HI Vancouver Jericho Beach

I was really impressed with this place. I was in the mixed dorm: the beds were quite comfortable and a step above what I expect from hostels (though still a step down from what you'd expect from a hotel). Bathrooms were clean, check in was easy, staff and fellow guests were delightful and nice, the on site restaurant has some great breakfast options, and the kitchen and laundry are huge and well equipped. It's also a pretty large building with a LOT of rooms & beds, so I suspect odds are good for getting a room most days. Access is easy from downtown by bus - but it is at the bottom of a sleep slope, so if you have luggage, it is worth getting one of the bus lines that drops off very close to the hostel, not the ones that have a "15min walk" to the hostel according to map apps. It appears to be cooled by fans and open windows (some of which don't have screens - not sure if that is normal or if they were replacing them), so I might hesitate to stay there during really hot weather.

I have stayed at the Jericho Beach hostel many times in the past. I recently stayed and noticed some improvements in the facility including the shower area, the flooring of the rooms, and the overall cleanliness. They have great customer service, and I am overall very impressed with the changes. All the staff members that I interacted with were friendly and professional. I can see how much the staff cares for their business and the facility. The surrounding neighborhood is safe, and the area is beautiful. Any visitors looking for budget friendly lodging options should consider this place. I look forward to my next stay!

Stayed three nights with my two kids (9,12) in a private room, bathrooms down the hall. Room was quiet and comfortable. A little small, but who cares? Bathrooms are clean and bright and safe. Kitchens in the basement are dirty ish. But how can staff keep up? Guests need to clean up after themselves and they don’t. Could be much much worse, well stocked, lots of space for food and to cook. Location is A+. The best place to see the sights, visit the town and get out again and hang at the beach.

3.25/5. I think overall it’s not a bad hostel but it’s not the best out there. Some pros: 1) the price is extremely cheap for typical Vancouver pricing. It won’t be beat. 2) the front desk people are extremely nice and very helpful. 3) it’s near the beach, and there are a couple of nice walks and some amenities around Some cons: 1) the location is very far from a lot of things, it’s at least a 15 minute brisk walk from the closest grocery and far away from any big thing. 2) it def needs better cleaning, some of the things were gross, for example, the showers, near the soap areas, you can see it hadn’t been clean for days from the build up of dust and hair. 3) better bed arrangements, giving a curtain within the beds would allow for some degree of privacy. Overall, it’s sad that the Samesun burnt down, but it shows the possibilities of a what a good hostel can do. I believe that if they did a bit more around cleaning and offering a simple but free breakfast, they would easily get a 5 star in my books. But for now, it will be a 3.25/5.

Clean, convenient, affordable. Friendly service, no problems. Stayed here for 2 nights expecting a rate of $90 (including tax), and they threw in a hidden fee of $7. Same thing happened to the person next to me in line. The front desk just explained it away not answering why they charged us more. The location isn't as convenient as downtown, but it's a beachside quieter location that can be accessed by a 15-30 min. bus ride from downtown. I'd definitely stay here again when I visit Vancouver!

I came to HI Jericho originally for a few days but ended up staying almost 3 weeks. The hostel is situated next to a beautiful beach and within easy reach of the city centre. The restaurant downstairs does delicious food and there are good laundromat and kitchen facilities available. Overall the environment in the hostel is extremely welcoming and friendly, everything is clean and tidy and there are many areas to hang out. Ive met people here that I hope will become life long friends and my time spent travelling would not have been the same had I not come here, check these guys out!

Unpleasant experience staying in this hostel : unclean and lack of amenities - Lots of dust and hair on my bed and I got bed bug bites staying here - The location is not convenient, esp you need to take your luggage uphill and downhill after getting off the bus. - lack of electric plugs and I need to stay up late to line up for charging my phone Reflected my feedback to the management and they handled it seriously and efficiently. I hope the hostel can upgrade their amenities to provide a better accommodation service

Simple clean accommodations! They did the communal bathrooms very well. Beds not super comfy but the comforters and sheets are very cozy. Staff very kind and accommodating. Big kitchen to cook in. Beautiful setting with solid public transportation

check in quick was and easy, then I went out back and gave $5 to someone and then a guy named Steve made me a hamburger. I wanted to touch his large beard but he said no Private room we had was cozy, other guests were quiet and respectful so we had no problem going to sleep and staying to sleep Good beach access to we loved walking around the area

Loved it. Nice semi private setup for a 14 bunk dorm: using curtains and half walls to make it more like 4 bunk rooms. Lots of outlets, two for me on the top bunk, 2 for my traveling partner on the bottom bunk. My bunk came with an individual reading light I could use. The location is beautiful, away from the city, but right along the water. The resteraunt/bar right outside is so lovely during the summer and the food is delicious. Hosts were super helpful and kind. This was my first hostel experience and I was quite pleased

