YWCA Hotel Vancouver

YWCA Hotel Vancouver is a budget hotel-hostel run by the YWCA at 733 Beatty Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, near Rogers Arena, Library Square and BC Place. The location is on the eastern side of the downtown core, within walking distance of Chinatown, Gastown and the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station, and the Vancouver Public Library's central branch is next door. Pacific Central Station for long-distance rail and bus services is also close. The building is a straightforward modern property operated by a non-profit organisation, with proceeds supporting community programmes, which gives a stay here a social purpose. Room types include single rooms, double rooms and family rooms, some with private bathrooms and some sharing facilities, so guests should confirm the arrangement when booking. Amenities include wifi, a shared kitchen, a fitness centre and parking. The shared kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals and reduce costs, and the fitness centre is a bonus at this price level. Dining nearby covers Chinatown's inexpensive restaurants and the cafes around Library Square. Typical nightly rates run from about CAD $110 to $180, a good-value price for downtown Vancouver, where hotel rates are often much higher. Service is practical and welcoming, and the hotel suits families, solo travellers, students and budget visitors attending events at BC Place or Rogers Arena. Rooms are simple rather than luxurious, and there is no pool or spa. On event nights the hotel can sell out, so early booking is useful. The surrounding area is urban, so transit or taxis are advisable after dark.