HI Vancouver DowntownvsWest End Guest House
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, West End Guest House ranks slightly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. West End Guest House comes in at 74 with praise from 4 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
HI Vancouver Downtown
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.
West End Guest House
1362 Haro St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1G2, Canada
From $175/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- Bathrobes
Fodor's
"The location is ideal: a two-minute walk from Robson Street and five minutes from Stanley Park." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"A wonderful, seven-room bed and breakfast with an old-time parlour and bright rooms, each with private bathroom."
Time Out
"The walls are lined with photos of the city's early days and your inner diva will warm to the antique furnishings, parlour with fireplace and sun deck facing a well-tended garden." Full review
Frommer's
"Tucked amid lush cedars and rhododendrons, you’ll find this charming, well-kept heritage home, with its comfortable rooms and welcoming hosts" Full review