HI Vancouver DowntownvsYWCA Hotel Vancouver
YWCA Hotel Vancouver and Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, YWCA Hotel Vancouver is preferred by most professionals compared to Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. YWCA Hotel Vancouver comes in at 79 with accolades from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
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.
YWCA Hotel Vancouver
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2M4, Canada
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"A secure, modern high-rise in the heart of the entertainment district, the YWCA has bright, comfortable rooms—a few big enough to sleep five." Full review
Rough Guide
"Despite its name, Vancouver’s main “Y” is open to all and is excellent, offering the city’s best inexpensive accommodation."
Time Out
"Rates are very reasonable considering the area and the fact that part of the proceeds goes towards helping families, women and children in need." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A good-value, well-located option offering nicely maintained (if spartan) rooms of the student accommodation variety." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The budget YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers basic accommodations with attractive, modern decor for rates that are hard to beat." Full review
Frommer's
"This attractive 12-story residence next door to the Georgian Court Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers on limited budgets and attracts a large percentage of international travelers." Full review