Pacific Spirit Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near University of British Columbia

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Lobby sitting area
Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Reception
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
16 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
16 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

At Pacific Spirit Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Museum of Anthropology at UBC and Wreck Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant. .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 University of British Columbia and Kitsilano Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wreck Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Anthropology at UBC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of British Columbia - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 23 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 20 min drive
  • YVR Airport Station - 20 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Great Dane Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pacific Spirit Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near University of British Columbia
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. 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: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per day)

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

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 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.

Are there any beaches close to Pacific Spirit Hostel?

Yep, Pacific Spirit Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Wreck Beach.

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.

Reviews

Pacific Spirit Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cozy, fully furnished - which helped organize my stuff in it. There was room for luggage, clothes, things, and for me to roam around. Bed mattress is on the hard side - which I really appreciate. Full back support. Linen was clean and staff were very accommodating. Note that there is no actual kitchen and one will not be able to cook for themselves. The food places around the near area are not the cheapest - but there is a Tim in the area. The area is beautiful University of BC. If you stay there, please find a day to just visit the various public buildings, the architecture is stunning and worth the visit. There is a local bar with a good happy hour at the AMS student nest, if you don't want to go too far for a drink. Sunsets are gorgeous as well, and there is a beach just a walk and a long staircase away. The only thing I'd change would be maybe putting some paper towels in the kitchenette area, and having some kind of curfew so people don't keep talking on the phone when someone is trying to sleep. It was a private room, but you could hear everything from other rooms, fyi if you are someone who talks - be mindful. Otherwise it was perfect. Thank you dear crew at the reception, and dear housekeeping team that made the visit comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yordanka, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, only hairdryers missing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old amenity, no tv / wifi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caterina

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Zhanat

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aja

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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the negative side, it was difficult to access grocery shopping sites, and I struggled due to the lack of kitchen facilities. Also, the rooms had a sour smell, having been shut up for a while. I suspect the rugs need cleaning. On the positive side, the beds and linens and bathrooms were very clean, even though the rugs were not. The location was lovely (though it was a long walk from the bus). The front desk staff were very helpful. Bottom line, it's a dorm room. Not fancy but serviceable. Kind of overpriced for what it offers.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what i needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Great location and affordable

The location of the hotel is very good. It is in the UBC campus with a nice beach in walking distance. I went there to watch the sunset. The bed is twin size. The price is very affordable. Great for single travellers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024