The HI - Vancouver Central is an excellent choice if you want to stay in the city amongst all the action. You'll find everything you need at this friendly hostel including a free and delicious breakfast consisting of pastry, cereal, coffee/tea, and juice to start your day (which is served between 8 and 9 a.m.).
The common areas, while not massive, are very well thought out. There is a lounge area which doubles as an internet cafe for people on laptops (wi-fi is free here). You'll also find a TV room and a very well-equipped kitchen, all located on the second floor.
What makes the HI Vancouver Central such an awesome place are the bathroom facilities and dorm rooms. The rooms are well designed and surrounded by large lockers. Nearby you'll find large private bathrooms with a toilet and shower. These are individually lockable and an oasis if you've been used to tiny cubicles to shower/change.
The hostel has nightly activities available and various nightspots are located on the same street. In fact, one of Vancouver's hottest nightclubs is directly underneath the hostel. This is great if you want to stumble into bed but annoying if you need sleep -- expect vibrations/music until 3 a.m. on the weekend if you're on the second floor toward the back of the hostel.
Central certainly describes the location of the hostel. It's a short walk to GM Place for ice hockey and there are bus stops on the same street. Parking is not available if you have a car, but there are pay parking lots nearby.
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