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Pioneer Hostel

167 3rd Ave East | Cow Bay, Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1K4, Canada
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4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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SnoopsMaGoops
Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

The Pioneer Backpackers Inn is a home, not only a hostel. Entering the hostel you will be filled with warmth immediately. Christy, the owner, has the perfect hand needed to make this place not only comfortable, but special in several ways. It´s quiet, cozy, very clean, and there´s rooms available for every age. From co-ed dorms to private en-suites -... More

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GuillaumeBlouin
Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

I was well impressed by the place; it's an old house nicely renovated and it's clean. I liked the idea of being also a student house, you meet more people. More

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SIrLancelotBCN
Barcelona
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25 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

I arrived late at night with the ferry and was very happy to be able to use the free pick-up service the hostel offers. I booked a private room for single occupancy, the room had a Houston bunk bed (double on bottom, single on the top), which was a bit strange and besides that was it very small, I can't... More

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OzSaltyDogs
Perth, Australia
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011

We have been on the road traveling all through America and Canada for over two months. Oh how we wished the standard of some hostels we stayed in were up to the high standards of this place. Our private room was more than what I expected. Big clean and comfortable and our own tv. There is a cool common area... More

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Nicola W
Adelaide, Australia
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38 reviews
36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011
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You really couldn't ask for a better hostel. The owners were friendly and super helpful. the rooms clean and cheerful, no bunk beds (hoorah!). Shared bathrooms were plentiful, I never had to wait. Free wifi, computers for those without laptops. Great lounge which was sometimes shared by a beautiful dog. They will even pick you up from the ferry/train for... More

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Timtam50
Sunshine Coast Australia
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25 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011
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We had a room with bathroom, it was very small and at the front of the hostel and adjoining the lounge, despite this the room was very quiet. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen facilities were useful and the free shuttle service from the ferry was good. Staff friendly and helpful. Recommend as a good value pleasant stay. More

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Celestino G
Prince Rupert, Canada
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011

Zero stars! that's correct ZERO. The owner lives there and she is HORRIBLE, RUDE, MEAN, NEGATIVE, human being. No more than two beers, WHAT? It's Canada, and she is the worst Canadian worst I ever met. More

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Pioneer_hostel, Owner at Pioneer Hostel, responded to this review
September 3, 2011

At the Pioneer Backpackers Inn, we do strive to provide a relaxing, friendly and family oriented atmosphere. For this reason, we do ask drinking is kept to a reasonable amount in the communal dining and kitchen areas. There is an unspoken etiquette most travelers respect when staying in hostels - respect others by keeping the facilities reasonable neat and try... More

casiesse
Calgary, Canada
Reviewer
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011
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people found this review helpful

We stayed 2 nights in this hostel en route to the Alaskan Marine Highway as I'm sure many others are. I wish we could have stayed longer just to make use of their wonderful facilities here, although I can't say the same for Prince Rupert in general. The kitchen in particular was so organized and had every tool imaginable not... More

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talaha
yukon
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22 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The backpackers hostel had everything we needed for a fishing trip to Prince Rupert. It had a kitchen, barbeque, and great rooms. It was clean and the staff was friendly, it is also in a great location next to Cow Bay. We will definitely be back. More

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Pottgirl
Leeds, United Kingdom
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22 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

After reading the abysmal reviews many Prince Rupert hotels got here, we decided to go for the Pioneer Hostel instead. We got a private double room which was clean, pretty and adequately furnished - nothing fancy, but all you needed. It was obvious that there had been a lot of redecorating done quite easily, with bathrooms and hallways in a... More

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