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Sylvia Hotel vs HI Vancouver Downtown
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Sylvia Hotel ranks significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Sylvia Hotel is ranked #7 in Vancouver with positive reviews from 10 sources such as Frommer's, oyster.com and Insight Guides.
Sylvia Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
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1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
From $90 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Charming and blowsy, the Sylvia is the Blanche DuBois of hotels."
Insight Guides
"Attractive old hotel overlooking English Bay, adjacent to Stanley Park. Surprising grandeur for the price, hence very popular, especially during the summer."
Fodor's
"This Virginia-creeper-covered 1912 heritage building is popular because of its affordable rates and its near-perfect location."
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Rough Guide
Star
"An ivy-wrapped landmark located in a heritage building, this popular place has an excellent reputation, making reservations essential."
Time Out
"Eight floors high, the Sylvia was once the tallest building in western Canada and is now listed and a city landmark, with Virginia vines growing up the light brick exterior."
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HI Vancouver Downtown
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
From $26 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
Frommer's
"Located in a converted nunnery, this modern, curfew-free hostel offers a convenient base of operations for exploring downtown."
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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
"Despite the 'downtown' in its name, this HI is in the West End. Bike rentals and daily tours/activities around the city are offered."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It says 'downtown' but this purpose-built hostel is on a quiet residential West End side street."
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