Located on the spectacular UBC campus, only 20 minutes by car or transit to downtown. The Pacific Spirit Hostel offers quiet and clean private rooms with one or two single beds. TV lounges are equipped with microwave, fridge and sink. Communal washrooms include multiple sinks, private showers and toilets. Pay phones and laundry facilities are available on site.

This residence is surrounded by ample grass fields, basketball and tennis courts that are available for use by registered guests. Our friendly front-desk staff in the Commons block are available 24 hours a day to serve our guest’s needs. Food outlets and student pubs are within walking distance from the hostel.

Wi-Fi available in lobby and on campus

On site (within walking distance) - Museum of Anthropology, UBC Botanical Garden, Nitobe Garden, Pacific Spirit Park, University Golf Course, beaches.
Accessible by car or transit - Spanish Banks, Granville Island, Vancouver Museum, Maritime Museum, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Pacific Museum of the Earth.  There are endless options for restaurants and affordable eateries on and off campus, you are only a bus ride away from many restaurants and shops on 4th Avenue and Broadway.

From the airport, follow the signs to Vancouver. Take the Granville Street - City Centre exit. Turn left at West 70th Ave. Veer right onto SW Marine Drive. Follow SW Marine Drive for approximately 15 km (10 miles). From S.W Marine Drive: Turn right at University Blvd. (Gate 6.) Follow University Blvd to Lower Mall (the first top sign). Turn left at Lower Mall. Place Vanier is located on the left side of Lower Mall. 

Free Wi-Fi; affordable food outlets all over campus; restaurants and pubs; gym available for a fee; bike rentals; basketball and tennis courts on site, some equipments available for sign out