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HI Kelowna Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy Kelowna's natural surroundings from the garden and terrace before heading inside for games of pool or arcade challenges at this social hostel

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Samesun Kelowna - Hostel places guests in Kelowna's stunning landscape. Enjoy the garden, terrace, arcade/game room, and billiards table after outdoor adventures. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Shared Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Shared Female Only Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Shared Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with Shared Washroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Room with Private Washroom (Double Room with Ensuite) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with Private Washroom (Double Room with Ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kelowna, a neighborhood in Kelowna, HI Kelowna Hostel is in the entertainment district. Kelowna Golf and Country Club and Big White Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore City Park and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Prospera Place. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Kelowna travel guide
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245 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6C2

What's nearby

  • City Park which includes a park, a lake or waterhole and cycling
    City Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kelowna_OkanaganLakeBridge_6072707_09
    Okanagan Lake Bridge
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterfront Park which includes a lake or waterhole
    Waterfront Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kelowna_ProsperaPlace_6072699_09
    Prospera Place
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kelowna_KelownaGeneralHospital_6270994_10
    Kelowna General Hospital
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kelowna Intl. Airport (YLW)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • CRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
    6 min walk
  • Kin & Folk
    5 min walk
  • Triple O's
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    5 min walk
  • Earls on Top
    5 min walk

About this property

HI Kelowna Hostel

Hostel near City Park
Located close to Kelowna Art Gallery and Waterfront Park, HI Kelowna Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at HI Kelowna Hostel offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kelowna SameSun
SameSun Hostel Kelowna
SameSun Kelowna
SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Kelowna Okanagan Valley
Samesun Backpackers Lodge Kelowna
Samesun Backpackers Lodge
Samesun Backpackers Kelowna
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Samesun Kelowna Hostel
Samesun Hostel
Samesun
Samesun Kelowna
Samesun Kelowna Hostel
HI Kelowna Hostel Kelowna
HI Kelowna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Kelowna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kelowna

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Kelowna Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at HI Kelowna Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HI Kelowna Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Kelowna Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kelowna, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of City Park, Waterfront Park, and Kelowna Art Gallery. Prospera Place and Okanagan College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

HI Kelowna Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Amenities
Staff good, kitchen ok need updating, dishwasher
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has an excellent location and the staff is most welcoming, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sari

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the city park and lakefront. Easy to use without having a car. Good access to downtown, and public transportation routes. The AC worked well. I was glad to have a single room and bathroom. It’s a hostel- Nice big kitchen and nice back patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Water Park and nice walk along the Marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this hostel was a great option to stay in a pretty expensive city. I booked a private room with a washroom and it was a good price for what it was. Parking is an extra $10 a day which seemed very reasonable. Overall, perfect location and decent place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sampurna

Liked: Amenities
Good price, excellent service and very cooperative staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jemyna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the park and beach. Room completely different from the pictures in teb website for 1 queen bed. Expect for a very basic room with just bed, small washroom and shower. Walls has lots of stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good internet and friendly staff

Friendly staff, good internet across the buildinga, a place very well taken care of, cheap for what you get. I will stay here if I come back to Kelowna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, especially when I asked how I could retrieve my bicycle before the 7 am open time. And, extra kudos to the people who turned in my forgotten electronic equipment, and to the staff who will hold it for me until I can return to retrieve it! Negative: very close to main noisy highway coming in from the south/west.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the common areas for group activities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and atmosphere! Could be cleaner though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and easy to figure out. Staff were super helpful when asking questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent en location for a night on a budget. Close to a park and beach and Bernard Street where a lot of action is happening. A/C in the dorm which is not a common thing in hostels.much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, no issues. Comfortable beds and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed this hostel it was clean and very close to the park and town, nice patio, free coffee, nice big kitchen and friendly staff. It was mellow and comfy bed. Only thing for me is I like bigger lockers but it did fit my backpack. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Location was good and the room was decent enough but definitely older and needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel in downtown Kelowna. The room is tiny. Bathroom functional. We booked a private room/ bathroom. Excellent staff, $10 paid parking adjacent. Short walk to downtown shops and restaurants. Room was quiet, bed clean. Good value if you're passing through and do not need bells and whistles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have communal activities every day which you can choose to participate in or not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the counter were excellent, very attentive and professional. The place was very clean and pleasant, bathrooms and kitchen areas included. What was bad for me, was the immediate proximity to the noisy Highway, (It's 'just there' right to the entrance, and the loud, constant noise of the vehicles 24/7 is too much for human comfort. Everything else was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty gross

Washrooms were gross, not clean, rundown, and no tp even after telling front desk. He said they filled it but we're at max capacity. Perhaps they should check it more frequently if at max capacity. Front desk guy was friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024