The Cambie Hostel Gastown Reviews

The hostel is old, with creaky wooden floors, and felt dirty throughout. For the price they charge, it’s way too expensive for what you get. Wouldn’t stay here again.

It would have been really important to mention that they have cats. You know. To someone like me who is very allergic to cats. I have emergency medication for this kind of BS. I was there one night but I would have rebooked if was not way too late. 1 night of sleepless wheezing misery. Without the allergy thing, the rooms were hot and airless. People were leaving the doors open and using fans to blow around the cat dander, I mean air. It's not safe to leave doors open, but that's the guests. The ladder for the top bunk (bunkbed) had one side not covered. It's sharp metal and easy to cut yourself on. These issues are not hard to fix, hopefully they can improve, since that location is perfect for walking to and from concerts. Hey if you love cats, still be careful, this neighbourhood can be dangerous.

It was really good location and they were so nice. Overall it was nice stay, but there’s no AC and elevator so u should bite that.

Great location, everything is accessible on food.

Not comfortable Very simple Bad smelling

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.

I am happy to have stayed here. The location is very vibrant — thanks in large part to the hostel’s bar and its ridiculously good happy hour — and the rooms are cozy. It is enjoyable to be in such a historic hostel. The exorbitant charge for a towel is my only major gripe, but the place gets bonus points for having two cool cats! Would gladly stay again.

I am not really into hostels but my experience at Cambie was great that I would consider staying again. Location was a block from the steam clock and they had an awesome bar and restaurant located downstairs. Great way to meet people.

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

Need to improve the facility on the floor and least if possible

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!