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Hostelling International Vancouver Central

1025 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1L4, Canada (Formerly Royal Hotel) (Downtown)
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for 8 nights, and it was a perfectly good hostel. The best thing was the activities on offer, which we definitely took advantage of. Erik's tours to the Capilano suspension bridge and Lynn Valley canyon are particularly good - you get to see some of the city you might not have otherwise visited, and you also head... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The hostel is clean and the staff very friendly. The hostel is located very close to many attractions, shopping possibilities and restaurants. Along Grandville Street are many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, which could also be a disadvantage. WiFi didn't work in my room, it only worked in the dining area. Also do the beds have no bedside lamps or electric... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great hostel! One bad thing was that the kitchen did not have a stove/oven which made it slightly difficult to eat in and save money on eating out. However, the kitchen was very clean and the fab breakfast (muffins, toast, bagels, fruit, cereal, juice, tea - amazing!) in the morning made up for it. Stayed here with friends, quite a... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

HI Vancouver Central is in a great location for the City on Granville Street. The breakfast was incredible! So much food available from half 7 on-wards. Bagels, muffins, tea, coffee, juice, toast, scones, fruit, cereals, yogurts, everything you can think of! Friendly, helpful staff who are on hand to tell you where to go to get the most out of... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

Best thing about this place is the free breakfast, bagels, cream cheese, muffins, fruit, cereal, toast, juice, tea, coffee! Not a lively place at all, most people keep to themselves and there were a real mix of older and young travelers. Some people were up for a chat at breakfast. I stayed here on and off while I was traveling... More

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Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Stayed there two nights for a city trip. Went earlier than the check in hour and our room was ready for us. Friendly staff, they know the city and respond well to request. We had private room with big bed and our own bathroom. Room was nice. Furniture was a bit "oldish" but otherwise a lot of space and handy.... More

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Madrid, Spain
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I stayed both in HI and Samesun right across the street so I can compare. I must say I liked Samesun much more. HI is much older building, rooms were not that clean, overall character was quite poor. They have a lot of activities though as every HI. I appreciated an elevator as I had a lot of luggage, breakfast... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

I originally reserved to stay here for 4 nights, but immediately checked out the very next day. The main reason was the absolute rudeness of one of the housekeeping ladies. I attempted to contact this hostel to complain about it, but nothing was ever resolved since I never received an answer to my complaint. I tried to leave specific details... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Stayed here for 1 night in January, and would have liked to stay longer. It is in a fantastic location, really close to everything. Offers a wide variety of activities to keep you busy. Good common areas, and great continental breakfast included in the room price. The hostel was only half full, but instead of cramming everyone in the same... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Room was incredibly cramped and not really cleaned properly. On arrival, we were informed they didnt have our reservation. Good breakfast though; cereal, fruit, muffins, bagels, breads, scones. Good location, close to shopping and bar/clubs.

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Also Known As:
Hostelling International Vancouver Central Hotel Vancouver
Hostelling International Vancouver Central Hotel
Address: 1025 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1L4, Canada (Formerly Royal Hotel)
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver > Downtown
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 34 Speciality lodging in Vancouver
Price range (per night): S$48 - 148
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Smack dab in the middle of Granville Street's pub and club district, we're one of the newest Vancouver hostels -- and if you're angling for access to all the partying and good times you could want, without compromising on security, comfort, and cleanliness, then we're where you want to be!If you're looking for the fun of a hostel, but still want privacy, you'll love our ensuite private rooms (cable TV included!) and our two-bed dorms. These are our most popular room types, so make sure to book in advance! ... more   less 
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