The 5 Best Hostels in Vancouver (Updated 2025)

"Located in Downtown Vancouver, I found this small, basic hostel to be a choice made for its prime location and easy access to other destinations and the airport rather than for its facilities: dorms are two- or four-beds, the rooms are bare and the bathrooms are in need of a refresh. There is a common area and a “chill room” complete with a hostel cat, but the kitchen is small with limited seating; they do offer a 20% discount voucher to their pub. Be aware there’s a popular Malone’s Social Lounge & Taphouse directly below (and Chihuahuas Mexican Grill nearby), so it gets loud at night — stay here if you want a lively, social atmosphere." - Matthew Kepnes