The Cambie Hostel is located in Vancouver's historic Gastown district. Not only a hostel, The Cambie is also a well-known bar. The bar is a great place to meet a diverse group of people, including students, artists and professionals. Guests who do not live locally must be at least 19 years old. Government-issued photo ID is required. Morning coffee and muffins are free. A continental or vegetarian breakfast is also available for a small fee.
Located right on Granville Street, the SameSun Backpacker Lodge is one of Vancouver's most well-known hostels. It offers private rooms, quad rooms, a shared kitchen, Internet access, laundry facilities, locker and outdoor patio. The SameSun is also the home to the Beaver Backpacker Restaurant. Government-issued photo ID is required to register as a guest. You must be at least 18 years old and not a local resident to stay as a guest.
This is the longest existing independent hostel in Vancouver. The C&N is situated on Main Street, near the former athletes' village of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It is within walking distance of BC Place Stadium and Science World. Facilities include free linen, lockers, towel service, bicycle rentals, parking, Internet access and a mini-supermarket. The C&N also has a cafe and restaurant. Young families are welcome. Strollers or cribs are provided upon request.
The Shamrock Hotel is on East Hastings Street, near the historic Gastown district. It close to several attractions including Vancouver Harbour, shopping and Vancouver's Chinatown. Skytrain, bus and train stations are also nearby. It offers private rooms on a monthly basis. Each room offers a bed with free linen, table and chair, sink and closet. The Shamrock Hostel also offers a shared kitchen, common room, Internet access and a free telephone for local calls.
