12 Hostels in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About Vancouver

Vancouver, British Colombia, is on the West Coast of Canada. Metro Vancouver has a population of around 2.463 million people (2016) and is beautifully nestled between the Salish Sea and Coast Mountain Range. Vancouver’s oceanic climate is perfect for lush Douglas fir forests to thrive and makes being outdoors quite pleasant; especially during late spring, summer, and early autumn when there is less rainfall.

The combination of having a large population, being surrounded by amazing natural landscapes, and having a relatively mild climate makes Vancouver an ideal destination for urbanites and outdoors enthusiasts alike.

Vancouver hostels are clean, green, affordable accommodation machines. They offer the unique opportunity to fully immersive yourself in the city as you get advice from the local Vancouverites and mingle with other travellers. There are hostels in Vancouver to suit all your needs whether you’re looking to get off-the-beaten path, see the tourist attractions, shop ‘til you drop, or get into the entertainment district.

Location, Location, Location. Choosing the right hostel for you largely depends on what you plan to do during your time in Van. Most of the hostels in Vancouver are either in Downtown or the West End. These are all great locations for shopping, dining, getting cultured, or hitting the nightlife scene. Staying in North Vancouver will make the mountain slightly more accessible, or you can always book near Jericho Beach for a more leisurely stay.

If you’re bored in Vancouver, it’s because you’re trying to be. There are high quality cafés, bistros, restaurants, and bars to suit any dietary preference; and enough breweries (large, craft, and microbrew) for you to sample to your hearts content. Vancouver has beautiful parks and beaches that you need to check out, the most well-known being Stanley Park. There are also remnants from the 2010 Olympic Winter Games like the Olympic Cauldron that are cool to see with your own eyes.

No matter when you go, there is bound to be an event going on so check the listings and don’t miss out! If you happen to have some rainy days during your stay, don’t despair, instead head to the museums and art galleries throughout the city (The Science Centre is SUPER cool).

Metro Vancouver’s transportation network is provided by TransLink. You can get from Vancouver International Airport to Downtown on the Rapid transit Canada Line. Getting around the city is made very easy by the SkyTrain, Buses, SeaBus, and West Coast Express. There are also bike rental locations all around the city, we recommend renting a bike and cruising the waterfront on a sunny day! Otherwise, if you’re willing to put in the miles, Vancouver is among the most walkable cities in Canada.