Manager -
28 Apr 2012 Kil, South Korea
almost was very nice, but i felt little bit cold in the room
Hostel Overview
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 $8.50 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
| Total beds: | 223 |
Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Transit ($2.50): 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: $8.75 ($5.50 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 & Facilities
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 |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Vancouver Downtown |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | 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 |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |