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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Chinatown

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Toratiki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mint - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel near Chinatown
Located close to Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel provides free self-serve breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Bicycle parking, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators
  • Recycling and 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 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 refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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)

Property is also known as

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Victoria
Ocean Island Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Hostel Victoria

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 at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

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).

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 991 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheapest and safe accomodation in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the fact that its within walking distance
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

EWELINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and breakfast. Lots of homeless people right in front of hostel. They don’t bother anyone but it’s just sad to look at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive, knowledgeable welcoming staff. Well kept old facility with character .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clement

The receptionists are friendly and welcoming. The apartments are decent and affordable as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Value for money with half board included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic, friendly, helpful, fun. Meals healthy, olentiful and home made . Room very small, shaky bunk. Bathroom not always clean. Noisy at night if left window open as street people yelling. Very safe inside. Great location near downtown .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Stay was really cheap, especially given its downtown location. Road is noisy, but they provide ear plugs for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a backpacker hostel, and pretty much what I expected. Excellent staff, all the amenities you would need, all the guests friendly and respectful. If you're on a budget and don't mind sharing a room, then this is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique and cool place to spend a few nights. Fun food for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, though the surrounding neighborhood is filled with homeless and addiction. But the hotel itself was safe and great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emilie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zxxx
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free, breakfast and dinners. Plus meeting people from all walks of society!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an all around great stay
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler

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

Awesome!

Love this place! Super consistent, i stay here every time i come to Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i have never stayed in a hostel before and was a bit anxious, but it was fine, not too loud or too busy. people were nice. i will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarvesh Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's just what you expect of a hostel. It's worth the money you're paying for. Suitable for backpackers or those who are looking for budget friendly options. Nothing fancy and nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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