Should I stay in a hostel in Vancouver?

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and use more of your money for exploring during your holiday. You can enjoy activities in this destination like shopping and cycling trails.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social setting.

How many hostels can I expect to find in Vancouver?

If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Vancouver, one of Expedia's 14 hostels could be a great choice.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Vancouver?

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Vancouver is 1112 mm.

What is there to see and do in Vancouver?

Overall, Vancouver is known for its art, restaurants and museums. Get out into nature with places such as Emery Barnes Park, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and False Creek. Cultural attractions include Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and Orpheum Theater. Locals like to shop at Pacific Centre Shopping Mall and Granville Street.

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EXchange Hotel Vancouver

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4.5/5Wonderful! (1,695 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel. Room was very nice and the staff were super friendly. Only thing that was a little inconvenient would be access to the parking garage closing at 6PM and if you want to park after that you have to call the hotel for them to open the gate for you. A part from that, no complaints!"

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2021

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What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Vancouver, one of the 9 hostels here could be a great option for you. No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodation options all have the following:

Shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms)
Budget prices
A social atmosphere

Hostels are a great way to stay in Vancouver for good value, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can enjoy activities in this destination like shopping and cycling trails.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Vancouver?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful:

The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and December are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 10°C and nighttime temperatures average -1°C
April-June: 20°C is the daytime average and 3°C is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 21°C and nighttime averages are around 7°C
October-December: The average temperatures are 15°C during the day and 0°C at night
Average rainfall is 40 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Vancouver?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like these places:

Top Sights

Granville Island Public Market
Stanley Park
Canada Place

Natural Features

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
False Creek
Vancouver False Creek Seawall

Cultural Attractions

Vancouver Art Gallery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Orpheum Theater

Generally, Vancouver is known for its:

Shopping
Art
Restaurants
Museums
Skyscrapers
Cycling

How to Get to Vancouver and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.), located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base), situated 29.7 mi (47.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Vancouver City Center Station, Granville Station and Burrard Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Vancouver Waterfront Station, Vancouver Pacific Central Station or Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station.

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Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start: Samesun Vancouver - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Vancouver City Center Station and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels and linens in all rooms. Cambie Hostel Gastown - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Waterfront Metro Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, lockers and linens. C&N Backpackers Hostel - Vancouver - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street-Science World Station and Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station). You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers. Cambie Downtown Hostel (Seymour) - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Granville Station and Waterfront Metro Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a nightclub, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with showers. Pacific Spirit Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels and linens.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Vancouver in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away. An alternative is Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base), situated 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Vancouver City Center Station, Granville Station and Burrard Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from Vancouver Waterfront Station, Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) or Vancouver Pacific Central Station.

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