About

Tucked away in the heart of Vancouver Downtown- with central access to local and international restaurants, quick public transit like SkyTrain (just 2 blocks away from Waterfront and Granville SkyTrain Stations), TransLink buses, shopping malls as Pacific Center, and entertainment. Minutes walking distance from Canada Place, The Vancouver Convention Center where so many conferences and shows take place, the Orpheum Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, BC Place where WhiteCaps play soccer, Roger Arena Stadium to attend live concerts, the epic Gastown, and Waterfront area.

Our Hotel-Hostel Heritage building (c. 1911) offers cozy, friendly, and comfortable private rooms with their own sink. The surrounding neighborhood is full of diverse international restaurants, bars with live music, and some authentic English pubs.

Our Private rooms are comfortable. Our washrooms are shared (two toilets and two showers per floor).

Amenities we offer:
- Free instant coffee (every morning)
- Free tea (all day long)
- Bath towels and bed lining
- Free Wi-Fi (mostly in common areas)
- Small lockers (at the end of every floor)
- On-site laundry facilities (extra fee of $2 CA per load/washer and $2 CA per dryer). Open from 5 pm to 10 pm (every day)
- City maps
- Tourism brochures
- Expert St Clair Team knowledge of the city and surrounding areas (Squamish, Whistler, and more)

Questions about the local area or our St Clair Hotel-Hostel? Our friendly St Clair Team has answers! We are here to make sure your stay in Vancouver is memorable.

We have a variety of rooms available to suit all needs:
- Private Twin Bunk (2 bunk beds)
- Private Twin (2 single beds)
- Private Double (1 double bed)
- Private Triple (Bunk bed: 1 double bed at the bottom and 1 single bed at the top)
- Private Quad (2 bunk beds for 4 people)
Thinking of staying a while? Ask what we can do for you.
* In the low season (fall & winter time) you can take advantage of the special discounts we offer

Enjoy the beauty of Vancouver hassle-free!
BOOK with us TODAY!

Please ensure you have an INTERNATIONAL ID (Passport) and a valid CREDIT CARD under your name upon arrival. Canadian travelers must provide proof of residency. Residents of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia are NOT accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

In private rooms, the maximum stay is 21 nights. You must, however, move rooms every 2 weeks to ensure cleanliness standards.

During the high season (June 1st.to September 15th), you must book for a minimum of 2 nights.

We have a 3-day cancellation policy. If violated, you will be charged for the first night.
Guests can cancel for free before 3pm 3 days before their check-in date.

Payment is always done upon arrival. We pre-authorized (one night) your credit card upfront to make sure the guest has sufficient funds on his/her card to pay for the booking.

It will be a pleasure to host you while you are in Vancouver Downtown!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

6.5Good(1298)
  • Value for Money
    6.7
  • Security
    7.3
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    4.7
  • Staff
    6.7
  • Location
    8.0
  • Facilities
    5.3
Stayed in Dec 2025
4.0
J
Juliana
Female, 25-30, Canada
Stayed at St Clair Hostel for a long weekend in December. Although it was off season, and could be expected to be very quiet, there was also a noticeable lack of staff presence. The first room we stayed in was very cold and the radiator was not producing any heat. When we went to reception (during posted open hours), there was no staff. It took 2 hours for a response. Afterwards, the staff were very helpful and moved our room. Also visibility dirty with hair/dust/garbage/bugs in our room.
Stayed in Nov 2025
8.0
E
Eiichi
Male, 41+, Japan
I love this old building. But some may not.
Stayed in Sept 2025
6.9
C
Charles
Couple, 41+, USA
well located but a bit run down. No fringes here.
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Location

577 Richards St., Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
0.2km from city centre