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SameSun Backpacker Lodge - Vancouver Reviews

1018 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviews of SameSun Backpacker Lodge - Vancouver

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86%

I met a lot of Germans there and I had a lot of fun. The rooms were clean and there was enough space for everyone. I really liked the breakfast. There were fruits and bagels with cream cheese.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

friendly kind hardworking stuff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Best accommodation. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the bathrooms are cleaned 3 times a day. there is a bar down stairs aswell that does cheap meals every night and they were just what you felt like. Staff are so friendly and they take you on cheap tours. Couldnt recommend the place highly enough

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great spot! really helpful staff and the parties they have set up during the week are awesome!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


66%

The 4 bed dorm was okay, but the 6 bed was ridiculously small for that amount of beds and luggage. The bathrooms were also not very clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, Our 6 bed rooms are actually larger than the 4 beds, but with more people in it and if you bring a large amount of luggage, it will be tighter. Thanks for the kind rating for staff. Cheers Pete

86%

they have pub that is so loud until midnight!! and house keeper threw away my stuff... but location and staff are nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Noice place to stay, although we got the keys to the storage room without havingto prove we were staying there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi there, We are actually implementing a new tagging system for the day storage shortly. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Pete

100%

Very fun. Great atmosphere

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

My self and my boyfriend stayed here for one week and it was just brilliant! The facilliets were great the people were nice the rooms were standard but still great. I would recomend this hostle to all my friends it was better than staying in a hotel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

This is actually one of the few hostels amongst the ones I've visited that is worth coming back to. Nice breakfast, awesome staff, nice travellers, clean rooms, cool chilling spots, nice bar on the main floor, big kitchen, cozy balcony and pretty decent bathrooms and PERFECT location if you really want to have fun Van-style


86%

Great location, lots of fun people, and affordable


76%

Nice hostel! Much better than the HI across the street! But for the same price, you get a hotel room with better breakfast!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks bud, glad you liked our recently renovated private rooms. We've got more options coming for breakfast soon too. Cheers Pete

86%

It has a great location with friendly and helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Brilliant location especially for all the pubs and bars but also for getting around Vancouver because its so close to the SkyTrain and bus routes!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


90%

Great fun like always! Was worth returning after 4.5 years.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Good hostel, staff friendly, good breakfast and clean enough! A comfortable room to just stay, speak and share with other travelers! I enjoyed my stay there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great place I'd recommend it to all who visit Vancouver!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

For those of use bound to our automobiles, it was a shame to have such high additional parking prices. An affiliated lot or parking deal would have made my stay less stressful. There is probably no better place to be for the New Year. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey guys, glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes unfortunately we do not have parking here and parking in Vancouver is a little expensive. On New Years all the lots fill up quickly as well and we were doing our best to help people find spaces. I know it wasn't ideal but normally there is a great lot we use around the corner. Cheers Pete

96%

the breakfast in the morning was a great additional insentive which also made us get up and explore the city. the staff were also a great help to encourage and advise this exploration.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Thanks for an awesome time :)!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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