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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

93% Customer Rating

28 reviews
Latest Reviews

sarannwrap698921 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

My partner and I stayed here, and we definately rate this place. It's soclean, safe, and close to everything and has a home vibe w... more

chick_rachael1054 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

This is a really nice, clean hostel with friendly helpful staff. It's got lots of character and the private room we stayed in was ... more

Description:

Built for wilderness-bound travellers in 1896 during the height of the Victorian era, the Urban Hideaway Guesthouse is, uniquely.. More Info... »

Urban Hideaway Guesthouse

85% Customer Rating

38 reviews
Latest Reviews

Maaike (Avid Traveller from Netherlands), September 2009:

Great location. Great services. Everybody can go here!

Shawn (Novice Nomad from Canada), September 2009:

It doesn't get much better than this. HUGE kitchen, lots of refigerators, good security, pleasant staff, 15 min walk from the beac... more

Description:

This beach retreat in the city offers the best of urban and outdoor Vancouver... More Info... »

HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach

84% Customer Rating

162 reviews
Latest Reviews

Oriol (Novice Nomad from Spain), November 2009:

The breakfast is included and it is really good!

Krystal (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

One of the best hostels i have stayed in. Really clean & quiet! I stayed in a two bedroom dorm & it was perfect! Highly recomend t... more

Description:

Smack dab in the middle of Granville Street's entertainment district, we're Vancouver's newest hostel! More Info... »

HI-Vancouver Central

84% Customer Rating

25 reviews
Latest Reviews

renee_rolfe82 (Novice Nomad from Australia), September 2009:

This hostel is great if all you are after is a bed for the night, as it has very relaxed atmostphere. Don't count on there being h... more

nicpapineau7792 (Novice Nomad from Canada), August 2009:

its like a cheap hotel --> so its a good deal if thats what you are looking for. Skytrain is nice and close

Description:

Vancouver’s YWCA Hotel is one of the finest accommodation facilities in North America... More Info... »

YWCA Hotel

81% Customer Rating

181 reviews
Latest Reviews

Will (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

This place is really good fun! Our only problem was the Bed Bugs!! The staff however refunded the money for our stay. There were q... more

jacob_gray_86 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

This was a huge hostel and comes with all the associated perks and downfalls. Can be impersonal if you're travelling alone as I am... more

Description:

The largest hostel in downtown Vancouver with central location in entertainment district - great atmosphere, clean, friendly sta.. More Info... »

SameSun Backpacker Lodge - Vancouver

81% Customer Rating

51 reviews
Latest Reviews

ullstrom887011 (Novice Nomad from Sweden), October 2009:

This is a great hotel if you dont have high demands on facilitys. No kind of kitchen, just a water boiler and microwave owen. The... more

t_gnther4357 (Novice Nomad from Germany), September 2009:

The Beds was quite wobbly and screechy, but the rest was good

Description:

St. Clair Hotel was built in 1911 by Captain Henry Pybus Captain of the Empress of Japan, the hallways di... More Info... »

St. Clair Hotel

80% Customer Rating

76 reviews
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stevealpha6236 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

some more activities for groups would have been great

rayrayxyz3257 (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

gret crowd and excellent staff

Description:

This hostel offers everything a backpacker could want with small dorms and good atmosphere... More Info... »

HI-Vancouver Downtown

75% Customer Rating

23 reviews
Latest Reviews

kurtustrent7306 (Novice Nomad from England), September 2009:

having stayed there previously I booked another nights stay as the hostel was really friendly and the staff good fun. the hostel o... more

kurtustrent7306 (Novice Nomad from England), September 2009:

The staff were really friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. The hostel is 5 mins away from skytrain links into Vanc... more

Description:

Vancouver Backpacker Guesthouse is 14 min. away from Downtown Vancouver by skytrain. More Info... »

Vancouver Backpacker Guesthouse

75% Customer Rating

150 reviews
Latest Reviews

Callum (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

Great fun. Bar is great. A little run down, but clean. A bit too close to Cracktown, but made for half the fun in the neighbourhoo... more

DMAN (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Not a very clean hostel. The common areas were cleaned every day, but when it rained the mens bathroom roof leaked so that you'd g... more

Description:

Situated above Vancouver’s oldest bar the 'Cambie' is for those looking to experience our city's diverse cultural mix in the h.. More Info... »

Cambie Hostel - Gastown

73% Customer Rating

34 reviews
Latest Reviews

marino3699832 (Novice Nomad from Macau), October 2009:

Nice place, nice location. I would definitely stay here again.

jbeeton84667 (Novice Nomad from Australia), September 2009:

Stayed here for 14 days, excellent place, great staff, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast next door every morning.. Well done. HIGH... more

Description:

With an excellent, convenient location on the central nerve of the city scene, this stylish boutique hotel offers clean, comfort.. More Info... »

Granville Grand Hotel

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