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Reviews of HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel

1114 Burnaby Street, West End, V6E 1P1 Vancouver, Canada

#48 of 78 hotels in Vancouver

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Review score

Based on 1396 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    I had a very pleasant stay and I would definitely book there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really hot.

    The staff was amazing! Especially Pier, so nice and helpful. He went above and beyond to support me. The location was amazing as well. Very good breakfast in the morning.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC but has fans, room smells a little.

    If you travel alone, I would recommend you to stay here.location is excellent, close to the sunset beach. Breakfast is not bad. Never seen a hostel provides free breakfast tho.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    all ok for the price

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is very good, beds are very comfy, showers are always clean, included breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Great but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Prices are absolutely crazy but it might be a Vancouver issue, not this hostel in particular.

    The staff, location are absolutely top notch ! The rrom was classical

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    One of the best hostels in Vancouver!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels in Vancouver!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    First time staying in a hostel. This good experience gave me the confidence to try it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean and quiet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Good for work trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On the first day, I couldn’t fall asleep because I was hypersensitive, but by the second day I was able to.

    The kitchen and breakfast were awesome!! I lost my glasses and the staff were very friendly and sent them back to my home after they found them. I truly appreciate their thoughtfulness and effort!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    fine

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Would stay again. I’m fact I just booked:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very hot even with fans.

    Very friendly and helpful staff…everywhere clean…lots of nice common spaces…great kitchen…decent breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are too hot during the summer, and the breakfast is not very good. There’s no air conditioning.

    The bunk beds are comfortable, and the staff is friendly. The location is good, and the place is clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed to not have any suggestions for activities and sights to see in the city beyond visiting Stanley Park.

    Great location near Stanley Park, beaches and Davie St on your doorstep. Granville Island and Downtown not far away either. Breakfast good and extensive.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location and facilities provided were amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good for a single night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like all accommodation in Vancouver, hideously expensive, especially without a private bathroom

    We got the last room in Vancouver at this hostel. Bed was a double, so small, but it was a comfortable mattress. Breakfast was basic but more than adequate. The area is a safe feeling neighbourhood

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rooms had not air conditioning, instead a ventilator which was too loud and was difficult to get some sleep at night. probably a bigger storage would help also

    The staff was very nice, the facilities were well maintained, and the bunk beds were updated, not old or crushing, in addition each bed had its own electric point and a single lamp that worked (some hostels don’t have that), The location was excellent because it’s the affordable option in downtown. they had an elevator wich helped a lot with heavy baggage.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -No aircon. Room was an oven. If you're travelling in summer, reconsider. Was far hotter inside than outside which made for an uncomfortable sleep. I was only here 3 nights in august but I dont think I could have lasted too much longer. Maybe ask for a room on the lower floors as they could be cooler

    Pros -decent location. Very walkable to davie st, sunset beach, English Bay -good value if you're thinking vancouver prices, however vancouver pricing terrible value in general -decent breakfast (boiled eggs, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, pancakes, toast, jam, juice, coffee) -bathrooms reasonable and clean -Lots of available tours and activities (for a price). Make sure to check the board as the staff are friendly but not as good as advertising and pepping you up as other hostels

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing really

    i was happy with the breakfast. The room was nothing special but i really only was there to sleep so it suited my needs. It was clean and the bunk was comfortable enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    your door closings are noisy - can't sneak out of your room. You can quiet the door when you're in the room closing the door. There was a mouse in my room. (I was raised on a ranch, so what)

    location to things, busses, subway, etc. It was great. I was alone in my room most of the time. One girl came in to sleep about 5:00 am.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, great staff they were very friendly and helpful we really appreciate their help! The private rooms were clean and very spacious

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    A great stay for a short trip to Vancouver!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most part of the stay was greag except for these two items. 1. The mattress wasn't comfortable and needs replacement. 2. I saw a rat in the kitchen which is a major concern with the hygiene.

    The location is perfect, right in the heart of downtown. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and always stocked. The breakfast is great and very fulfilling.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Great hostel, well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive for a hostel but everywhere in Vancouver was expensive so more the area than anything else

    Well located hostel with great facilities and free breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Very good, friendly hostel in Downtown Vancouver
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of the nicest hostels we have stayed in. It was quite expensive for a hostel, but accommodation in Vancouver does not come cheaply. The room was large and bright with a sink and towels were provided. The bathroom and toilets were shared but we knew this when we booked. Both room and facilities were very clean. Wi-fi was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. A basic breakfast (cereal, toast, yoghurt, boiled eggs, juice, hot drinks) was available free of charge. Easy walk to restaurants, bars, etc. Would recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Good and clean, but very warm at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was pretty hard and despite the fan in the corner it was too warm in the room for a good nights sleep but it should be noted we stayed here in July when the weather was quite hot so without AC this is unsurprising.

    Easy and efficient check in, room and washrooms were clean and functional and hostel felt safe

    Stayed in July 2025

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