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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
This laid-back hostel near Chinatown offers the perfect spot to catch up on the morning news or connect with fellow travelers at its welcoming bar.

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers a cozy retreat near Chinatown with free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Travelers love the helpful staff and relaxed bar atmosphere. The Royal BC Museum is just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Victoria, a neighborhood in Victoria, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is in a shopping district. Shoppers can check out Chinatown, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Victoria travel guide
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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street
    Lower Johnson Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Government Street
    Government Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chinatown
    Chinatown
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bay Centre
    Bay Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal BC Museum
    Royal BC Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • OEB Breakfast
    4 min walk
  • Tacofino
    5 min walk
  • The Vicious Poodle
    3 min walk
  • Brickyard Pizza
    3 min walk
  • Superbaba
    1 min walk

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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 15 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1891
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 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, 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, and Royal BC Museum. British Columbia Parliament Building and Victoria Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shaughnessy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, very helpful staff when it came to a kerfuffle regarding payment. Very convenient location, great breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOFIA-CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, and immersed in kindness!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suganthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that supports solo travellers. Rooms were basic but clean enough to have a good nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
In general it was Ok. Nice staff, breakfast, dinner, clean bedroom. Bathrooms were shared so cleanless was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

JIHYUN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I really appreciated that they upgraded my room from a female-only dorm bunk bed to a micro room. However, the bedding condition was disappointing, as I found some stains on the bed from previous guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of stairs. The building is ancient but the rooms and bathrooms are clean. Free breakfast, free dinner. Staff is excellent. Location is excellent. Value is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty convenient location and central to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a work trip! Lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the staff were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, the staff and housekeeping were very friendly and respectful. Farin, Jane, Nazeem, and Yanik stood out as highly professional and I appreciated that very much. I enjoyed my stay just the way it was.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place to stay when I go to Victoria. The service, and location are amazing, and for my needs it's absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great that breakfast and dinner were included!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a small room close to downtown. Super clean and well kept. The free breakfast was a very nice touch with yogurt, fruit, and eggs on top of the typical breads offered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and we appreciated the healthy supper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prettany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was a unique array of guests from all over the world. It was easy and enjoyable walking there from the ferry port. Food was delicious. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Swarnadip

Great lace for 1 nt stay... room was comfortable. Breakfast was decent. 1 Towel in room + soap / shampoo in bathroom would be great. FD lady during c/i and the other staff during c/o was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Iit was a reasonable price for me to stay . Very convenient location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were nice
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect! Thank to amazing staff ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. easy access to downtown amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyubava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean facilities. The only downside was the uncomfortable pillows (worst ones I've ever had actually) - they were very hard and thick, and I just slept with my head directly on the mattress instead. It would be good if the hostel considered changing them out in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap place to stay with free food and drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This stay went far far better than my last. The welcome drink and free simple dinner plus the breakfast with a Mediterranean twist were all such a nice treat, thank you. Actually, I thought the breakfast options were great! (I would have liked some crackers to go with the Mediterranean fare.) I ended up switching from the dorm room to a private room (bed and fridge only, no bathroom) last minute, so I can't comment on the dorm experience. The private room is small, not much bigger than a large storage room, but I already knew that having stayed here before. Walls and ceiling a bit thin, but I was so tired I slept through. Bathrooms appeared relatively clean, but by evening some were quite low on paper. When I woke up at 6:20am, I noticed they had been replenished. Thank you. My only negative this trip is despite informing front desk in advance (at time of booking and the day before) that I would be arriving later in the eve, I was getting messages while still on the ferry telling me check-in is only until 9pm (even though front desk is 24hrs). This was not a good feeling. Staff rectified their error in a very satisfactory way. So heads Speaking of staff, each one I dealt with were very kind and helpful. All in all a great stay, and while I had reservations about returning to this place, I'd now feel comfortable to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026