Cambie Hostel Gastown

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reception
Interior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
310 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2N3
  • Rogers Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canada Place
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bedded Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 Bedded Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

4 Bed Mix Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Cambie Hostel Gastown

Hostel in Downtown Vancouver
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)

Property is also known as

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Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 685 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

K

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

daryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
Dirty and gross and there was smoke burns all on my blankets and stuff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

LOURDES, Brampton

Ok for the place as you expect for the Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pegasis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Darwin, West Sacramento

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juhu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Feli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rajinder

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miles

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, but I really wish they would inforce one person to a bed, I got woke up this morning to people having Sex above me
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient if your traveling on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

christian a

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lalaine

Liked: Staff & service
Accommodating staffs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Armi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024