Pacific Spirit Hostel
  • ★★
  • Hostel
  • Vancouver
  • 8.4/10

Pacific Spirit Hostel

Located at the University of British Columbia, this Vancouver accommodation offers free internet in rooms. A shared lounge is open to all guests. Vancouver city centre is 13 km away. A work desk is provided in rooms at Pacific Spirit Hostel at Place Vanier Residence. A closet and bed linens are included. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Pacific Spirit Vanier Hostel. Luggage storage is also available. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The UBC Museum of Anthropology is 7 minutes’ walk away. Nitobe Memorial Garden is 180 m from Pacific Spirit Hostel at Place Vanier Residence.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

1935 Lower Mall, V6T 1X1 Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, Canada

Facilities

Parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms 24-hour front desk Laundry

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Reviews

Kendra 8/10
Canada 🇨🇦

UBC campus is beautiful

Pros: Staying on the UBC campus was a nice way for me to recover from a minor surgery when coming from out of town. There are so many peaceful, green spots nearby. The kitchen was helpful to have.

Cons: Some of the guests were messy in shared showers (hair, etc)

Sarah 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Excellent location on campus close to the coast. Good opportunity to meet other travellers.

Erman 10/10
Turkey 🇹🇷

Pros: Really amazing campus and super safe and pleasant. Campus is a must see. Just half an hour from the city center by bus but it is a very fulfilling experience, also since, there are super nice non-tourist neighborhoods in the middle of that journey which are of real local experience.

Dmytro 10/10
Ukraine 🇺🇦

Pros: I liked the location. It is a bit far from downtown but you can take the direct bus and get there within an 1h. It is also not far from Granville island. And the campus territory is huge, beautiful and quiet. Beach nearby, bars, restaurants, stores.

Anthony 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Peaceful place, close to a great beach, and easy to get to town

Pros: We loved staying here and were really annoyed we couldn’t again later! The location is great with just a short walk and a cheap quick bus ride to downtown, as well as close to a great beach. It is a university dorm so the beds/pillows aren’t the best but we slept very well in them considering. The staff were also lovely and informative. You get what you pay for in terms of uni facilities but this wasn’t a detraction or issue. The showers are powerful and hot, and they were always very clean. We stayed in a “nicer” place in Downtown on our second time going but would have preferred to stay here again.

Cons: The cooking facilities seemed very minimal. 1 small kitchen and fridge/freezer for 10 rooms? I don’t know how students cook their food. You’ll have to eat out in Vancouver itself but not really a great hardship! The stores in UBC are very expensive.

Scott 10/10
Australia 🇦🇺

Great budget stay for a quick layover visit to Vancouver

Pros: Everything. The bed was comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful and the location exceptional. If you need a basic place as anchor while you explore the surrounds then this is unbeatable. UBC is a great place to stay with heaps of things to do. 10 out of 10. Campus wide free wifi makes exploring easy too

Cons: Honestly probably the best budget stay I've had. So no dislikes at all.

Daniel 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Quiet, comfortable and beautiful location on UBC Campus.

Pros: Quiet location on UBC Campus with Beach in walkable distance.

Cons: When you often head downtown it is a little bit off.

Dennis 10/10
Austria 🇦🇹

Great option if you‘re travelling on a budget and still want to have your own room.

Pros: The hostel is located on UBC campus and right next to a beach and Japanese garden. Buses run frequently between the campus (12 min walk to the bus stop) and the city centre. Rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The campus is calm and there are nice cafes for breakfast in the neighbourhood.

Cons: Considering the price, there was nothing to complain about.

Ahmed 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Well located and served me well

Pros: Went during the vacation so it was really peaceful and no noise

Demeter 9/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Overall great experience and great value!

Pros: Excellent value for money! Clean rooms with comfy beds and good wifi connection on the beautiful UBC campus within walking distance to beaches and other amenities (grocery store and many food locations). The shared bathrooms were also cleaned regularly during our stay which kept them tidy. Front desk staff were kind and helpful, and we were able to borrow fans from the front desk to keep our rooms cooler at night.

Cons: There are no screens on the windows in the shared bathrooms which allowed some insects to get in here and there. Although this didn't bother us much as we have stayed in cabins / gone camping before, others may be more affected by the presence of the few insects that may find their way into the washrooms.

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