A rooftop patio is offered at this non-smoking Vancouver hostel. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is just 1 km away. Shared bathroom facilities are offered in each dormitory room at HI Vancouver Downtown. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. A guest lounge, a games room and library provide relaxation options. Sunset Beach and Robson St are both within 10 minutes’ walking distance from this hostel. Vancouver Aquarium is 3 km away. Hostelling International is a membership organisation. All non-members can purchase a membership card upon arrival or an additional fee will be added to the room rate. See the fine print for more details. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. Breakfast is served everyday from 7-9am everyday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Vancouver, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    good room with good people. made some good friends there. beds were comfy and I had a good experience there. they can hold your luggage for you when you check out so you don’t have to carry it around all day.
  • Amardeep
    India India
    Centrally located close to most restaurants and public transportation. Good breakfast and rooms.
  • Colivos10
    Chile Chile
    I really love that the hostel prepares activities every day such as tours and bar crawls. Moreover, they include breakfast during the stay.
  • Djkiwi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super friendly staff, clean rooms, and great breakfast.
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and friendly staff, Beds were good, even activities are organized there.
  • William
    Canada Canada
    location was great. the staff were friendly and extremely helpful.
  • Margareth
    Brazil Brazil
    Great place to stay, friendly staffs, good breakfast. Close to the via rail Canada station, waterfront, Stanley park, many stores and restaurants. I liked everything
  • Roytvand
    Canada Canada
    The location was so good and the breakfast was quiet what I expected. Friendly staff and roommates.
  • Felicia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and the facilities are well maintened. The hostel is in a convenient location to access downtown.
  • Brooke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I stayed in a 4-bed dorm. Due to layout, each bunk felt quite private and had decent sized lockers under the beds. Very clean facilities and loved the convenience of the hostel breakfast. Location is excellent too, close to Stanley Park, Coal...

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • If we arrive early morning can we store our suitcases till check in timeAlso how far is it to Canada place cruise port Many thanks

    Yes, we can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out if needed. There is no charge for day storage. Canada Place is a half an hour wal..
    Answered on 29 January 2020
  • You have like a private room just for my fiance and me? Or al are share room?

    We do offer private rooms.
    Answered on 1 July 2023
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, both are provided by the hostel.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • What are the check-in and check-out times?

    Check-in time is 4pm but if the rooms are ready and clean we do earlier check-ins as well. Check out time is 11am.
    Answered on 16 November 2023
  • Is it quiet at night?

    Quiet time is from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
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Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Parking garage
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Mandarin
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian

House rules
HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

Please note, the maximum length of stay is 21 days.

This property does not have air-conditioning.

Property doesn't accommodate local residents

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

Please note, bookings for more than 10 beds/rooms are considered group bookings and need to be made through the property's groups department. Special prepayment and cancellation policies apply to groups.

All the residents outside Lower Mainland area are welcome to stay with us

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel

  • HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is 1,050 yards from the centre of Vancouver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.