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St Clair Hostel

📍 577 Richards St., V6B 2Z5 Vancouver, Canada · Show on map

Pleasant662 reviews6.1

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking

About the property

Experience the best of Vancouver at St Clair Hotel-Hostel, where all rooms are private and we are located in the heart of downtown. From here, you can easily explore the city's stunning beaches and scenic Stanley Park, all within walking distance.

Enjoy leisurely walks along the waterfront sidewalks, taking in the breathtaking views of the ocean and city skyline. Utilize public transit like TransLink and Seabus for convenient access to all Vancouver has to offer.

Our central location is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and bars, providing a complete urban experience just steps from our door. Whether you're a beach lover, a park enthusiast, or a city explorer, St Clair Hotel-Hostel is your perfect base. Book now for the ultimate Vancouver experience where the ocean meets the city streets.

Your adventure starts here! Solo travelers particularly love our prime location and the comfort of private rooms at St Clair Hotel-Hostel.

Type
Hostels
Location
VancouverBritish Columbia
Guest rating
6.1 / 10Pleasant · 662 reviews
Check-in
from 15:00until 00:00
Check-out
by 10:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French

Accepted payment methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash only

Good to know

  • Please note: our reception hours are 09:00 - 17:00. Guests arriving outside reception hours are kindly requested to inform the hostel in advance to arrange their check-in. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • Please inform St Clair Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the 11 Nov 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Internet

  • Internet services free

Entertainment & family services

  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Family rooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Services

  • Concierge service
  • Laundry extra charge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage free
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Activities

  • Games room

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

6.1 Pleasant662 reviews

Could be better

  • Comfort
  • Facilities
  • Staff 7.6−1.3
  • Facilities 6.0−2.6
  • Cleanliness 6.3−2.5
  • Comfort 6.0−2.8
  • Value for money 6.6−1.7
  • Location 8.5−0.4
  • Wi-Fi 8.8

Average in Vancouver · 429 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

8.7 Very goodAverage of these 10 reviews

  • NicolaAustralia · 6 Nov 2025 10Exceptional

    Fantastic spot, felt homey, would stay again

    Liked : Fantastic location, the staff were really lovely and helpful, the interior design is really cool / historical / maritime themed

    Disliked : The IKEA bed was really squeaky, which was bearable for us but I imagine our neighbours didn’t love it.

    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • AlanAustralia · 23 Oct 2025 8Very good

    Solid performer, does the job.

    Liked : Staff were friendly and helpful. Bed was clean. Sink in your room is convenient.

    Disliked : The entire place has creaky floorboards, and you can hear every other guest in their rooms. Earpods are a must.
    Hope that you don't get room 18A with the toilets outside your door!

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • MiguelCanada · 20 Oct 2025 8Very good

    Really good

    Liked : Location was amazing, really close to the Rogers Arena.

    Disliked : Shared Washrooms

    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
  • FionaAustralia · 15 Sept 2025 9Exceptional

    Great value, amazing location

    Liked : Historical charm
    Everything you need
    Amazing and super helpful staff - thank you

    Disliked : Only stair access - not a big issue - but a consideration

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • KrisUnited Kingdom · 10 Sept 2025 8Very good

    Nice clean place in middle of Vancouver

    Liked : Easy to find and was clean, very clean really liked it, the surrounding area can be a little scary at night but I went for a walk at 6am and felt safe 2 days in a row

    Disliked : Could do with being made a little more modern

    • Group
    • Triple Bunk with Shared Bathroom
  • PiperUnited Kingdom · 6 Sept 2025 9Exceptional

    Liked : The location is really good and the room is comfortable and clean, we stayed for a few nights before flying back home, it's close to the waterfront and shops so easy to be able to get around. Having a sink in the room is actually really handy.

    Disliked : During the night, outside can get very noisy, but that comes with every city. The rooms get VERY hot so definitely invest in a fan if you're staying here.

    • Group of friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • RickCanada · 15 May 2025 8Very good

    A good clean comfortable place to stay at affordable price in a This beautiful city of Vancouver.

    Liked : The hotel/hostel is a good place to stay. Yes it is old, but is well maintained and is clean ! It is close to public transportation to the airport and around the city too. There are a lot of good restaurants and places to explore close by.The staff is very friendly and helpful. So all of this made my stay great ! Would I stay there again YES!

    Disliked : I wish there was a t. v. where one can get caught up on the world in news etc. That works for me. Everyone is different.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • AndrewUnited Kingdom · 11 May 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Clean and comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful. Public transport and restaurants nearby.

    Disliked : Noisy outside at night but not hostels fault.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • HannahUnited Kingdom · 7 May 2025 10Exceptional

    Exceptional!!

    Liked : Safe and secure, spacious and comfortable room and very good “base” from which to explore Vancouver and beyond. Staff were easy going and approachable, nothing was too much trouble. Late check in was available and easy, as well as baggage storage prior to departure which was ideal for my flight timings. Thanks guys! Until next time :-)

    Disliked : The immediate district location, and although the locals appeared harmless it was quite disconcerting as a solo female traveller.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • NeleUnited Kingdom · 20 Dec 2024 9Exceptional

    Cost effective stay in downtown Vancouver.

    Liked : Lovely quaint heritage building in the heart of downtown. Extremely easy to get around downtown on foot while we were based here. The private twin room suited us very well and the shared bathroom facilities were functional, the showers could perhaps have been cleaned slightly more often, but were clearly cleaned once per day. We particularly enjoyed the cosy living room space where we could sit after a long day out in Vancouver!

    Disliked : Vancouver's downtown does have a lot of unhoused people suffering from addiction, and while this did not effect the hostel or our stay directly, it gave all of downtown a slightly unsafer feel.

    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

577 Richards St., V6B 2Z5 Vancouver, Canada

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre 240 m3 min walk
  • Library Square 250 m4 min walk
  • Vancouver Art Gallery 500 m8 min walk
  • Pender at Burrard 530 m7 min walk
  • Greater Vancouver Board of Trade 580 m9 min walk
  • Totem Pole 750 m10 min walk

Restaurants and cafés

  • Big Bowl Rice on site
  • Ramen Gojiro on site
  • Pokérrito 60 m1 min walk
  • Levels Nightclub 60 m1 min walk
  • Tim Hortons 130 m1 min walk
  • Tim Hortons 130 m1 min walk

Getting around

  • Granville Skytrain Station 150 m3 min walk
  • Waterfront Skytrain Station 280 m4 min walk
  • Waterfront 420 m6 min walk
  • Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base 830 m14 min walk
  • Main Street–Science World 1.5 km20 min walk
  • Vancouver International Airport 9.2 km17 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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