St Clair Hostel Vancouver
Nautical-themed rooms in a converted 1911 hotel
About this hotel
St Clair Hostel Vancouver runs on its 1911 building and nautical decor rather than a modern amenities list, offering both private rooms and dorm beds with shared baths at one of the lowest price points in this guide. The four-minute walk to Vancouver Lookout puts guests within easy reach of downtown sightseeing, and Himalayan Momo Restaurant and Bar is three minutes away for a meal without much of a walk. The kid-friendly and smoke-free policies add two practical details for families weighing a hostel-style stay against a standard hotel room.
- 1911 building
- Private and dorm rooms
- Kid-friendly
- Near Vancouver Lookout
Our take
I would consider St Clair Hostel Vancouver for a budget stay in a converted 1911 hotel, where the nautical theme gives it character, private and dorm rooms are both on offer, and a bus stop is two minutes away. Baths are shared and the rooms are simple, and a 7.0 rating suggests modest standards, so I would not recommend it to anyone needing a private bathroom or hotel-level comfort.
- Book a private room if sharing a bathroom is not for you, dorm beds are the lower-cost option but come with shared facilities.
- Walk to Vancouver Lookout for downtown sightseeing, it is four minutes from the property.
- Try Himalayan Momo Restaurant and Bar three minutes away rather than relying on the hostel alone for meals.
Why we love it
- Character-filled 1911 building with a nautical theme
- Both private rooms and dorm beds available
- One of the lowest price points in this guide
- Four minutes from Vancouver Lookout
Why guests love itSt Clair Hostel Vancouver is a nautical-themed hostel in a converted 1911 hotel, with simple private and dorm rooms. Bathrooms are shared, which I would say plainly to families, though the property is described as kid-friendly and smoke-free, and free Wi-Fi is included. A bus stop on West Pender Street is two minutes away, and the Vancouver Lookout is close. Guests rate it 7.0 across more than 430 reviews, so I would book it for budget and location only.