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The Burrard vs HI Vancouver Downtown

The Burrard and Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown are both rated highly by experts. On balance, The Burrard ranks significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. The Burrard scores 77 with recommendations from 9 sources like BlackBook, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.

The Burrard
The Burrard
7 / 10
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y7, Canada
From $86 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"After a 2011 facelift, this traditional 1950s hotel has been transformed into a modish retreat."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Leave splashy excess to the arrivistes and opt for an on-point experience that doesn’t cost your whole holiday."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Freebies abound at the fun and funky Burrard." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Within easy walking distance of loads of cultural venues... and fun restaurants. It's a good choice for those who want to save some cash and value a hipster vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This retro 1950s motor hotel sits on a busy street in Vancouver’s downtown core, just steps from the financial district and bustling shopping areas of Robson and West Georgia streets." Full review
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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
Frommer's Frommer's
"A converted nunnery, located just a few blocks from the beach and most of downtown’s main attractions...it has no curfew, but it does have a fantastic shared kitchen, all stainless steel " Full review
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Not too surprisingly, it’s extremely busy in summer, so be sure to book ahead.