Best Hostels in British Columbia

Located 4 minutes’ walk from Jericho Beach Park, this Vancouver hostel features free WiFi in the common areas and an on-site café. A lounge, and television room offers an opportunity for guests to relax and mingle. All dormitory-style rooms include linens, backpack-size lockers, and shared bathroom. A private en suite bathroom is provided in select HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach rooms. A community dining area offers toasters, microwaves, refrigerators, and kettles. Continental breakfast is served every day between 7:00am - 9:00am which is free for all guests. Spanish Banks Beach is 1 km away. The University of British Columbia is less than 20 minutes away via public transportation. Locarno Beach and Jericho Sailing Centre are within 550 metres of the property.

- "Always enjoy going to Jericho it’s got what I want most peace and quiet" - "Increíble" - "Excellent affordable hostel, friendly staff loads of life" - "Great value" - "Loved the restaurant chef" - "it was good" - "It was okay" - "It's a great hostel overall. More suitable to people who are young and physically fit."

Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Chinatown
A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Parking situation is a bit inconvenient but the staff are super friendly 👌 good place to stay if you're on a budget or traveling " - "Safe and friendly stay. Affordable for a lengthy stay. " - "Good price/ clean / good staff/ in downtown " - "The staff was amazing and friendly. I would stay again in there." - "All good !!! " - "I didn't expect this like hostel. First, staffs are so kind. I love them Two, you can meet good people, here. I met one Dutch person, British, German.. you can make international friends, here. Third, wash room was clean, and water was warm. Super nice. Fourth, easy to go everywhere, easy to get transportation. Fifth, Most importantly, price is ssssso cheap. "

Located 8.2 mi from downtown, UBC's Okanagan Campus offers free WiFi. There are air-conditioned student rooms, suites and apartments with private bathrooms, free WiFi, basic kitchens, and common lounges. Guests can benefit from the 24-hour reception desk offered at UBC Okanagan. Linens and towels are provided. There is a coffee shop and cafeteria at the property. Kelowna International Airport is a 3-minute drive away.

- "We did not stay, airport closed, campus closed" - "Great location fairly near airport, room was basic but clean, queen room had full kitchen, laundry services available." - "Very good experience with this campus." - "Excellent location for students" - "Clean, friendly and great value." - "Everything was alright. I like it" - "Fantastic budget find" - "Great!" - "Very convenient location and great value" - "Good place, would be perfect if a bit cheaper..."

Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Cambie Hostel Gastown offers 43 accommodations. This Vancouver hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Cool place " - "Great for a quick layover before catching an early Amtrak. Friendly and easy if you're ok with shared accoms" - "The crew was amazing, loved the atmosphere, great service and everyone was very welcoming. Loved my first backpacking experience. Special thanks to Phillippe, who helped me pick spots to visit" - "Very secure place. There are lockers under the bed. Does the job of providing a warm place to sleep at low cost."

HI Whistler hostel is located in Whistler Olympic Village, only a 15-minute drive to Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort and downtown Whistler. A 52" flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included. Lockers and ski storage are provided in each hostel-style room at HI Whistler. Private rooms with private bathrooms are also available. A public kitchen is open for guest use. The modern Cheaky’s Café is part of this hostel and serves coffee, snacks, meals, beer, cider and wine. The guest lounge has a billiards table free to staying guests. Hosteling International Whistler features outdoor balconies with views of the mountains. The shops and restaurants of downtown Whistler are 5.6 mi from Whistler Hosteling International .

- "It was clean and comfortable and easy to get into Whistler village on the bus"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near BC Place Stadium
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a communal living room, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Samesun Vancouver - Hostel offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. This Vancouver hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "It really exceeded my expectations." - "International guests." - "Okay" - "Well staffed, great security, excellent bedding and mattress. Great showers and bathrooms, constantly checked for cleanliness. Well equipped kitchen with good storage for food." - "Everything was so good and i can refere it to many friends. " - "Comfortable stay" - "Samesun is a hostel. It has all the amenities one expect it to meet.I just spent a night and it is great experience being there, the calmness,serenity dinni g options is just great. Thank you"

The Squamish Adventure Inn hostel places guests only moments away from Squamish’s activities, adventure, and excitement. It is located directly off the Sea-to-Sky Highway, only 8 minutes walk away from the shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars of Squamish city center. Select private rooms offer private bathrooms, satellite TVs, and have private entrances. There are also basic private rooms and dorms with shared bathrooms. Guests can make use of available laundry facilities. The property features a shared self-catered kitchen, indoor lounges, and outdoor patios that boast mountain and water views. A surrounding garden and patios offer ample space to relax outdoors. Free on-site parking is available. A daily shuttle service offers access to nearby attractions in the summer and to Whistler in the winter. Squamish is on the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler. Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is 1.2 miles from the property. Sea to Sky Gondola is 2.5 mi away.

