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Cambie Hostel Gastown

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Reception
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

7.2 out of 10
Good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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4 Bed Mix Dorm

4 Bed Mix Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Room Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

Located in Vancouver (Downtown Vancouver), Cambie Hostel Gastown is within a 10-minute walk of Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Canada Place and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from BC Place Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Granville Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rogers Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • BC Place Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canada Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Waterfront Metro Station - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 5 min walk
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cambie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nemesis Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Revolver - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Casita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cielito Lindo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cambie Hostel Gastown

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Cambie Hostel Gastown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 15.00 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Vancouver
Gastown Cambie Hostel
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 888 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cambie Hostel in Gastown offers what travelers on a budget are looking for: a safe, warm place to sleep, a hot shower, a place to store/cook food & eat, laundry facilities, a couch to lounge on. Its proximity to the Skytrain/downtown are the trade-off for bar's loud music & old building. I think it's well worth it. I would suggest visitors bring earplugs & an open mind. It's not a hotel and it doesn't claim to be - it's an affordable, safe way to visit an amazing city.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Navjot

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and facility. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hyungdon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The music was so loud downstairs untill 3am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is one of the most disgusting places I have ever been. The floors have a thick layer of grime, the common area couches and chairs are stained and reek of cat pee, the washing machines are mouldy, the bathrooms are dirty and hard to use, and the fridge was filled with rotting food left by previous guests. The place smells HORRIBLE, it is grease layered on top of every food smell layered on top of cat pee layered on top of the thickest must that could only have been caused by a severe rodent infestation. There were nests of dust and lint in corners, most likely caused by mice. I checked in at 3pm, showered and washed my clothes, and then realized I could not possibly be able to sleep in this place. I would have rather slept on a park bench. I left that same night at around 9pm and found another place to stay. I felt so gross after being at this hostel that I showered AGAIN after I left and rewashed my clothes at a laundromat. The service here is horrible and the manager needs a serious reality check. A child could do his job better than him. I was only refunded a portion of what I paid to be here, which is fine but I was offered no apology and was spoken to in a very demeaning manner. When I told him he could do better, he said some nonsense about Vancouver being the most expensive city in the world. I dont believe that is true, and even if it was it does not excuse running a business that puts customers in a place that may damage their health.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gongmyung

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maya

Likely my own fault fo lack of preparedness, but even with ear plugs sleep was completely impossible due to the incredibly loud music. The walls were vibrating and it felt like we were in the bar itself. Would not recommend unless you are a night owl.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Comfortable stay

Can't beat the location for the price. Music can be loud late on the weekends but it didn't disturb my sleep. Great staff, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, and polite staff. Unfortunately, it can get noisy if theres any special event at the bar downstairs, and you might struggle sleeping. Just be aware of that. Other than that, bed was confortable, staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wish the patrons were held to a least a mode on of a standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were beyond dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean organized hostel. Mattress and sheets were soft. They had 2 adorable cats! Women's bathrooms were tidy, including 2 showers. Area around it had grocery + fast food available, but is located in a rundown area. Don't recommend walking alone at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Decent hostel, sadly the immediate surrounding area is full of drug addicts which gives a very unsafe feeling
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Faith Mae

Liked: Staff & service
It was a comfortable place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gunjan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were helpful. Reasonable price. Would be a perfect place for extroverted ppl!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jargalsaikhan

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

4/10 Poor

jared

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa, Long Island City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very conveniently located. Facility is an old hotel with creepy and uneven floors - depending on your POV adds character or just old. I only stayed a couple nights and it was perfect for taking the bus to hike in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025