St Clair Hostel
Main amenities
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Free Wi-Fi
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Child-friendly
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No pets allowed
Location
Cradled within restaurants, bars, and cafés, just 6 minutes' stroll from the favored Rogers Arena, the heritage 2-star St. Clair Hotel Hostel comprises 21 rooms. Located within convenient reach of the downtown gothic-style Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, this theme hostel is providing guests with bag storage.
You can access Nordstrom Pacific Centre (1 km) and the kaleidoscopic mini shopping mall "Kids Market" (2.2 km) as popular shopping choices in the area. Gastown is merely a 7-minute stroll away, and The Orpheum Theatre, available to diversify your stay, is 13 minutes' walk away.
Some rooms at the budget St. Clair Hotel Hostel include a shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower, and also feature a writing desk and a mirror.
Brew pub Devil's Elbow Ale and Smoke House is just off the property. The hostel is a 10-minute walk from Seymour Street at Dunsmuir Street bus station and within a 600-metre distance of Granville underground station.
Review by hotel critic
My recent stay at St Clair Hotel Hostel in downtown Vancouver was quite the adventure, despite a few bumps along the way. Set in a charming heritage-listed building, its location across from Holy Rosary Cathedral offers breathtaking views, especially from the rooftop terrace. The community atmosphere resonated with me as a mountaineer, as travelers shared tales over breakfast, fueling our wanderlust. The hostel truly caters to those eager to explore, with easy access to local attractions and a bike rental right at Cathedral Park. Unfortunately, the accommodations were marred by a mouse encounter during the night. While the staff was generally friendly, their handling of our situation felt lacking, and a sincere apology was never offered. Despite the temporary discomfort, I appreciated the facilities, especially the communal spaces. Availability of guest laundry was a lifesaver for my active lifestyle—great for washing the gear after a day of urban exploration. St Clair has a special charm, but I would advise fellow adventurers to check for cleanliness to ensure an enjoyable stay.
