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Cambie Hostel Gastown

2.0 star property

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Interior
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reception
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

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310 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2N3
  • Vancouver Waterfront
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Canada Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bedded Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 Bedded Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 Vancouver
Gastown Cambie Hostel
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Hotel Vancouver
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 813 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamid Bozorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place near waterfront! Good ambiance with nice and friendly staff! Close to everything that a tourist need it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Would not stay again

In SE Asia, the rate for a bed in a hostel like this is about $8/night, but it’s Vancouver, so it’s $85/night. That being said, it is an historic building and the Cambie Steeet area does have an infamous history if you’re interested in that. The area is adjacent to Hastings St; arguably the worst area in all of Vancouver for homeless/drug addled derelicts, so expect to see them all over. It was ok for me for 1 night, however the women’s bathrooms are very small and can usually only hold a couple people, the beds have no personal lights or charging adapters or privacy curtains, no elevators (of course), and one is given about 3 different frustratingly difficult keys to open doors for entry including dorm door. I found this to be very outdated and inconvenient. Would certainly choose a different place to stay if ever in Vancouver again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Oleksandr

Some workers on the reception were rude by not saying Hi/good morning etc back. Rooms are fine, not good but I had good roommates so it was fine. Bring your own lock so you don’t have to pay 10$ to them. Bed linens were clean. Hallways smelled like cat piss, cause there were two cute but not very(based from the smell) well-manered cats.You hear music quite loud until 2-3 am, wasn’t much of a problem for me but could be for some people.Location is good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were no screens on the windows, and the room had a bit of a smell, but it’s to be expected when you have different people coming and going, I’m sure. Staff were very friendly, and the place was very clean. I’ve only had a very short stay and was gone for most of the day so I did not take advantage of the amenities. Common areas were spotless. Location: only a stones throw from the gas clock, and close to a number of restaurants, bars, pharmacies and of course — the Cambie. Great music on a Sunday night. You could even walk to Stanley Park if you were so inclined (about 30-40 min depending on if you go directly or by the seawall). I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wasay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
It was near alot of pubs and good places like Gastown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was as described - nothing fancy but definitely social in nature! They could have used with a few extra plugs and some better privacy curtains but overall a great deal for the price! Bring earplugs for nighttime 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Manav

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jose runs a great crew and has made many improvements over last year. Everyone is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Insomniacs (sleep not included) Wow, what an experience. If you’re someone who thinks silence is overrated and believes that sleep is just a social construct, this is the hostel for you! Why settle for a quiet night when you can have the full nightclub experience from the comfort of your bed? Earplugs? Useless. Soundproofing? Never heard of it. Five stars for nightlife, zero for sleep quality. But hey, who goes to a hostel to rest anyway?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEGUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanjul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yeonyi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Location is good but too noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amielia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and it’s a good location, but it’s above a bar with loud music so was very hard to sleep. Also there are cats which come into the rooms, avoid if you’re allergic to cats
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never once felt welcomed by the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laxmi kant

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and hit the bars under the hostel 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a disappointing experience at Cambie Hostel. Upon check-in, the receptionist was extremely rude, not just to us, but also to another couple, yelling at them for not having their IDs ready. It set a very unwelcoming tone. One of the reasons we chose this hostel was the advertised availability of towels, but none were available when we arrived. We were told they’d be ready at 10 a.m., but when we returned, we were told it would be 2 p.m. instead. Ultimately, we had to buy our own towels from a nearby drug store just to shower. This made our stay much less comfortable than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

TAKUYA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It said that luggage could be stored, but in reality, there was only a simple basket under the bed without a lock, and I had to purchase a padlock at the front desk for $10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025