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HI Vancouver Downtown vs Granville Island Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Granville Island Hotel scores significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Granville Island Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 10 reviews like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Insight Guides.

HI Vancouver Downtown
HI Vancouver Downtown
7 / 10
1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
From $26 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Breakfast included
  • Fax / photocopying
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Located in a converted nunnery, this modern, curfew-free hostel offers a convenient base of operations for exploring downtown." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"In a former nunnery on a quiet residential stretch in the West End one block from Davie St’s restaurants and shops, this hostel has 222 beds split up between shared and private rooms."
Time Out Time Out
"Despite the 'downtown' in its name, this HI is in the West End. Bike rentals and daily tours/activities around the city are offered." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It says 'downtown' but this purpose-built hostel is on a quiet residential West End side street." Full review
Granville Island Hotel
Granville Island Hotel
8 / 10
1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9, Canada
From $133 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"An elegant hotel in a spectacular setting amid the action of Granville Island."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Granville Island is one of Vancouver's more entertaining neighborhoods, but unless you've moored up in a houseboat, the only overnight option is the Granville Island Hotel." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"You’re away from central Downtown in this polished, modern hotel, which has a good bar and restaurant and a spectacular waterfront setting."
Time Out Time Out
"Far enough from the main public market area to avoid the crowds but close enough to walk to in minutes, this hotel boasts a spectacular view looking east out over False Creek." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Although it lights a torch for business travelers, it is romantics and vacationers in search of something unique that find the best value here." Full review
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