The Cambie Hostel Gastown

This place was a disaster from start to finish. The room was dirty, the bunks offered zero privacy—no curtains or dividers for either the top or bottom beds—and everything just felt cramped and neglected. Every time someone came into the room, the door made this loud creaking, slamming noise that jolted you awake like a fire alarm. The stairs were covered in dust and grime, the toilet was filthy, and clearly hygiene isn’t anywhere on the staff’s priority list. As if that wasn’t enough, there's a bar downstairs that plays music until late morning. The noise was nonstop—thumping bass, shouting, laughter—like trying to sleep through a concert. I barely got a wink of rest. For what you pay, this place is completely overpriced. There’s no comfort, no cleanliness, and no quiet. Just avoid this place. Trust me—you can do much better.

The pantry place might need to more cleanup as too many people are using there.

Location is in downtown. Walking distance for shopping, eating, and public transport. Room is good.  The staffs are humble. Bar is downstair and guest can get discount. We could hear the noise from outside till 3-4am.

Great place to stay. Room 102 the best. This place right in big tourist street

What a ********.. It seemed to be the cheapest option in the area yet in comparison to say Asia it’s still hella pricey for a hostel. The Area itself is central however it’s super rough these days. Drugzombies and all sorts of other specimen around, felt super unsafe even as a “bigger” male as myself. The 4 person room has no A/C and even with the window open there is zero airflow, it was like sleeping in a Sauna. There are no privacy curtains, and I was afraid the bed will collapse at any moment. There is nowhere to put your stuff other than the floor. There are 3 male showers and toilets for an entire floor of at least 40 rooms. I booked 4 nights, checked out after 1 and paid money for a decent hotel in a better area. Would not stay here again ever. Props to the staff though, they were very nice and helpful. The bar underneath has good food and drink specials and it’s a place for young people to party and have fun. For that I would go back..!

It’s a special hostel! The sleep time follows with the pub’s music ! If your food don’t mark your rm # and name, it will be thrown away soon!