Cambie Hostel Gastown

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Vancouver Waterfront

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Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and city view.
Stylish building with a prominent facade and a large window featuring a framed picture.
Walking down the corridor, guests can enjoy the warm ambiance and comfortable surroundings.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with friends, surrounded by flags and a striking statue.
Relax and unwind at the Cambie Hostel's welcoming bar, offering Wi-Fi and a selection of beverages and snacks.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

About the neighborhood

Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Vancouver hostel, you'll find Vancouver Waterfront and Rogers Arena. Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canada Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rogers Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • BC Place Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Waterfront Metro Station - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 5 min walk
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cambie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Revolver - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nemesis Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Momo Sushi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cambie Hostel Gastown

Adults-only hostel near Vancouver Waterfront
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cambie Hostel Gastown.

This Victorian Vancouver hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1897
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 10.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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.

Guests should be aware that one cat resides at this property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 19 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cambie Gastown Hostel
Cambie Hostel
Cambie Hostel Gastown
Cambie Hostel Gastown Vancouver
Gastown Cambie Hostel
Gastown Hostel
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hotel Vancouver
Cambie Gastown
Cambie Hostel Gastown Vancouver
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vancouver

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cambie Hostel Gastown to the airport?

Cambie Hostel Gastown is 0.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cambie Hostel Gastown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cambie Hostel Gastown.

How close is Cambie Hostel Gastown to the beach?

This hostel is 2 mi (4-min drive) from English Bay Beach and 2.7 mi (5-min drive) from Kitsilano Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cambie Hostel Gastown offer free breakfast?

Cambie Hostel Gastown does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cambie Hostel Gastown?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (4-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cambie Hostel Gastown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cambie Hostel Gastown?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Cambie Hostel Gastown have a pool?

Cambie Hostel Gastown does not have a pool.

Does Cambie Hostel Gastown have a restaurant?

Cambie Hostel Gastown is home to The Cambie Bar & Grill, which features happy hour.

Does Cambie Hostel Gastown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Cambie Hostel Gastown to downtown Vancouver?

Cambie Hostel Gastown is 0.5 mi away from Vancouver.

Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 756 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Doroty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The heater doesn’t work, window broken, carpet in the room dirty. Bathroom without paper towel. Only one classic towel for everyone. Not much igienic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

orges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent position. Great prices
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
$3.50 beers at the bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Only downside was how loud the bar is at night. My room was right over it and it shook the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lucy

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are what make this place so fantastic! The rooms are clean, have everything you need and staff are helpful for anything else. Definitely recommend if you want to be somewhere social and lively.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cambie

Went to Vancouver for Canucks game the room was good was relatively quiet, beds were adequate. Only downside was having to leave the room to go to the bathroom or take a shower. Other than that it was good. Next to a bar was nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what you pay, this was a pretty good hostel. The building is a little old so the interior isn't the nicest, but staff try to clean the common areas and bathrooms as often as possible so it is still pretty good. The two cats on the first floor are amazing and very friendly hosts. The walls are a little thin, same with windows so sound from outside and inside travels a fair bit, so maybe not the ideal place if you want to go to bed early (especially on Friday/Saturday). Management were pretty nice and helpful, and for the most part guests staying were friendly too. The hostel is close to a somewhat sketchy part of town (but not directly in it) and I found that the room temperatures fluctuated (others felt cold as well). Overall was a pretty positive stay and would definitely recommend for those on a budget and looking for a more party environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Soham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location. Very budget friendly. Smells a bit

Great location. Great for young travelers or tourists who don't mind sharing a room. But having cats in the hallway made it smell a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abhishek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliliue

it was good, loud at night but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

eugenia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price and location are great. The convineince of being able to store and cook food is also good, and it's always fun meeting people from around the world of course. The hostel is right above a bar that played loud dance music until 3:00 a.m. Unless you are a night owl I don't recommend it for sleeping. It is also quite run down. The beds are comfy and the rooms perfectly fine, but the bathrooms are pretty grim with old peeling floors. Still, a bargain, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good! The people there were so nice and it’s close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
A good hostel in a great location. Within walking distance of Granville St, Waterfront Skytrain station and Rogers Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bentley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hostel in a great locatiom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
A very good hotel in a great location. Only about a 15 minute walk to GRANVILLE ST
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
A very good hostel in a very good and safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dev

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Afnan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Good budget stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev kamal

No towels , soap, coffee , no privacy or security for bags or personal items .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Aadhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but this property can get very loud at night which might make it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024