Samesun International (Youth Hostels in Vancouver in general)

Member Name: Beadman

Product:	Youth Hostels in Vancouver in general
Date:	01/01/09 (62 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Its great

Disadvantages: The air conditioning is a little non-existent

I have spent the last 5 months living and working in Vancouver, and I can honestly say I have not only lived in a hostel for a short period of time in Downtown Vancouver, but I have spoken to HUNDREDS of backpackers and the verdict is always the same:

The Samesun International Backpackers Hostel is the place to live.

It is located on Granville Street between Helmeckin and Nelson Street.

It costs $21 a night, which is about $3 or $4 cheaper than the other hostels in the area.

The hostel has a bar in the lobby, which is great, and they have a $3 meal special every day, which is usually REALLY good, especially the Sunday roast.

It is located next door and opposite a 2 pizza places (but the best one is a block further up at 898 Granville, next door to Starbucks (where I worked for 5 months - Say hi to the staff from Adam if you go in).

There is a Money Mart for cash exchange a few doors up, 3 clubs next to it (but it is generally quiet).

You are a 15 minute walk from the Seabus at Waterfront Station, and 5 minutes form the Skytrain station at Granville.

And if you are inclined to get any tattoo's or piercings, go to Adrenaline, which is a few doors down from the hostel (just before you get to Roxy Burger). Justine is a lovely young lady who does the best piercings in the city, and the tattoo artists are awesome.

You are basically in THE place to be.

Summary: Go to the Samesun International Hostel in Downtown Vancouver