Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 5 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 42 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 123 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 128 min drive
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 5 min walk
Pacific Central Station - 20 min walk
Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 20 min walk
Waterfront Metro Station - 4 min walk
Stadium-Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
Granville Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
The Cambie - 1 min walk
Revolver - 1 min walk
La Casita Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
Nemesis Coffee - 2 min walk
Momo Sushi - 3 min walk
About this property
Cambie Hostel Gastown
Cambie Hostel Gastown offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Vancouver Waterfront and Rogers Arena. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This Victorian hostel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Granville Street. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Waterfront Metro Station is 4 minutes and Stadium-Chinatown Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Filipino, French, Japanese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 19
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
24-hour offsite parking within 1148 ft (CAD 30 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1897
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Lockers available
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Hair dryer (on request)
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Cambie Bar & Grill - This gastropub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 10.00 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Towels are available for an extra charge of CAD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs CAD 30 per day (1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 43 mi (69.2018 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests should be aware that one cat resides at this property.
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
Does Cambie Hostel Gastown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cambie Hostel Gastown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (4-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Cambie Hostel Gastown and nearby?
Cambie Hostel Gastown has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Cambie Hostel Gastown?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Cambie Bar & Grill.
What's the area around Cambie Hostel Gastown like?
Cambie Hostel Gastown is a short 4-minute walk from Waterfront Metro Station and 7 minutes' walk from Vancouver Waterfront. Travelers give top marks for the hostel's prime location.
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Dev
Dev, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 5, 2024
Bad
Dirty and gross and there was smoke burns all on my blankets and stuff
daryl
daryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH
IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2024
I had a disappointing experience checking in at Cambie Gastown Hostel. I arrived at 11:30 PM, expecting to check in smoothly and get some rest, but was told by the front desk staff that I would have to wait until after midnight due to a shift change. I found this incredibly frustrating, especially because when the new staff finally checked me in, the process only took about 5 minutes. It made me wonder why the first receptionist couldn’t have handled the check-in instead of making us wait for an additional 30 minutes. This delay felt unnecessary and really set a negative tone for my stay. I would recommend they improve their check-in process, especially for late-night arrivals.
Darwin
Darwin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
Juhu
Juhu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 3, 2024
The building is very old and needs to be renovated. The bathrooms, kitchen, and hallways are smelly and dirty. The beds, pillows, and blankets all smell really bad. There is an unpleasant odor inside the rooms and throughout the building.
Feli
Feli, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 31, 2024
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2024
Good
Rajinder
Rajinder, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 26, 2024
Very dirty. Constant smell of sewage coming in the room. Stairwell smelt and looked like a urinal!
Mice and rats running in and out of the room all night!! Woke up to cockroaches running all on the floor and over bags!
Will never stay there again!!
Miles
Miles, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 25, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
The hostel was clean and convenient.
Selina
Selina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2024
It was good, but I really wish they would inforce one person to a bed, I got woke up this morning to people having Sex above me
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Shane
Shane, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
What I didn't like is the shower room. It is so tiny and they don't even have a place where to put toiletries and hang towels and clothes. But the place is clean and presentable.
Aileen
Aileen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 8, 2024
Convenient if your traveling on a budget.
Brooke
Brooke, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2024
Don't expect too much. It's in a good spot. Place is old and but everything is working.
It's above a dive bar with good price food and drinks. A bit loud from 9-2am.
Stayed for 2 nights. They have kitchen. Front desk is very accommodating.
Will come back here if im in the area.
christian a
christian a, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 29, 2024
Adam
Adam, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2024
Accommodating staffs
Lalaine
Lalaine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 27, 2024
Armi
Armi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
jeremy
jeremy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2024
For one night, it’s perfect
Good value for what it is. It’s functional and lets you stay in Vancouver for far less than your average hotel, even in a private room solo. Could use a paint job and carpet everywhere since floors could use some work.