Finding a perfect backpacker hostel feels like winning in a lottery. I did when I experienced the C&N in Vancouver. Friendly and Peaceful, and as a senior single traveller, I felt SAFE. I had a big single room, a huge bed and a tv-set. Access to kitchen, computer and balkony (for smokers). In five minutes walk you'll find train-bus-station and... More

Okay... First of all I want to stay, that I really never expect too much from a hostel. I think that as long a minimum level of cleanliness is provided all is fine. However, even after arriving in Vancouver after a 36 hour trip, I was not able to bear the accommodation we were provided in this hotel. I wanted... More

Despite the location close to E Hastings (a few sketchy people may be on the street at night), this was a great hostel. Sure, it was a little old and rundown, but I have stayed here twice now and have never had any issues. Recently we had a private room and the price couldn't be beat. The woman running desk... More

Hector - night manager very gruff, no social skills. Day time manager very good and helpful. I was in a dorm room and had a very strange room mate; never left the room, never said anything and smelled VERY bad. The place over than room mate was pretty clean.

Its one of the cheaper hostels but its in a crap location there is nothing around & only a couple of blocks away from junkies/homeless ppl. You may as well pay more money to stay in city in a nicer place instead of wasting your money on the skytrain! Only 1 shower for a whole floor of about 25ppl u... More

Yep, it's ok. Good location; Chinatown has cheap produce and it's close, TnT for the sushi after 8pm, the train/bus station, etc. Problem is some of the long-term renters(over one year); they want you to follow their rules; in a public place? But it's clean, and the long-termers keep it that way so there yah go.

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Showers and toliets are fine also BUT! the location is poor and the atmosphere sucks!!! never have I been in a hostel that has no social connection with anybody at all. Everybody just looks and seems miserable.Hobos are everywhere pestering for money and cigs and be carefull leaving the hostel on sundown, the... More

I had a really good stay, and everyone was really nice. Thanks to the wonderfull staff at c&n backpackers hostel: I can't emphasize enough how amazing this place is! Clean, comfortable,casual....yet still professional. You provided a haven for me so unexpectedly. Lovely homey atmosphere and friendly.

I actually stayed her for 4 LONG months from noviember to february. I was looking for work and university in Vancouver at the time. I guess that is the slow season there, and they rent beds to anyone who can pay the price, including drug dealers/users, prostitutes, and all kinds of down & out down riff raft. they have 2... More