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Pacific Spirit Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Shared bathroom
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1X1
  • Place, University of British Columbia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Anthropology at UBC
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Vancouver

Pacific Spirit Hostel places you steps from University of British Columbia and within a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Vancouver hostel include Kitsilano Beach and Granville Street.
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What's nearby

  • University of British Columbia - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Museum of Anthropology at UBC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chan Centre for the Performing Arts - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wreck Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 20 min drive
  • YVR Airport Station - 30 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Fatih’s Pizza – UBC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪JJ Bean - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Pacific Spirit Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pacific Spirit Hostel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. For a fee, parking is available.

This Vancouver hostel is smoke free.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Pacific Spirit Hostel offers 174 accommodations. This Vancouver hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 16 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 18 August and 14 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CAD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Pacific Spirit Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Yep, Pacific Spirit Hostel has a self car park for CAD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Pacific Spirit Hostel?

The closest beach to Pacific Spirit Hostel is Kitsilano Beach (7.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

No, Pacific Spirit Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Pacific Spirit Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pacific Spirit Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Pacific Spirit Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 223 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great place for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe environment, affordable near many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ziming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, easy access, front desk staff present and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend Pacific Spirit for any type of stay, convenient and comfortable .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great spot with plenty to see and beach close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, affordable, and a great location. I had a great sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great value great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Well worth staying at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kibubi

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On campus, clean, quiet, safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in a safe beautiful community
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. Extended because it was very clean. Easy checkin and checkout. Very friendly and capable staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on university lands to walk to most locations, could use A/C in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel option. You're staying in the UBC dorms with access to laundry, a kitchen with microwave, fridge, and hot water kettle. Location is extremely convenient. I also found it quiet and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the area, shared spaces cleaned daily, transit was converted. Definitely going to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjog

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for economic short visits. ~$100 CAD per day. Located in UBC campus its a good safe place. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price and convenient location for graduation at ubc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Pretty clean, helpful people. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cheap private room, can't go wrong. and so close to the beach!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best affordable option in Canada for sunmer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable option in Vancouver. Walkable to Wreck Beach and really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among all my travels, this was the first time staying in a hostel. The UBC grounds are spectacular. I definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025