This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cambie Hostel Gastown offers 43 accommodations. This Vancouver hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian hostel also offers an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.
Cambie Hostel Gastown is a smoke-free property.
The Cambie Bar & Grill - This gastropub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Languages
English, Filipino, French, Japanese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
24-hour offsite parking (CAD 30 per day)
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Cambie Bar & Grill
Things to do
Arcade/game room
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1897
Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 19 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 19 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 10.00 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: CAD 30 per day(1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
Towels fee: CAD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 19 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vancouver
Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I stayed at the Cambie Hostel while I was traveling internationally solo to Vancouver to see Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour. I felt safe and it was a lovely walk to the stadium. It got a little loud until about 2am so if you're looking to go to bed early, this isn't the spot. But we had so much fun meeting everyone. The rooms were clean and the staff was so great. My Taysation at the Cambie was purrfect. Meow to the cats for me <3
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Ashley
Dec 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in town for the Taylor Swift concert. This hostel is a 10 minute walk from BC place and it’s right in the center of downtown. Everything was so walkable! There is a bar downstairs and the music is very loud. It plays until 3am most nights and you will hear it. I used headphones tho and melatonin and was fine with the noise. There were plenty of outlets in the room. Some beds are better than others. I was lucky and got to choose a bottom bunk that had an outlet and safety box right next to it. The bottom bunks also have a little curtain too and every bed has a large safety box to put your suitcases in. They are big enough for a carry on and backpack just being your own lock. The staff had even made small welcome bags for those going to the Taylor concert! For the price it was exactly what I needed!
Ashley
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
K
Dec 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beware this is a very loud hostel considering there is a bar on the street level. The bass thumping goes on into the wee hours of the night. The staff working the check in desk were cordial but not necessarily friendly. I never saw the 2 hostel cats so that was disappointing lol
Likes: The location/proximity to BC place was convenient. The room was clean.
Dislikes: Matress & pillow was very thin. The key was hard to get into the lock. Bathooms were out of order at 8am on Monday due to cleaning. Under bed lockers are more suited for a carry on. There isn't an elevator so you have to lug your luggage up a couple of flights of stairs depending on where your room is.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.