When you stay at St Clair Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Granville Street and Vancouver Waterfront. Also, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Robson Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Granville Station is 2 minutes and Vancouver City Center Station is 5 minutes.
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 5 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 30 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 50 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 103 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 29.8 miles/47.9 km
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 6 min walk
Pacific Central Station - 21 min walk
Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 21 min walk
Granville Station - 2 min walk
Vancouver City Center Station - 5 min walk
Waterfront Metro Station - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Ramen Gojiro - 1 min walk
Malone's Taphouse - 3 min walk
Tim Hortons - 2 min walk
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar - 2 min walk
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - 2 min walk
About this property
St Clair Hostel
When you stay at St Clair Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Granville Street and Vancouver Waterfront. Also, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Robson Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Granville Station is 2 minutes and Vancouver City Center Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Lockers available
Accessibility
16 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Window screens
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
6 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Printer
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Rice cooker
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 25-1187765
Also known as
St Clair Hote Hostel
St Clair Hostel Vancouver
St Clair Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
St Clair Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at St Clair Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at St Clair Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at St Clair Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St Clair Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at St Clair Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (4-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around St Clair Hostel like?
St Clair Hostel is in Downtown Vancouver, a short 5-minute drive from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and 7 minutes' walk from Vancouver Waterfront.
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Reviews
St Clair Hostel Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Great receptionist and location!
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Check in was pleasant and easy. The street outside is a bit loud but the room itself is charming and clean. Overall nice spot to stay.
Theon
Theon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
This place was perfect!
The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything was always clean and well maintained.
It was a perfect hostel experience, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys hostel living!
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
The area is in downtown .its good if yournonly staying for 1 night and in budget. Close to waterfront,shops.
jULIET
jULIET, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Just needed a bed and a bathroom for the night. Totally adequate for a simple stay. The host at the front counter was pleasant and helpful at check in
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Super clean and easy to figure out. Very accommodating with luggage storage while exploring the city. Lots of things in walking distance for each meal and coffee
Julianne
Julianne, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2025
I think this place offers the best performance for the price. Even though it’s a hostel, I stayed alone in a double room. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, this is your best bet. Plus, the people have been friendly to me so far.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
The staff there was very helpful with the fact that I am visually impaired that was really nice
Cherie
Cherie, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
The property was very quiet and cozy.
Walking distance to just about everything
The service was incredible. The guy at the front desk helped with everything with a smile on his face.
Definitely coming back.
Breanna
Breanna, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 24, 2025
The bunk beds and thin mattresses were a bit tough to sleep on but the building was very quiet and it is a hostel so i thought it was fine.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Stayed here for a couple nights vacation in Vancouver. Nice location in downtown, close to restaurants and shops. As a "hostel," the amenities are a bit spare, but it's a good value if all you really need is a place to sleep and store your belongings while exploring the city. One caution is that the entrance stairs are narrow and steep which can be a complication with your luggage or if you have mobility issues.
Ramses
Ramses, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Very cute clean and with lots of character. Charming staff.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 6, 2025
15 minute walk to the water and the convention center. It’s a beautiful city if you can get it for under $100 a night that would be OK but due to it being during a convention it was very expensive. I did get my own sink, but had to share a toilet shower. Staff was very pleasant. I would stay there again for the right price.
nancy
nancy, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2025
Everything was fine at this simple, affordable hostel, the only thing, they need to clean more hallways and dust.
They are well located in downtown.
They have there, towels, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, liquid dish soap, cutlery, crockery, cups, glasses washing and dryer machine.
Maria
Maria, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
It's a really central location, bathrooms were clean and the room had a sink in it which was great!
The only thing we didnt like was that the bottom bunkbed was broken and when they fixed it, the slats/base was put together wrong, which made the mattress/surface uneven, with a bar in the middlenof the bed and a dip on the other. We moved the bed and put the mattress on the floor for the second night and our sleep was great then
Mariana
Mariana, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2025
The hostel benefits from a prime location close to downtown, making it convenient for guests who want quick access to shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
However, the overall experience was let down by poor cleanliness. There was a persistent and unpleasant odor throughout the property, including in the rooms and common areas. This significantly impacted my comfort during the stay.
While the location is excellent, I would hesitate to return unless improvements are made to address the smell and overall hygiene.
Jayson Ray
Jayson Ray, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 20, 2025
Although a cheap option for two female friends, it didn’t feel a great location. Unfortunately homeless people had taken up many of the alleys and our room was in direct sight. So it became extremely noisy at night till the early hours of the morning. Along with demolitions to the next door building,it became our less favourable hostel.
The showers were in need of a daily clean and almost put you off using them. Stayed 3 days and not cleaned during that time.
On a positive,staff where very friendly and helpful.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Great hostel!
St Clair is perfect for an urban hostel. I booked a private room with a queen bed for one night in April.
The systems worked smoothly for check-in (door codes, wi-fi, etc.) and check out. The room was clean and neat, with a comfortable bed - more comfortable than I imagined! It matches what you're looking for in budget private room in a larger hostel.
The place was overall very quiet and relaxed. I had a room facing the street and I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet the environment was. Yes, you can hear the street but it was not intrusive the night I was there. There was no noise from within the hotel. Surely, April is a down time compared to summer and holidays, but overall this place was calm and quiet.
The bathroom stalls down the hall worked great and were clean. I did feel the shower's tiled floor could have been cleaner but again it's not a luxury hotel it's a hostel! Good water pressure and hot water! The sink in my room worked great.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 18, 2025
I booked a queen size bedroom, which was the same as description and photo from the platform. It feels very vintage indeed, I felt welcome and comfortable during my stay. However, I think the main entrance should be fixed as it bangs so loud whenever someone in and out, which was very disturbing especially at late night and early morning. The other thing to be caution about is the wash basin in room, if someone next door use faucet for long time, your wash basin will fill up with water as well due to drainage problems. It happened to me one night and I need to stop next door from using the water for too long, I told Jake about this, hope they will fix this problem.
Location is great, near two skytrain stations, as well as Gas Town. Very high accessibility to every attractions. However, every night at 9 or passed 9, there were always be a group of people partying hard (not sure it was homeless or drug addicts). They played music on speakers and scream sometimes, which I could not blame the hostel of course, but this is what you might concern about before booking for your stay.
Overall, this hostel was not bad, but I might not stay there again.
Mar
Mar, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2025
Decent accomodation, the right price
Fun stay with my friends in Van. The best deal in the downtown area.
Robert B
Robert B, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
I'm good with this service and convenient.
Loi
Loi, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 13, 2025
Nice and central just could do with a overhaul in bathrooms and and a bloody good clean
Gaik
Gaik, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
In the center of everything!
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Walking distance around downtown area and attractions. Outside is a little noisy, otherwise good overall stay, and will surely comeback!
Deniel
Deniel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Great place to stay, when you are on a budget. Older, but well maintained, great, friendly service. I will stay here again. Thank you guys.