- "Excellent, a 10 all around)" - "Excellent" - "Best hostel ever!" - "staff is really nice and helpful place was clean and location is good" - "A nice vibe!" - "Perfect alternative to hotels in the area."

Adults-only hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Cambie Downtown Hostel offers 36 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Best place " - ":)" - "Great location to access downtown." - "The area is nearby to good places. If you like to walk, gastown is nearby. Clean washrooms. I felt safe staying in this hostel. " - "Was very clean. Bathroom was great. Bed was not bad. Was a pleasant experience " - "Good" - "There hostel was very clean and quiet." - "This is my first time staying at a hostel and I really enjoyed it. If I ever have to travel on a budget again I will definitely do it again. I will recommend anyone to stay here, the place is so clean and safe. I like that they had separate floors for men and woman, nqde me feel safe. I also really liked the kitchen area, was nice and quiet and great way to interact with other people. The front desk lady was super nice and helpful, whenever I had a problem she helped me right away. Too bad I didn't get her name"

This Vancouver, British Columbia hostel offers a ticket service desk with discounts on tickets for Vancouver Canucks games. Breakfast is provided daily. Samesun Vancouver offers shared and private rooms that include lockers. Free Wifi is provided. The daily complimentary breakfast includes coffee, tea, bagels and oats. A stainless steel kitchen with dining areas are offered at Samesun Vancouver. Granville Island is 20 minutes' walk from this hostel. Stanley Park is 30 minutes’ walk away. Restaurants and nightclubs in the historic Gastown are 0.6 mi away.

- "Eric's Review of Samesun Vancouver" - "Great for a one night stay!" - "Very good experience overall, no issues" - "Great experience! I look forward to come back soon." - "Good for a short stay" - "Enjoy it; would recommend" - "happy" - "It's a practical place to stay. You know homely."

Adults-only hostel in Kelowna
Along with self parking, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a garden.
HI Kelowna Hostel offers 27 shared accommodations with air conditioning and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Clean and friendly staff" - "Very professional staff and cozy rooms." - "Patio is nice." - "Would recommend" - "They have communal activities every day which you can choose to participate in or not. " - "Love the common areas for group activities " - "Staff were really friendly and helpful " - "Good staff, Although the yard maintenance man, use the leaf blower to blow dust on us while we were seated on the patio. He could have cleaned early in the morning or later at night not during the day."

Located in Victoria city center, this guest accommodations features WiFi throughout the property. A refrigerator is available in the brightly decorated guest rooms at Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom while some have a private bathroom. Towels are available for a deposit. A fully stocked shared kitchen with a dining area is available. On each floor, there are complimentary lockers. Guests also have access to laundry facilities, a 24-hour reception, a library and board games on site. Save On Foods Memorial Center is 5 minutes’ walk away from this property. Victoria's Inner Harbor and Chinatown are both within 10 minutes’ walk.

- "Incredibly cheap, still clean and comfortable" - "Great wonderful" - "Good" - "Best hostel I've stayed in" - "Great value" - "Impressive set up. Good vibes, healthy food, amazing location." - "I didn't stay for long but it was nice, other visitors were very friendly." - "all good" - "Great value for money!" - "Overall nice" - "The place to stay" - "lots of interesting people" - "Excellent location, friendly staff, good meals, good price value! I recommend!!"

Hostel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cottonwood Falls Park
Laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, gas grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Convenient and friendly staff." - "Dancing Bear Hostel is one of our favorite places to stay! Nelson is one of my top favorite cities of all time <3 Can't wait to go back!" - "It felt like a great home, with super friendly staff, comfy beds and great common spaces" - "As always, nice and friendly place" - "Nice tidy property " - "Nice and clean place" - "Clean and convenient " - "Friendly staffand clean facility "

Located in central Okanagan Valley, this air-conditioned Kelowna hostel features a large outdoor area with covered patio, and barbecue area. Lake Okanagan beach is 5 minutes’ walk away. Dormitory rooms are available at Samesun Kelowna Hostel and provide shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms with private bathrooms are offered as well. Guests can relax in the sun tan loungers or on a hammock. Samesun Kelowna Hostel also features a game room with billiards and foosball table. A full kitchen is provided at the hostel. Myra-Canyon Ranch is 12 mi from the hostel. Summerhill Pyramid Winery is 15 minutes’ drive away and Big White is 1 hours’ drive from the hostel.

- "I stayed her solo, and with my family. Both times I met very nice people, the staff were friendly" - "I appreciate the effort of the staff to both take charge and to make entertainment and do their job." - "Nice location!" - "would stay there again" - "Pretty good. Helpful staff" - "If I’m in Kelowna, I’d stay there again." - "Budget friendly, centrally located, keep low expectations." - "Good location, good price but kitchen was open late in the morning."

