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HI Victoria Hostel

516 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1K8, Canada
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HI Victoria Hostel
3.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I was more exploring the city of Victoria rather than spending much time here, the hostel was an adequate place for me to crash, it was quiet, well-situated and very clean and tidy. I did not really speak to the staff that much, but they were helpful in regards to holding onto my luggage when I didn't need it. I... More

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Wervik, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Mixed feelings on this one. Good location, clean and comfortable with decent beds. A bit of a weird setup for washrooms though, but ok. Staff however, something else. They're friendly enough but don't ask them anything. They'll send you to the most expensive store, recommend overpriced restaurants and just basically assume you have too much money to spend. But if... More

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Mark Holland, Manager at HI Victoria Hostel, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback concerning your recent stay. Please be assurred that our information boards are updated on a regular and frequent basis. After checking our BC Ferrry information board I can find no "wrong Information" I do know that during the May long weekend BC Ferries cancelled 3 sailings due to mechanical problems which was totally out of... More

Vancouver, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

This hostel was okay. kind of standard hardly got any sleep. if you are looking for short term quick stay then this is the right place for that More

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canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Was what you would expect from most HI hostels, clean, strict drinking policy and common areas that are comforting with a hint of library vibe in some areas. Staff was friendly and very helpful to point out places to eat and check out. Was nervous with the size of the male dorm room but it was actaully nothing to worry... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

I checked in and checked right out the next day (after 2 hours of sleep)! I was assigned to one of the girls dorms (2 bunks). The room was the size of a closet with hardly any room to walk with 4 peoples' baggage. We had to prop open the hallway door to get a cross-breeze because all that was... More

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tom eberhardt, Manager at HI Victoria Hostel, responded to this review
1 September 2011

Very sorry you didn't enjoy your stay, but I think you have the wrong Hostel. HI Victoria does not have a 2 bunk female room, nor do we advertise or offer breakfast. We do offer complimentary coffee and tea in the mornings. All of our drains work properly so there is no flooding of floors here. Perhaps you want to... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

The only place with beds BC-day. 40-bed dorms are huge, worked though, but not very good value for money. No breakfast etc. but nice staff. Interesting clientele, definitely not a party place and high average age of guests. Totally OK last resort when everything is booked out for a last-minute getaway. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2011

We had been travelling across Canada via train from Ottawa and staying in hostels most of the time. This one wasn't bad but it was the worst one we stayed in. I think the building itself lends to a sort of isolation between the floors and the rooms. The common areas are more open and are OK. Our room was... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
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Stayed there for 2 nights in April 2011 and found it was 'ok'. It was undergoing a major renovation which the hostel closed for 3 weeks so a lot of thing could have changed since I stayed there. It looked a bit old on the outside and it isn't any different inside. The Staff at the front desk is very... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011
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We stayed in an 8 bed dorm, but we were the oly ones it there. The room was large with big solid beds, but it needed a bit of work doing. There was nothing wrong with the room and the bathroom was cleaned hard every day. The kitchen was large and well stocked and the free WI-Fi is always a... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2010

I stayed there for 3 nights in September of 2009. Friendly and helpful staff, nice hostel in a heritage building. Was a bit noisy compared to other hostels I've stayed at, but was bearable nonetheless. I did not use the kitchen so I cannot say anything about it, but I ate a couple meals in the kitchen area and from... More

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516 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1K8, Canada
Price range (per night):* 21 AUD - 45 AUD

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