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Reviews of The Cambie Hostel Gastown This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

310 Cambie Street , Gastown, V6B 1H7 Vancouver, Canada

#70 of 71 hotels in Vancouver

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1436 hostel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    5.0
    Good location good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When u enter how tight the main entrance was & there is alot of wear & tear that needs to be touched up . I was shocked when ur getting booked in ur told no alcohol,smoking or drugs or sex but ur booked into a room with the opposite sex. That was surprisingly disturbing the alcohol smoking drugs I completely understand. But if no sex the opposite sex shouldn't be sharing accommodations. That's a risk of sexual assault.

    The price of the stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    6.0
    you get what you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    noisy overnight - hard to sleep

    location , price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    too much musique

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers are cramped with no room to place your clothing as your shower

    Great location and safe area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    5.0
    Great, enjoyable but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At times the toilets were a mess but that’s because it was a big night for people within the hostel. The rooms could use air conditioning instead of the heater that we couldn’t figure out how to turn off. The rooms were so hot at night, we had to keep the windows open and with that is the noise of the street outside. Location is great however the bar underneath was loud.

    It was in a location near a lot of the landmarks and public transport, fairly clean, great staff. Great location if you are in town to party and socialise.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    5.0
    If you do not mind noise and light go for it. Otherwise avoid it or be prepared for it.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    On your arrival, you should have the option of choosing if you want a quiet room or noisy room. There is a bar just under the rooms and it was difficult to sleep (vibration & noise). I was directly assigned to the noisy room. The curtains in the room were useless (the upper window was not covered at all), and the sunlight came into the bedroom at 5/6 am. I was not able to have a good night between the noise and the light. The washroom on the first floor was so tiny that you needed to put all your clothes or stuff on the toilet doors. There was no space between the shower and the toilet.

    The location was good, and all the staff members were nice. Oreo, the cat, was approachable. The kitchen was big and well furnished and they had good seats in the common areas.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet room. Clean bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Leaning into Gas Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Washroom facilities are cramped, clunky, and a bit worn. Showering tended to be a drag as it's like being in a phone booth. Yep, most evenings it's pretty loud due to the bar/restaurant which I did not visit but noticed it's very popular...I knew that ahead of time by reading reviews so opted to go out to avoid it. If you are looking to sleep early and in a quiet setting to get up early for a hike or whatnot, this place is not for you. I always travel with earplugs.

    Staff was great - helpful at checking in and accommodating me and my needs as I use a CPAP for my sleep apnea. I enjoyed the clean and comfortable kitchen and meeting friendly travelers. Hostel is located in a good location, easily accessible to bars, restaurants, public transportation and other points of interest. I mostly walked everywhere, which was fantastic. Pretty good value for the price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    5.0
    As noisy as people say, but nice staff and decent kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yeah I thought that I was tougher than everyone else on here talking about the noise - I wasn’t 😂 first night had bass going through my skull until 2am. If you plan on going out though (as I did the second night), then it’s no biggie and the hostel is fine

    Good kitchen facilities, obviously a great location too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Great location and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bunks did not seem to be very stable, I was on the top bunk

    Great location and friendly staff. We realise it's a heritage building, so it does appear to be an aged building. Can appreciate it but some people might not.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    5.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bar below was noisy (music/bar noise) so it was difficult to unwind and fall asleep. I was on the floor with the resident cat and found the hallway smelled like stinky cat litter. Showers take 5 mins to get hot. Shower stalls are tiny.

    Value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good place in Vancouver
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heat in the room was too much when I arrived. I didn’t expect there were no locks provided for my storage.

    The front desk gave me a good introduction to the location. Oreo the cat was great company when I was waking up.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    5.0
    Good way to save your money, but I wouldn’t stay again
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a bar downstairs and the noise is unbelievable ! I could feel vibration from the music and you need earplugs to fall asleep. I had to sleep in my AirPods. This place needs a renovation, at least bathrooms.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    Cool cat, great location. More than I bargained for.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldnt stay in same room as my travelling buddy. Multiple girls were in my double occupancy room getting it on all night in the bunk under me.

    Location and comfy bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    5.0
    Robbed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    absolutely not worth the amount as listed. I paid about $150 for a room with just a bed. no side table or desks, literally just a bed and two metal stools, which would totally be fine but not for that price. Everyone was super friendly and kind but the rates are outraaaageous

    Great location, super close to downtown and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Squeaky beds. Doors do not insulate from sound so when residents walk to bathroom all night one would hear the steps on the old wooden floor. Staff is hell bent on "no food in the room" - I ate an apple on my way out in the morning and this immediately triggered staff member.

    Amazing location for the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Cute place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom needs to be bigger! (I was on the first floor)

    Very interesting building. I got to meet Oreo 🐈‍⬛

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    7.0
    I'll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little loud above the bar, but that's to be expected with the party hostels. The washrooms on the 1st floor are tiny too, not much breathing space between shower and toilet.

    Accessibility and great price. Cleaners constantly in and out of the kitchen and bathroom, women's washrooms are locked for extra security. Oreo was pretty chill too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was loud, no rails on the top bunks, dirty, the shower door wouldn't close.

    I met some nice travelers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    5.0
    The smallest and worst showers/washrooms from all of hostels I have visited in Canada so far.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Showers/washrooms.

    The location, the aliveness of the downplace.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    7.0
    it's good for who wanna hang downtown,gas town for short term
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i used upper bed if someone used locker under the bed.upper bed also shaking. and need own your lock and key if you wanna use locker. shower room is pretty small.

    good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower water pressure was atrocious. The place smelt bad and I think it was the cat, my clothes now smell like it The pub blasts music till 1am every night and you can’t sleep

    location was good and the rustic interior was nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s extremely loud and the floors vibrate from the music until 3:00am

    I met some of the most incredible people from all around the world.

    Stayed in January 2024

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