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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Nanaimo

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  • Avg. price/night: $84.65
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,091 reviews
    Room was clean and comfortable. Great location, free parking. Easy walk to downtown and park. Friendly staff.
    Bonnie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $140.28
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,492 reviews
    Great location, view, size room. Lovely grounds.
    Lynda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $94.87
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 490 reviews
    Great location and very accommodating property owner. Overall comfortable stay.
    Ignat
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $107.45
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 590 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable room with everything you need for a short stay in Nanaimo. Very friendly staff and great location close to the ferry. Lovely waterside walkway into the town.
    Lesley
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $74.30
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 58 reviews
    The hosts are incredibly kind and engaged that you will have a comfortable stay. You are even provided with fruits, chocolate, granola bars, water, coffee and tea. The place is in a very beautiful and safe area. You are able to walk towards Neck Point, which is the prettiest place I saw in Nainamo so far. There is a bus stop just in front of the property and also a nice pub, to eat out different daily meals.
    Alina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $79.82
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 531 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff. Old but still comfortable and good value for money Great location
    MOHAMMAD
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $98.42
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,019 reviews
    Comfortable room. Great location close to the ferry terminal.
    Geoff
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.26
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,272 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful hotel but sadly lacking. Aircon in room was like sharing with a jet engine. Breakfast (continental) was in price and really good.
    stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $87.88
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 639 reviews
    it's a hostel. clean, quiet, safe and comfortable. I rebooked this place on my return trip after staying there the first time.
    Clarke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $98.42
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,019 reviews
    Great location, in a safer part of town. Very close to the ferry, pretty clean and great value for the money. Keycode entry makes checking in and out a breeze Recently renovated and it shows! Without knowing what's on the other side of your door(the roadway), you could think you're in a 4 star hotel! We will definitely choose this motel for our next stay in Nanaimo!
    Paul
    Young couple