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HI Vancouver DowntownvsKingston Hotel
Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown and The Kingston Hotel Bed & Breakfast are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown scores marginally better than The Kingston Hotel Bed & Breakfast. Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown has a TripExpert Score of 71 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
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.
Kingston Hotel
Fodor's Time Out Lonely Planet Frommer's
757 Richards St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3A6, Canada
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's "Convenient to shopping and nightlife, the family-run Kingston occupies a four-story elevator building dating back to 1910." Full review
Time Out "Above the busy and well regarded Kingston Taphouse and Grille, the Kingston offers well-maintained single, double and twin bed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "While some recent revamping has taken place, most of the 52 rooms at this 1910-built Euro-style pension are still conventionally basic."
Frommer's "An affordable downtown hotel is a rarity for Vancouver, but if you can do without the frills, the Kingston offers a clean, safe, inexpensive place to sleep." Full review