Way better than I expected. It was clean, other guests wee very respectful and quiet, front door staff friendly and helpful. We stayed in the private bunk room. It did get warm at the beginning of the night but cooled down later (no ac). If it did get a little hotter I might not have been able to stay here mid July. Outside temp at night read 15-17c but it was definitely warm to hot in the rooms. Don't expect too much you get what you pay for. This is definitely a step above a motel. Like others have said wifi is better in the common areas but we had pretty good reception in our room. Compared to other nightly rates around Vancouver this hostel was cheaper by $50-$80 per night. You also get free parking 11-11 and no worries about theft as you are in a safe area. The drive in to van was about 15-20min and if you live in any other "big city" that is not far. Kitsilano also had some of our favourite restaurants.

I stayed a total of 12 nights here, divided into two stays. The staff are all friendly, they all do their jobs well, they're on hand 24/7 to help you with anything they can & Taylor is a super chill dude who was a pleasure to deal with every time I spoke with him. They have nightly events to help you meet other hostel guests. They do an awesome pub crawl every Saturday that takes you through beautiful Kitsilano and further enhances the opportunity to meet fellow travellers. On the pub crawl I learnt a bit about Quebec, the UK and that I love slushees more than most people. Anyhow, back to business. It's cleanliness is good, the bed arrangements are set up well for the most part with easy access to outlets to charge your electronic devices. It's been recommended as the best Hostel in Vancouver. It might be a ways from the big things to do, but it's a short walk to the bus stop and right off the beautiful Jerhico beach which presents you with a stunning view of the downtown skyline and coastal mountains. There's a kitchen you can access 24/7, laundry that is mostly available unless housekeeping is using it in their scheduled time. There's also a super nice cafe downstairs that all proceeds go directly to encouraging culinary arts in the community and helps people who wouldn't be able to go to culinary school otherwise. They have awesome happy hour prices as well, best in town. Just remember that unless you get a private room, you're sleeping in basically an open dorm. You will have people who snore around you and other activity going on in the sleeping areas. Be respectful and mindful and most guests are really good to deal with.

Great hostel to stay at considering the price! Only 30$ a night and that's during the busy season. Book online at hostelbookers for better prices and reviews. Book ahead though just to be safe! it's located right near Jericho beach where the view.

I stayed here for one week and had a great experience for a fantastic price. The location is a historical building, so you have to be prepared to understand the limitations of such a facility. It was incredibly clean and the desk staff were super kind and helpful, even if they weren't overly familiar with the area. They have full-sized locker spaces for each person, WiFi is available in the lounges, they have an incredible kitchen & walk-in refrigerator with space for everone, & locking bike storage. Unlike most hostels, they do not offer breakfast or coffee/tea in the mornings. I think that is one thing that would make this hostel perfect.

2 of my friends and I got to pay 138$ (canadian, around 110 U.S.) for a single night in a mixed dorm, the bathrooms were nasty (smelled horrible, dirt and people's towels left everywhere) and half of the stalls were "out of order", which leads to the kitchen with a 1/3 of the stove tops being functional, and the sink being unable to turn off all the way. We go into the dorms, and one of the bunks have a comforter/linens while the others had a single sheet (maybe they forgot?). The best part was that this was described as a "remote location in a natural setting" yet there is a Digital Arts college 10 minutes away and a communal turf field (for local soccer teams, etc) across the street....In all, we stayed for less than 12 hours, spent more money than any other hostel we've been in so far, and it was pretty dismal after driving cross country all day. We didn't have very high expectations going in, and still managed to be overwhelmingly disappointed. Just do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to stay.

Great little hostel minutes away from the beach. This is NOT the place to stay if you want to be in the middle of the city... it's a good 10 minute walk to even get to a bus station. But, it's right in the middle of a beautiful beachside park. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They were able to find shampoo, a bike helmet, a lock, and an iron for me without any difficulty. I stayed in the male dorm. It's separated into blocks of four beds, so there is a bit more privacy. The lockers are very big which was helpful for me since I had a big backpacking backpack. The only complaint I have is that there are not enough working electrical outlets. Several of the outlets in the male dorm weren't working and there simply weren't enough.

Clean and quiet hostel with lots of room. We had a private room which was furnished with a small table/desk and chair and a bunk bed with a double for the bottom bed. There was room for 3 people. The bathrooms were kept clean and the shower facilities adequate. The women's bathroom, on the one side I used, had 5 showers. There was a second bathroom that I never needed to venture to. The men's only had 2 showers and a timelimit on the length of the showers you could take. There is a large kitchen facility in the basement. There were many seating areas to socialize, if you're so inclined, with the other travelers. There are computers on the first level next to the reception desk. The hostel did offer wifi, however since the building is all concrete it was spotty at best. It is an old converted military barracks. I enjoyed it. The front door was locked to get in, but the front desk is staffed 24 hours so there is no fear of getting locked out. You just need to get their attention to let you in, but for the most part they could tell if someone was trying to come in. There is a cafe, licensed, on the lowest level. Great food at very reasonable prices. $5.00 all day breakfast.

