Cambie Hostel Gastown

Cambie Hostel Gastown is a budget hostel and pub in a heritage building at 300 Cambie Street, at the corner of Cambie and Water streets in Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia. Gastown is the city's oldest neighbourhood, known for its cobblestone streets, Victorian-era buildings and the steam clock on Water Street, which is a few minutes away on foot. Waterfront Station, with SkyTrain, SeaBus and commuter rail, is also close, so the airport and North Vancouver are easy to reach without a car. The building is a historic brick property, and the hostel keeps a lively, social character built around its pub, which draws both travellers and locals. Accommodation consists of dorm beds and private rooms, giving options for solo backpackers and for couples or small groups wanting more privacy. Amenities include wifi, the bar and a shared kitchen. There is no pool or spa, and the hostel does not aim at business travellers. The service style is informal, with staff who can suggest sightseeing, nightlife and day trips. Typical prices run from about CAD $35 for a dorm bed to about CAD $120 for a private room, with higher rates in summer. Because the pub is part of the building, noise may continue into the evening, so light sleepers should ask about quieter rooms when booking. Nearby attractions include Canada Place, the Vancouver Lookout, the Chinatown district, Maple Tree Square and many independent restaurants, galleries and bars. The location gives backpackers a central base at much lower cost than the hotels along the nearby waterfront, and it works especially well for visitors arriving or leaving by transit.