A rooftop patio is offered at this nonsmoking Vancouver hostel. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is just 0.6 mi 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 1.9 mi away. Hosteling International is a membership organization. All nonmembers 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Vancouver, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Salome
    Canada Canada
    The property is clean and all of the staffs are nice. They know their jobs.
  • Paul
    Mexico Mexico
    As a Hostel it's a very good one, it's clean and with great staff. Location is very good, close to areas of interest in downtown while in a quiet and clean zone.
  • Mia
    France France
    In a quite neighborhood and close to major sights in downtown

Area info

Amenities of HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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.

Mastercard Visa Discover Cash is not accepted HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 cancelation policies apply to groups.

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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

  • Check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours

  • HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel is 3,100 feet from the center of Vancouver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.