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Dreamcatcher Hostel

Golden

This hostel is situated in the heart of Golden city centre, 30 minutes’ drive from Yoho National Park and 57 km from Glacier National Park. Storage for bikes and skis is available. Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel and a guest computer is provided. Walking distance to all great restaurants and bars in town. The property felt very comfortable, safe, and cozy. Plenty of room in kitchen and living area to hang out and socialize with other guests. The staff was incredible and so friendly and accommodating. I will 100% be back!

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9
Wonderful
349 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Riding Fool Accommodation

Cumberland

Offering mountain bike storage and an on-site bike shop, this restored heritage hostel is located in Cumberland, on Vancouver Island. It is 35 km from the biking trails at Mount Washington.

The staff at The Cumberland Riding Fool Hostel is knowledgeable about the surrounding area and maps are available for mountain biking trips. Great atmosphere, great location and very clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Laughing Llama

Vernon

Every room comes with a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hostel each room includes bed linen and towels.

UBC Okanagan Campus is 43 km from Laughing Llama, while Myra Canyon Kettle Valley Railway Trestles is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Kelowna International Airport, 38 km from the hostel. Nice, comfy place! Friendly and helpful staff!

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9.5
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

HI Vancouver Downtown - Hostel

West End, Vancouver

A rooftop patio is offered at this non-smoking Vancouver hostel. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station is just 1 km away.

Sunset Beach and Robson St are both within 10 minutes’ walking distance from this hostel. Vancouver Aquarium is 3 km away. I only stayed one night but facilities were really clean. The women’s bathroom was immaculate. It’s also nice that they have the plugs right on top of your head. I also really like the neighborhood even though is not the most central location for touristy activities but there are bus stops less than 5 min away

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8
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

UBC Okanagan Campus

Kelowna

Located 13.2 km from downtown, UBC's Okanagan Campus offers free WiFi.

There are air-conditioned student rooms, suites and apartments with private bathrooms, free WiFi, basic kitchens, and common lounges. Close to airport. Clean rooms and facilities. Very friendly staff.

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8.3
Very Good
1,338 reviews

THE ORCHARD (HOSTEL WITH PRIVATE BUNKS)

Radium Hot Springs

Located in Radium Hot Springs, THE ORCHARD (HOSTEL WITH PRIVATE BUNKS) features a shared lounge, terrace, tennis court, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel has ski storage space. After traveling around BC/Alberta for a month this is for sure the best hostel I've stayed at. Reminds of similar concepts in Asia/Europe. This had a very cool layout though which also accommodated couples in their own capsule if they so wish. Very tidy, nice little kitchen with everything we needed to cook breakfast/lunch and a super friendly owner to top it all off! No doubt of where we would stay if we pass through this cool little town again.

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8.7
Excellent
104 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Char's Landing Hostel

Port Alberni

Set in Port Alberni, Char's Landing Hostel features a shared lounge. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. At Char's Landing Hostel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Char’s is a great hostel experience. Clean, convenient and friendly. It is in the middle of town and an easy walk to restaurants and stores.

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8.2
Very Good
290 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Squamish Adventure Inn

Squamish

The Squamish Adventure Inn hostel places guests only moments away from Squamish’s activities, adventure, and excitement. It is located directly off the Sea-to-Sky Highway, only 8 minutes walk away from the shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars of Squamish city centre. staff was responsive to my request to check in late. accommodations (3 people in a private room for 3) were comfortable, adequate space, and quiet. We did not use the common spaces but they looked good.

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8.2
Very Good
595 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

Nelson

Located in beautiful British Columbia CANADA, The Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is located near restaurants, cafes, walks and a waterfall. Each room or dormitory room features a cooling system and heating systems. Bathroom facilities are shared. Select rooms come with a vanity and an ensuite sink. Guests can gather and play board games in our shared lounge. The hostel is 12.2km from Summit Chair and 12.3km from Silver King Chair. Castlegar Airport is 32km away. Check-In is available from 4pm-8pm. If you expect to be arriving after 8pm, please contact the property for further instruction. Really nice quiet little Hostel. Rooms were better than alot of Hostels I have stayed in around the world. Staff were fantastic and had alot of little local tips for different places I could go to make the most of my stay there. Definitely will be choosing the Dancing Bear again next time my adventures take me back through Nelson

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8.6
Excellent
399 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

Tofino

Featuring views of the Pacific Ocean and Clayoquot Sound, this property is 200 metres from Tofino town centre.

Wooden furnishings are offered in rooms at Whalers on the Point Guesthouse. A shared guest kitchen is provided to cook meals. Guests will have access to shared bathroom facilities. Suites have their own private bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful location! Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Was great to meet new people from many different places all over the world.

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8.2
Very Good
112 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

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