Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Gastown at Cambie Hostel Gastown, where a short walk from Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Canada Place awaits. Enjoy arcade games, unwind with happy hour at The Cambie Bar & Grill or simply relax with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Vancouver Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Canada Place - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
BC Place Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 5 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 42 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 123 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 128 min drive
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 5 min walk
Pacific Central Station - 20 min walk
Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 20 min walk
Waterfront Metro Station - 4 min walk
Stadium-Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
Granville Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
The Cambie - 1 min walk
Nemesis Coffee - 2 min walk
The Metropole Community Pub - 3 min walk
Cielito Lindo - 3 min walk
La Casita - 2 min walk
About this property
Cambie Hostel Gastown
Cambie Hostel Gastown offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Vancouver Waterfront and Rogers Arena. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This Victorian hostel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Granville Street. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Waterfront Metro Station is 4 minutes and Stadium-Chinatown Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 19
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
24-hour offsite parking within 1148 ft (CAD 30 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1897
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Lockers available
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Hair dryer (on request)
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Cambie Bar & Grill - This gastropub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 10.00 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Towels are available for an extra charge of CAD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs CAD 30 per day (1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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.
Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
Does Cambie Hostel Gastown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cambie Hostel Gastown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Cambie Hostel Gastown?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (4-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Cambie Hostel Gastown and nearby?
Cambie Hostel Gastown has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Cambie Hostel Gastown?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Cambie Bar & Grill.
What's the area around Cambie Hostel Gastown like?
Cambie Hostel Gastown is a short 4-minute walk from Waterfront Metro Station and 7 minutes' walk from Vancouver Waterfront. Travelers give top marks for the hostel's prime location.
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Bar
Kitchen
Bed
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Food
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Impressive
Booked for my travelling nephew who thought it was great - was his first time in a hostel and he was impressed.
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
It’s a nice place near waterfront! Good ambiance with nice and friendly staff! Close to everything that a tourist need it!
Hamid Bozorg
Hamid Bozorg, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Great staff & bar but building a ruin
Staff and associated restaurant with bar/disco great. But the building really needs a basic renovation.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2025
Bad choice
Terrible place to stay
Georgios
Georgios, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 13, 2025
Hopeless
Zero value for stay
Not recommend ever
Manoj
Manoj, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
We checked in and hit the bars under the hostel 10/10
Marcos
Marcos, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Thanks for nice stay because I love club music and dance music.very exciting hotel !
hajime
hajime, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Best for Solo Traveller
Overall, I am very satisfied with my stay. The room and restroom were exceptionally clean, which I greatly appreciated.
If I may offer a suggestion, as I was assigned to the top bunk bed, it would be advisable to install protective barriers or guardrails on both sides to ensure guest safety and prevent accidental falls during sleep.
I enjoyed the bar , had so much fun...
RIBANY
RIBANY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
An excellent hostel in a great locatiom
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Good location
Clean
Amir
Amir, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
A very good hostel in a very good and safe location.
James
James, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 10, 2025
Location is good
but too noisy at night
Yeonyi
Yeonyi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
Good budget stay
Afnan
Afnan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Exellent position. Great prices
orges
orges, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Awesome as always
Terra
Terra, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 6, 2025
Not the best..I guess you get what you pay for.
No parking, no AC. Jangly multiple keys to enter each door. The day staff are lovely but the night staff will treat you like a criminal if you don’t have your individual room keys on each person when coming in late, so have them in your pocket. Tiny showers.
Raeanne
Raeanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
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.
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Really good! The people there were so nice and it’s close to everything!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
A very good hotel in a great location. Only about a
15 minute walk to GRANVILLE ST
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 10, 2025
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.
Soham
Soham, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 10, 2025
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
Amielia
Amielia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2024
It was great for a couple nights and on a budget. Great location!
Renerose
Renerose, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
it was good, loud at night but clean
Eliliue
Eliliue, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 6, 2025
Never once felt welcomed by the staff.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
The room was clean and comfortable, also the sheets. The bathroom altought was decent it could be more attended.