Hostels in Vancouver, Canada

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Get to know Vancouver (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Vancouver.

Vancouver is a backpacker's paradise: large city, small carbon footprint, ocean access, a couple dozen hostels, and plenty of things to do! And there are plenty of Vancouver hostels as well. You’re bound to meet plenty of people in a city with a population of about 600,000. Although it’s already one of the “greenest” cities in North America, Vancouver is working hard with a goal is to be titled the “Greenest City” within the next few years.

There are many points of interest in Vancouver. You can see the site where the 2010 Winter Olympic Games were held. Vancouver is conveniently placed between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountain Range, so you have the option to hike or spend a day at the beach. Vancouver is also affectionately nicknamed “Hollywood North” because so many movies and television shows are shot here, as well as the fact that so many theaters and film festivals take place. So whether you’re a film buff or a movie fanatic, you’re likely to find a theater or set that you’ll love to visit. Other attractions include the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. For nightlife, check out Granville Street and other places downtown.

Because it is a large city, Vancouver is an easy place for a backpacker to get around. Choose to travel by the Vancouver International Airport, SkyTrain, SeaBus (a ferry service), Amtrak, or Highway 1. No matter where you go in Vancouver, you’re guaranteed to find an excellent hostel nearby, especially in the downtown area.

Written by local enthusiast for Vancouver hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Vancouver hostels Jessica Lippe

FAQ about Vancouver Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Vancouver. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

A hostel in Vancouver costs $36 for a dorm. A private room in a hostel in Vancouver costs $89. (based on Hostelz.com price comparison)
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Vancouver Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Vancouver, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
11 Total number of hostels
$36 Average dorm price
$89 Average private room price
$31 Cheapest hostel in Vancouver
3 Party hostels in Vancouver
Most Vancouver hostels are located in
Downtown, Gastown, Jericho Beach
7.1 Average rating of all hostels

Other Nearby Cities

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Olga (73 Km / 45 mi.)
Friday Harbor (80 Km / 50 mi.)
Chilliwack (85 Km / 53 mi.)
Victoria (93 Km / 58 mi.)

Travel Tips for Vancouver - from the Community

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