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Pacific Spirit Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find quiet moments in the garden or satisfying meals at the on-site restaurant of this university-adjacent hostel retreat

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Located near the University of British Columbia, Pacific Spirit Hostel offers a peaceful garden, laundry facilities, a restaurant, WiFi in common areas, luggage storage, and ATM access.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Highlights

Heating
16 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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Highlights

Heating
16 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Vancouver, Pacific Spirit Hostel is near the beach. Granville Street and Robson Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanley Park and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at BC Place Stadium or Rogers Arena. Visit our Vancouver travel guide
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1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1X1

What's nearby

  • garden at the university of british columbia
    University of British Columbia
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A view of the popular wreck beach, a famous nude beach along the beautiful forests of the West side of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
    Wreck Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Anthropology which includes indigenous culture and interior views
    Museum of Anthropology at UBC
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre featuring snow
    Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Vancouver Waterfront Station
    17 min drive
  • YVR Airport Station
    30 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    11 min walk
  • Uncle Fatih’s Pizza – UBC
    12 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse
    10 min walk
  • Great Dane Coffee
    12 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    4 min walk

About this property

Pacific Spirit Hostel

Hostel near University of British Columbia
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Pacific Spirit Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All 174 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 16 bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 16 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 18 and May 14.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific Spirit Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pacific Spirit Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Anthropology at UBC and University of British Columbia. Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and UBC Botanical Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pacific Spirit Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, easy access, front desk staff present and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, affordable, and a great location. I had a great sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On campus, clean, quiet, safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in a safe beautiful community
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjog

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for economic short visits. ~$100 CAD per day. Located in UBC campus its a good safe place. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great spot with plenty to see and beach close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great value great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price and convenient location for graduation at ubc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cheap private room, can't go wrong. and so close to the beach!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable option in Vancouver. Walkable to Wreck Beach and really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations on beautiful university campus with access to beach. Beautiful Japanese garden next door and close to excellent Museum of Anthropology.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jiao

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

Very satisfying stay.

My stay was over the summer so it was quite peaceful and quiet. The rooms and buildings were kept lovely and clean. Dispite the age of the buildings the washrooms were updated and kept especially clean.The grounds were also well kept. I did miss not having outdoor furniture to relax outside but I do understand why there isn't. My only disappointment was not getting clean towels and facecloth for 4 day visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was so friendly and helpful - available 24/7! I loved my stay at the hostel. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

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

Budget Friendly accommodation

The property is not technically a hostel in my opinion. It is a university dorm (UBC). The main difference that I felt with a hostel was that this was individual single bed rooms with share washrooms/kitchens. I didn't see much of travellers vibe hanging together, altbough there was places for it either in the main lobby or in individual buildings. However, having said this, the property was reasonably priced in the over-priced city of Vancouver. So, if you are on a budget and don't mind an hour commute to get to downtown, this is a nice place to try. Very close to the beach, and also within 15 minutes walk to several eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this property for one’s stay in Vancouver. It has everything that you need in order to travel in a relaxed manner, they have washers and dryers which allows you to pack less clothing.The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and truly ready to assist you when you need. The one downside that I would say about the property is the location seeing as how it is a bit far from downtown Vancouver you can easily get a bus pass from the shoppers on campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRODIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very decent and comfortable accommodation on a beautiful campus. The hostel staff were very approachable and eager to help. To follow up on another reviewers critique of the rather firm mattress, I that could be remedied with an extra blanket mattress buffer. The ambient hallway noise (doors closing) was normal for a dorm environment, it was usually quiet by 10pm. I’m someone who fairly sensitive to noise and it didn’t bother me.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024