Pacific Spirit Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near University of British Columbia

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Nestled near the University of British Columbia, Pacific Spirit Hostel offers a welcoming retreat with a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy perks like luggage storage and ATM services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1X1

What's nearby

  • University of British Columbia - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Museum of Anthropology at UBC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chan Centre for the Performing Arts - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wreck Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 30 min drive
  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 34 min drive
  • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 51 min drive
  • Abbotsford, BC (YXX-Abbotsford Intl.) - 86 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 132 min drive
  • Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 28.6 miles/46 km
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 26.4 miles/42.6 km
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 20 min drive
  • North Vancouver Station - 26 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Fatih’s Pizza – UBC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪JJ Bean - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Pacific Spirit Hostel

  • At Pacific Spirit Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kitsilano Beach and Granville Street. Also, this hostel is just steps from University of British Columbia.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 174 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 20 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 16 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 18 and May 14.

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 20 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific Spirit Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between August 18 and May 14.

Does Pacific Spirit Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Pacific Spirit Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (15-min drive) and River Rock Casino Resort (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Pacific Spirit Hostel and nearby?

Pacific Spirit Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Pacific Spirit Hostel like?

Pacific Spirit Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Museum of Anthropology at UBC and 20 minutes' walk from UBC Botanical Garden.

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Reviews

Pacific Spirit Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within walking distance and offers stunning sunsets and a beautiful location. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms were clean. The bathroom had 4 showers but 2 of them had disgusting black stuff covering the floors. Didnt go in to investigate further. The kitchen was well equipt and clean. The laundry was well maintained and clean. The only downside was our room smelt of stale urine.
Bev, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The place was quite decent for the price and the surrounding area very quiet in the summer. Not only it was the most affordable I could find but with the short time I had to book they still had rooms available. The room overall was quite clean, no issues there. My main thing was that the main stairs smelled like urine. Also, the shower stalls could use at least one more hook to put towel and other items while one is showering. Staff were very friendly and quite helpful.
Juan Antonio, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The only problem was the wifi did not work on the first night. The staff did not know how to remedy the problem. Every other aspect of the place was fine. I was pleased to find that a large heater had been installed at the end of the hall. During previous stays, there had been no heat and cold air came in from the ocean.
John, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The location is beautiful inside the UBC campus and parking was easy. Our rooms were decent size and the shared bathrooms were close by. The downsides are the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbors’ conversation. Unfortunately we had girls who like to talk at 2am! Our room also had a lock issue that if you accidentally left the key on the door, you cannot open the door from the inside. The # on the key card is not the 24 hr front desk #. Luckily someone who walked by helped us. We told the staff on this matter and they just shrugged it off blaming the age of the building. This is unacceptable and the lock should be fixed as this is a fire hazard.
Dina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good area, easy access, front desk staff present and helpful
Brooklynn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot with plenty to see and beach close by
Kendra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, affordable, and a great location. I had a great sleep.
Greg, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value great location
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and in a safe beautiful community
Marcela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

On campus, clean, quiet, safe
Jeff, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel option. You're staying in the UBC dorms with access to laundry, a kitchen with microwave, fridge, and hot water kettle. Location is extremely convenient. I also found it quiet and clean.
Margaret, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for economic short visits. ~$100 CAD per day. Located in UBC campus its a good safe place. I will definitely visit again.
Sanjog, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price and convenient location for graduation at ubc
steve, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

cheap private room, can't go wrong. and so close to the beach!!!
Keanna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great affordable option in Vancouver. Walkable to Wreck Beach and really friendly staff.
Norm, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple accommodations on beautiful university campus with access to beach. Beautiful Japanese garden next door and close to excellent Museum of Anthropology.
Claudia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was perfect for the purpose of my visit; the location is convenient, the campus property is stunning, and all the amenities I needed were close by, e.g., transit, coffee shops. Thanks! Will recommend.
Eleanor, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and nice
CECILIA, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was so friendly and helpful - available 24/7! I loved my stay at the hostel. I will definitely be back.
Jacqui, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a great place for a private room with a shared bathroom in a great university environment with easy transit links to downtown or the city as a whole.
William, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I personally like its proximity to the beach, and it being at UBC meant more secluded and quieter space, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Amenities were really nice, though they ran out of hand soap in 2 of their sinks in the washroom. Common dining hall is quite small.
PAUL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I needed affordable, long term, on campus to be close to classes, and it was so enjoyable. The property checked off all my needs, and because of that I did not leave the property on weekends for hotels because it was the quiet serenity where I was. 10/10.
Rachel, 15-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and affordable

The location of the hotel is very good. It is in the UBC campus with a nice beach in walking distance. I went there to watch the sunset. The bed is twin size. The price is very affordable. Great for single travellers.
Carol, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value and comfy room.

Great stay at the university student residence halls while the university is closed for the summer. The room had everything you would need. A comfy bed, good towels and a decent amount of space too. The showers are shared but split into women / men only by floors. Good hot water and water pressure. Kitchen was useful if you needed to heat something or make tea/coffee etc. The campus is stunning and close to Wreck Beach which is worth a trip for sunset. Incredibly good value for money. Would stay again if came at the same time of year.
Eileen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Smell really bad

The service and location are good. The room is not bad - unless the smell. Feels like the room was moldy, the smell was so strong, uncomfortable to stay inside and sleep.
Jiao, 2-night trip