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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. Location is good, in town center, next to grocery store and restaurants, short walk to river walk. Price is very affordable compare to others in travel season around Yoho national park.

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9
Wonderful
291 reviews
Price from
$26
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. loved the expansive dining room. lots of different kitchen toys (stovetop espresso maker:)). pool table and old school video games were a hit with my 3-year old.

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9.1
Wonderful
137 reviews
Price from
$79
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. Great location in an old church building. Char is a great host. Booking and check in organisation, perfect and easy. Kitchen for use available. Char is so friendly and welcoming. I returned for a second stay and didn't regret. I got the chance to meet some authors and we talked until late in the night. Thank's for this great experience.

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8.2
Very Good
240 reviews

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. I like how there is an option for all girls.

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8.3
Very Good
533 reviews
Price from
$41
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. Dry room, off street parking, helpful and friendly staff

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8.6
Excellent
382 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

C&N Backpackers - Ucluelet

Ucluelet

C&N Backpackers boasts views of Ucluelet Inlet.

The hostel has a spacious garden offering firepit, BBQ, lots of outdoor seating and a trail that runs down to the waterfront.

There is a large shared kitchen and lounge on the lowest floor. Great for socializing and big family meals. I loved the location in the middle of the forrest. You could walk out to the river and experience the wilderness, it was beautiful. The best thing was how lovely the owner was. Andy is a super nice guy and I could not have asked for a better host. I would 100% recommend this place on him alone, let alone how homely and pretty the hostel was.

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8.3
Very Good
183 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd

Port Hardy

Storey’s Beach is a 2 minute walk from this hostel in Port Hardy. Dorm and private rooms are available and have shared bathroom facilities. An outdoor patio is enjoyed. Free WiFi is included.

A common living area with a full kitchen, TV, game room and library are available to all guests at the North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd. The hostel offers storage for bicycles and kayaks. It’s clean and great value with good facilities for cooking. It’s super central for everything in Port Hardy.

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8.3
Very Good
312 reviews
Price from
$58
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. Everything! Check in process was so professional! Room was spotless clean and spacious. We took a 1 bedroom apartment with living room and kitchenette. The campus itself is very beautiful, located in Okanagon Valley. It was a great value of money that we paid. Our main purpose to take this accommodation was to show our high school daughter how the university dorms are. We found our stay very helpful.

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8.4
Very Good
906 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

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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8.9
Excellent
82 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Bethlehem Centre

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, 5.7 km from Nanaimo Museum, Bethlehem Centre provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 6.1 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 20 km away from Wildplay Element Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6 km from Nanaimo Bastion. It was quiet and clean, a very nice break from the usual chaos of staying away from home.

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8.5
Very Good
13 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

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