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The BurrardvsHI Vancouver Downtown
The Burrard and Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown are both rated highly by experts. On balance, The Burrard ranks significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. The Burrard scores 77 with recommendations from 9 sources like BlackBook, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
The Burrard
Rough Guide
BlackBook
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y7, Canada
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide "After a 2011 facelift, this traditional 1950s hotel has been transformed into a modish retreat."
BlackBook "Leave splashy excess to the arrivistes and opt for an on-point experience that doesn’t cost your whole holiday."
Fodor's "Freebies abound at the fun and funky Burrard." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Within easy walking distance of loads of cultural venues... and fun restaurants. It's a good choice for those who want to save some cash and value a hipster vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine "This retro 1950s motor hotel sits on a busy street in Vancouver’s downtown core, just steps from the financial district and bustling shopping areas of Robson and West Georgia streets." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A retro-chic downtown hotel, The Burrard opened its doors in 1956 as a motor inn and has since been updated with new rooms, a new courtyard, and a big dose of style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Although the rooms are basic, The Burrard's location and the playful aesthetics more than pull their weight. This is a great choice for budget travelers with an eye for style." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms have a cool updated Mid-Century Modern vibe, with silver graphic drapes, groovy ceramic lamps, and comfortable, contemporary beds with padded headboards...the hotel offers bikes for guests" Full review
Lonely Planet "A knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel...with modern flourishes and contemporary amenities such as refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. " Full review
HI Vancouver Downtown Frommer's Rough Guide
Time Out Lonely Planet Frommer's
1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
From $26/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
Frommer's "Located in a converted nunnery, this modern, curfew-free hostel offers a convenient base of operations for exploring downtown." Full review
Rough Guide "In a former nunnery on a quiet residential stretch in the West End one block from Davie St’s restaurants and shops, this hostel has 222 beds split up between shared and private rooms."
Time Out "Despite the 'downtown' in its name, this HI is in the West End. Bike rentals and daily tours/activities around the city are offered." Full review
Lonely Planet "It says 'downtown' but this purpose-built hostel is on a quiet residential West End side street." Full review
Frommer's "A converted nunnery, located just a few blocks from the beach and most of downtown’s main attractions...it has no curfew, but it does have a fantastic shared kitchen, all stainless steel " Full review
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Not too surprisingly, it’s extremely busy in summer, so be sure to book ahead.
