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Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown

1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada (Downtown)
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Perth, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Private room with no wifi,no TV,shared bathroom,frustratingly uncomfortable mattress with sharp springs sticking out(we were so tired the next day),toenails littered over the carpet and a prison-esque bright light in a hostel that feels and looks like it used to be an aged care facility all for the bargain price of $95.70 a night.It only takes a quick scan of... More

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9 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

One block from Davie Street in one direction and within easy reach of Granville Island, buses, trains and the whole city area this hostel is convenient, safe and comfortable. I have stayed here alone on a couple of occasions and found it covered my needs for a clean warm bed, laundry, decent breakfast and a good kitchen. On the downside... More

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Manchester
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013 via mobile

To be fair this hostel has a good location, the breakfast is decent, the kitchen is quite big and the place is kept clean, however there are far more negatives than positives if you are a backpacker rather than a low income worker or someone looking for work. In four months travelling this is the most boring and joyless place... More

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HI-VancouverDowntown, Manager at Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown, responded to this review
February 8, 2013

Good morning; Thank you so much for your comments regarding your stay at HI-Vancouver Downtown. We appreciate your feedback and agree that our guests in the winter are not always the true backpacking type. Even in the summer we cater to a variety of guest including more mature adults and families. Many of our guest seeking a more lively atmosphere... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013 via mobile

For the price you pay you would expect better! Way too expensive for a crappy hostel. Beds were uncomfortable- floor was a better option. staff not very friendly or helpful- doesn't have the fun hostel feel that others do- everyone kept to themselves. Bathrooms were ok- cleaner than the rooms. Kitchen was good size and liked how they provided bread... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

Location is just off Davie St so there are LOTS of great restaurants. Also close to ferry to Granville Is and a 20 min walk into the main city area. 5 min walk to sky train and Holiday Inn where the Quick Shuttle from Seattle can drop you. Ferry and bus a minute away. Use sky train to get to... More

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HI-VancouverDowntown, Manager at Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown, responded to this review
February 8, 2013

Good morning; Thank you very much for taking the time to review our hostel. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and found our hostel to be quiet and comfortable. We are also happy that you enjoyed the private room, shared only between you and another one. We only have one of those combinations. If you return, make sure... More

Vancouver, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
19 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

I have stayed at this hostel several times within the past several months. I've always been treated kindly, with respect and their policies are about the best that I have come across. They are extremely flexible in allowing you to refund if you decide to check a day earlier. I am very impressed with how down to earth and kind... More

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Athens, Attiki, Greece
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This hostel was pretty standard. The location was solid, it was clean and the staff was very helpful. The rooms are small but the bunks are more private than some other hostels that I have stayed in. My friend and I had a great stay there, but our only issue was how pricey it was. But I guess that's just... More

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
40 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012 via mobile

The hostel was easy to find and was maintained well from the outside. Inside the hostel was clean but I arrived just after they had some flooding. Some areas where out of bounds due to the water damage which they were obviously very fast to clean up. The breakfast was the standard North America selection of bagels and spreads served... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012 via mobile

Good hostel; fairly quiet & laid back. Not as social as other hostels in the area. The sinks in both rooms I stayed in had a lot of scum around the taps & the first room had hairs in the sink. The common bathrooms were in a slightly better condition although still not great. The floors creek something chronic so... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

I stay at this hostel for three days at the end of August this year. It is easy to book and the staff is really helpful. At first a thought it is almost a hotel, but it's not. The rooms are very small. It felt to me I had more room in a 40 bed dorm in Victoria, BC than... More

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Address: 1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver > Downtown , West End
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Wheelchair access
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Ranked #9 of 34 Specialty lodging in Vancouver
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