The 5 Best Hostels in Vancouver (Updated 2025)

"In Gastown, this Cambie hostel trades on its central location and comfortable beds more than on quiet or design: there’s a small common room for mingling and a bar (the Cambie) that draws local crowds and can get incredibly loud — bring noise-canceling headphones if you’re sensitive. Like its sister property, it has a resident housecat, a small kitchen, and cramped showers located close to the toilets; the building dates to the late 1800s and could use renovation. If you want direct access to Gastown’s bars and restaurants, this is a convenient spot, and they also offer a 20% discount voucher for the Cambie Pub." - Matthew Kepnes