I love this hostel. It's clean, the staff is really helpful and friendly, and the facilities are excellent. Free wifi throughout the hostel. The beds are not pressed up against each other- there is at least 10 feet between my bunk and the nearest one. The location is a little far from downtown Vancouver but public transportation is reliable and convenient. I love that less than five minutes away from the front door is kayaking, beach volleyball, beautiful views, running trails, and tennis. Food and yoga are a ten minute walk. My only complaint is that all the TVs are tuned to hockey, but this is Canada, eh?

The restaurant attached to this hostel is awesome. I`ve only had brunch here (more times than I care to admit). The food is prepared by culinary students, so it is not always consistent, but it is always really good. The portions are big, the prices are reasonable and the staff are incredibly sweet. What more could you ask for after spending the morning working up an appetite on the water...

Lovely HI Hostel location, just (walking) minutes from Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach and Spanish Banks, along with their amazing view of downtown Vancouver! Although far from the downtown core, as opposed to the location on Granville St, it's still accessible by transit by taking a bus from the subway stations of the Canada Line. In the heart of Kitsilano, a hipster and homey feeling neighborhood with multiple pedestrian streets and bike-friendly drivers. Much quiet, clean and less busy than other hostel locations in Vancouver, a bed in a single-sex dormitory runs for around $30 a night during high season, which is a bargain in this city. Great location if traveling in group, since there is plenty of different lodging options, including private rooms. Don't forget to get the HI Hostel membership for a 15% discount!

I stay in hostels because I don't feel like paying crazy amounts of money for somewhere where I'm going to sleep and shower. This place let me sleep, kinda, and showered me. I stayed in the 14 shared girls dorm, which is fine, just really loud girls there, but that's completely out of the hostels control. The only odd thing was where you had an outlet by the bed, phone charging presumed, there was a giant bench that was immovable, so I couldn't charge my phone at all. But meh, for the price I'd come back.

The HI chain of hostels is usually a good bet, and this is no exception. The Location: This hostel is located out near UBC, kinda far from the downtown scene, but easily accessible by bus #4. This Hostel is right on Jericho Beach, with free tennis courts, baseball fields located right out the front door. (rent rackets for free with ID card through HI front desk). Also, there are kayak, canoe, windsurfing rentals right on the beach if you're so inclined. Tons and Tons of free blackberry piking are right out the front door as well. 4th st. has loads of great shops, thrift stores, and restaurants to visit. This hostel has a much more laid-back outdoorsy, beachy vibe going than the two downtown locations. The Facilities: Here I Stayed in a 14-16 bed female dorm, this was basically just a huge room with a ton of bunk beds. Bathrooms are down the hall and are gym style, not private. Flip Flops are a MUST in the showers as they are very moldy and slimy. No free breakfast here, just a huge kitchen with tons of cookware and stove/counter tops. No ovens though! If you're looking for a relaxed, quiet, beachy, hiking, boating time in Vancouver instead of the bar scene, then this is the place to stay!

Can I use the term suck? Ok,let me tell you my experience. Waited a century to check in (only one staff is there and I don't know why checking in can be that slow! 5 mins per person ,! The line was maters long !) Then the staff asked me wether I can stay in a mix dorm( r u kidding me? I booked a bunk in a female room online!) Finally I went into a female dorm(thank god) and there is someone else using the bed should have been mine(what the ...) I returned to the lobby....ok....the line was longer now . Another century past.... I was still in line..... I couldn't stand that anymore,I went back to the dorm and a girl told me almost everyone here had this kind of experience...and they helped me find a bed empty in that dorm.... Then...( yes! There is a then!) I tried to charge my phone but was told there is only two plugs in that dorm can be used( this is a 16 girls dorm!!!) What the ..... I prefer to die rather than stay here

Computer glitch city. "We're full sorry"..."oh sorry we have 12 beds available." Welcome to HI hostels. Cool place but could use some cleaning/sanitizing. Movie room is a bit musty. Why don't they have more social things like taking advantage of beach and park right nearby. There weren't even options on like Canada Day-one of their most celebrated days of the year!!

We stayed here for two nights in an 18 person mixed dorm. The room was very dirty. They also offered us a locker which was huge but also disgusting. I couldn't sleep because the bed was uncomfortable. I was also worried about bugs and whatnot. I took a shower and the water pressure was okay but the temperature would drop when someone flushed a toilet. As far as location, you'd be better off staying in central or downtown. Only reason this is getting a two is for the lovely and helpful staff.