It's right downtown, within walking distance to the shopping district, the gay scene, and everything. When I leave, I could walk to the "Vancouver City Centre" Skytrain station and it took just half an hour to reach the airport via Canada Line. The place is clean. The shower is hot enough but it's the type that's fixed on the wall... more

My first experience of a HI in Canada, right down to the buzzing atmosphere, events every day, and great staff, its in a colourful part of town, but good security and excellent all you can eat breaki mean a cost effective solution, I hope it keeps going for a long time The double rooms are spacious and have interesting views... more

I stayed at this location yesterday and I was very disappointed by the service. My room was located directly above a nightclub and the bass noise was unbearable. I could hear all the lyrics from the songs and the bed was vibrating due to the noise. Even with earplugs I could hear the noise until 3 in the morning. Unless... more

I recently stayed at HI Central (Vancouver) for a night. The reservation staff (particularly a man called Harold) was RUDE to say the least. He messed up my reservation and then later after several frantic phone calls arranged a room for my stay. While I agree that human errors are normal it was his rude and arrogant behaviour that was... more

Two girlfriends & I started our trip here in Vancouver and were very pleased with the HI Hostel. Staff are extremely friendly and informative. Always willing to help out - especially Mark, Darren and John. Hostel hosts different events daily so good to get to know other travellers. Good common areas, yummy breakfasts. Very clean rooms and bathrooms - was... more

I stayed here with my boyfriend, and we called ahead to see if we'd have to book two beds or just one. The person on the phone assured us that since we'd both be sleeping in the same bed, we only needed to book one for a dorm room. Unfortunately, when we arrived quite weary from our long trip, they... more

I stayed at the HI central in August and really couldn't complain about anything there - given the price which was $100 for a private room on the 4th floor - clean - but 'shabby' - in need of some TLC - the bar noise wasn't too bad - I did not spot a single mouse - or evidence of... more

This place was my very first hostel experience. I loved it! The staff were very nice.. quite easy on the eyes, too.. (if you know what I mean). :) It was very clean, someone was always constantly cleaning.. I loved it.. ! And will be going back in the future... more

We stayed for a week and were satisfied with these "typical" budget hostel accommodations, but the hostel also has several negative points that need to be mentioned. PROS: Very central location downtown that is walking distance to almost everything. We had a great private room (not cramped) with a large bathroom and clean shower (no tub). The hostel is very... more