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Featured Hostels in British Columbia

Samesun Vancouver
Samesun Vancouver
1.5 out of 5
1018 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
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The price is ￥6,155 per night

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Canada Place and Granville Island Public Market. Stanley Park and Pacific Coliseum are also ...…

4/5Very Good! (534 reviews)

"The stay was awesome. No disturbances, loud noises, cleanliness was good, the temperature settings were a bit off though overall it was great. :)"…"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2020

Samesun Vancouver
University of British Columbia - UBC Okanagan Campus
University of British Columbia - UBC Okanagan Campus
1.5 out of 5
1290 International Mews, Kelowna, BC
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Located in Central Okanagan, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Mountains and UBC-Okanagan. Shadow Ridge Golf Club and Kelowna Springs Golf Club ...…

3.7/5Good! (433 reviews)

"Lack of tv, no bottled water for sale, parking remote..."…"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2019

University of British Columbia - UBC Okanagan Campus
Samesun Kelowna
Samesun Kelowna
2 out of 5
245 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
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The price is ￥7,812 per night

Located in Kelowna Central Business District, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of City Park and Kelowna Art Gallery. Prospera Place and Waterfront Park ...…

3.6/5Good! (133 reviews)

"You certainly can't say that this isn't close to everything. You are a block from the lake and all the food that downtown has to offer."…"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020

Samesun Kelowna
Squamish Adventure Inn
Squamish Adventure Inn
2 out of 5
38220 Highway 99, Squamish, BC
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The price is ￥5,287 per night

Located in the heart of Squamish, this hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Squamish Adventure Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Squamish Estuary and Brackendale Eagles ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (160 reviews)

"My first time to experience it and its really awesome..clean place and nice staff"…"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020

Squamish Adventure Inn
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel
2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC
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The price is ￥7,383 per night

Located in Downtown Victoria, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Chinatown and Royal BC Museum. British Columbia Parliament Building and Victoria Harbour ...…

3.8/5Good! (375 reviews)

"This place has some amazing characteristics to it and it was a great affordable experience with friendly staff. Cheers!"…"

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2020

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel
Up The Creek Backpacker's Lodge
Up The Creek Backpacker's Lodge
1.5 out of 5
1261 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC
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The price is ￥6,628 per night

Situated near the beach, this hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chapman Creek Hatchery and Sechelt Visitor ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (26 reviews)

"Good value forthe price, great location near beach"…"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2019

Up The Creek Backpacker's Lodge
Vernon Hostel
Vernon Hostel
1.5 out of 5
3315 30th Ave, Vernon, BC
The price is ￥6,707 per night

Located in the heart of Vernon, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia Mountains and Polson Park. Planet Bee Honey Farm and Davison Orchards Country ...…

3.5/5Good! (39 reviews)

"Very helpful and friendly nice clean room and bathroom.."…"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2019

Vernon Hostel
Invermere Hostel
Invermere Hostel
2 out of 5
380 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC
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The price is ￥3,311 per night

Located in East Kootenay, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Columbia Mountains, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, and Copper Point Golf Course. Eagle Ranch Golf Course ...…

3.6/5Good! (87 reviews)

"Very quiet place, staff left you alone which was nice,"…"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Invermere Hostel
Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Painted Turtle Guesthouse
1.5 out of 5
121 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC
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The price is ￥5,610 per night

Located in Regional District of Nanaimo, this hostel is steps from Bastion and Nanaimo Museum. Vancouver Island University and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (91 reviews)

"The Painted Turtle was a lovely place to stay in Nanaimo - the room was clean and the kitchen and common area were very well equipped and clean as well. The staff were helpful in answering our questions and making recommendations."…"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020

Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Cambie Hostel Gastown
Cambie Hostel Gastown
2 out of 5
310 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC
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Located in Gastown, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Vancouver Waterfront, Granville Street, and Harbour Centre. Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Canada Place ...…

3/5 (323 reviews)

"The location is primo. Staff are awesome. The vibe there is definitely upbeat. Loved the sense of security. As a female travelling alone I appreciated the female only dorm and bathroom option. Breakfast is the bomb. Recommend the veggie eggs benny."…"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2019

Cambie Hostel Gastown
Kelowna Okanagan Lake Hostel
Kelowna Okanagan Lake Hostel
2 out of 5
730 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC
The price is ￥7,031 per night

Located in Central Okanagan, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia Mountains, Okanagan Lake, and Prospera Place. Kelowna General Hospital is 1.1 ...…

2.2/5 (40 reviews)

"I was really surprised at how quiet n peaceful it was there n the washroom n shower area were also up to my standards I would most definitely recommend checking this hostel out"…"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020

Kelowna Okanagan Lake Hostel
Turtle Hostel
Turtle Hostel
1.5 out of 5
1608 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC
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Located in North Park, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Lower Johnson Street and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper ...…

2.8/5 (65 reviews)

"It was too cold...I like that it is unique among hostels and I did become friends with someone who staying in the dorm room with me...Paying a dollar to use a towel and when I used PayPal is unusual...One of the staff raised his voice at me because my grocery bag was on the table in the kitchen. ..."…"

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2019

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What are the best hostels in British Columbia?
Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Samesun Kelowna - Located within a 10-minute walk of Okanagan Lake. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find lockers in all rooms. Samesun Vancouver - Located steps from Granville Street. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with lockers and linens. Invermere Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and linens. Kelowna Okanagan Lake Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Okanagan Lake and Prospera Place. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers in all rooms.

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