Mountain ski retreat with free ski shuttles
Hit the slopes with Invermere Hostel's free ski shuttle, and take advantage of conveniences including laundry facilities and a computer station.
Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Invermere Hostel offers 49 accommodations. This Invermere hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Just fine for what we needed. Quiet, easy, reasonable price, convenient - all that we needed. Would stay again. " - "I wasn't sure what to expect, not having stayed in a Hostel before. They had onsite WiFi, which was helpful since I had poor cell service in the area. I had a private room with queen bed. The property was clean, safe, and comfortable. I was just there for 1 night and the stay was perfect. " - "Easy check in. Decent place, but thin walls."

The Cambie Hostel Seymour is a heritage building over 120 years old and located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, just 0.9 mi away from BC Place and Rogers Arena. This adult accommodations features an on-site local craft beer bar with entertainment on weekends. Each modern room offers free WiFi and access to shared bathrooms, conveniently located on both floors. There is a full hostel kitchen and dining area for guests with a TV, and lounge. Hostel Cambie is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Granville Skytrain. Vancouver Convention Center and Canada Place Vancouver are less than 1.2 mi away. We offer to all our guests a 20% discount voucher, to be used for any meal and drink in our historical Cambie Pub (conditions apply). Common kitchen with dining area is available for guests' use.

- "Accommodating place 100% would come again" - "Unexpectedly awesome" - "I would stay here again despite my minor concerns." - "Save expenses in a great location." - "Pragmatic and simple stay for low budget" - "Great location with friendly staff" - "Clean and tidy"

Hostel with a restaurant, near University of British Columbia
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has self parking and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden.
Bathrooms are shared and weekly housekeeping is available.
Pacific Spirit Hostel offers 174 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

- "Good" - "Very decent and comfortable accommodation on a beautiful campus. The hostel staff were very approachable and eager to help. To follow up on another reviewers critique of the rather firm mattress, I that could be remedied with an extra blanket mattress buffer. The ambient hallway noise (doors closing) was normal for a dorm environment, it was usually quiet by 10pm. I’m someone who fairly sensitive to noise and it didn’t bother me. "

A rooftop patio is offered at this nonsmoking Vancouver hostel. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is just 0.6 mi away. Shared bathroom facilities are offered in each dormitory room at HI Vancouver Downtown. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. A guest lounge, a games room and library provide relaxation options. Sunset Beach and Robson St are both within 10 minutes’ walking distance from this hostel. Vancouver Aquarium is 1.9 mi away. Hosteling International is a membership organization. All nonmembers can purchase a membership card upon arrival or an additional fee will be added to the room rate. See the fine print for more details. A common kitchen is provided for guest use at HI Vancouver Downtown. Breakfast is served everyday from 7-9am everyday.

- "Great place to stay." - "Good" - "It was delightful." - "Great hostel with free breakfast" - "Too expensive, but it was fine." - "Good option for budget comfortable traveling, not the best for socializing and meeting new people" - "lovely but could be a bit cheaper" - "A great first hostel experience" - "Pleasant stay."

Hostel in Whistler with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
HI Whistler - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Stop here The people are great . The room was great . " - "Lovely staff and nice rooms. " - "No water fountain " - "It has a coffee shop downstairs and is close to the bus stop, less than 100 meters." - "it was quiet, clean, friendly." - "Great location and amenities. " - "I stayed in a private room/bath unit. This place is well run, clean and I have no complaints after my 6-day stay. Very civilized group of people staying here. Loved it and will be back. "

Located within 7.6 miles of Wildplay Element Park and 2.2 miles of Petroglyph Park, Painted Turtle Guesthouse provides rooms in Nanaimo. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while some have a city view. Popular points of interest near Painted Turtle Guesthouse include Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo Bastion and Newcastle Island Marine Park. Nanaimo Harbor Water Airdrome Airport is a few steps from the property.

- "May stay." - "I ENJOY THE PLACE THE STAFF ARE VERY NICE I LIKE THE CLEANLINESS THAT'S VERY IMPORTANT" - "Good stay!" - "Nice, affordable, and well appointed place if you're staying in downtown Nanaimo." - "Very reasonably priced accommodation where you get a little more than you paid for." - "Great location, within walking distance to ferries and buses and groceries. Fabulous staff." - "Vintage and highly recommended"

Hostel with free parking, near Radium Hot Springs Pools
This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a computer station. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, gas grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
The Orchard Hostel Private Bunks offers 15 shared accommodations with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Radium Hot Springs hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 60-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Absolutely stoked about how this hostel turned out. So clean and tidy. The private room I stayed it was nice and spacey with room to move around and dry my clothes for the next day of skiing. Bathrooms were so clean and convenient. Would happily stay here again, especially for the low cost! " - "Great stay! Would recommend this awesome little hostel. Very clean and friendly staff" - "Quiet, spacious little place, clean, excellent little cozt place"