HI Vancouver Downtown
49°17′ N 123°08′ WHostel$$42.75
HI Vancouver Downtown suits solo travellers on a budget who want the West End on foot. Davie Village is about 200 metres away, and the hostel runs its own weekly outings to Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island. Rooms run from beds in four-bed dorms to private rooms and a two-bedroom suite for four, so book a private early for a busy week.
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$42.75a night
A dorm bed cost $42.75 at the book-direct member rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and a private room for two cost $110.20. Membership comes free with any HI Canada stay. The booking engine adds the taxes in its booking summary, so the nightly rates sit before tax.
Guests
2 guests
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- Meals
- Self catering in the fully equipped guest kitchen
- Check-in
- In from 16:00, out by 11:00
- Best for
- Solo travellers, budget trips
- Cancellation
- Direct bookings cancel free until 11:59 pm local time the day before arrival, third-party bookings must cancel three days ahead, and Prepay & Save rates are non-refundable.
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HI Vancouver Downtown
$42.75 a night
The hostel sits at 1114 Burnaby Street on a quiet block just off Davie Street, and HI Canada describes it as newly renovated. Jim Deva Plaza and the rainbow crosswalk at Davie and Bute are about 200 metres away in a straight line on OpenStreetMap, and English Bay Beach is about a kilometre. Guests share a fully equipped kitchen, and the activity desk sells outings that ride transit, so the Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island trips ask for two bus fares on top of the price. Check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is by 11 am, and the hostel keeps bags in secure storage until your bed is ready.
Highlights
- Staff run a weekly activity calendar, and the posted winter list has a Lynn Canyon and city tour on Tuesdays for $20 and a Bowen Island day on Mondays for $25, each needing two bus fares on top.
- Movie and trivia night runs free in the dining room on Sundays from 7 pm.
- Indigenous-led workshops are free to join, and in winter the front desk has the dates, since the winter sessions keep no fixed schedule.
The essentials
- Prices
- A dorm bed cost $42.75 at the book-direct member rate for Tuesday 12 January 2027, and a private room for two cost $110.20. Membership comes free with any HI Canada stay. The booking engine adds the taxes in its booking summary, so the nightly rates sit before tax.
- Meals
- Self-catering in the fully equipped guest kitchen
- Amenities
- KitchenDining roomLuggage storageGroup activities
- Best for
- Solo travellersBudget trips
Worth knowing
- Book direct with HI Canada to cancel free until 11:59 pm the night before arrival; third-party bookings need three days' notice.
- Carry a Compass Card or a contactless card on the outings, because the Lynn Canyon and Bowen Island trips each ask for two bus fares.
Quick answers about HI Vancouver Downtown
Does HI Vancouver Downtown have private rooms?
Yes. HI Vancouver Downtown's booking engine lists private rooms for two, some with an ensuite bathroom, and a two-bedroom suite for four beside its four-bed dorms.
What time is check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown?
Check-in at HI Vancouver Downtown starts at 4 pm and check-out is by 11 am, and the hostel stores luggage in a secure area until check-in time.
Is HI Vancouver Downtown open in winter?
Yes. HI Canada lists HI Vancouver Downtown as open year-round and posts a winter activity schedule.
How much does HI Vancouver Downtown cost?
Prices at HI Vancouver Downtown start at $42.75 per person (2027).
Are meals included at HI Vancouver Downtown?
HI Vancouver Downtown: Self-catering in the fully equipped guest kitchen.
What does HI Vancouver Downtown have?
HI Vancouver Downtown lists kitchen, dining room, luggage storage, group activities.
Who is HI Vancouver Downtown good for?
HI Vancouver Downtown suits solo travellers, budget trips.
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