If you wanna explore Vancouver, the world famous city, with a cultural edge second to none - SameSun's Vancouver hostel is the place to stay.

We've pulled out all the stops by building a massive renovated kitchen upstairs, a huge funky common area and featuring, the one and only, Beaver Restaurant and Lounge...the best backpacker hang out in any of the Vancouver hostels! The Beaver was designed by backpackers for the backpacking masses. Cheap food, drinks and live Dj's spinning amazing tunes...Pretty cool eh?

Still the largest hostel in Vancouver with a central location in the heart of Vancouver's Backpacker district - great atmosphere, friendly staff, and shiny happy backpackers. Facilities include private rooms, dorm rooms, laundry, internet access, games area, lockers and patio. We'll hook you up with cheap Vancouver Canucks tickets for the NHL fans amongst you during the hockey season. We'll also help you sort out your Canadian adventures from the hostel's activity/travel info desk. Plus our social director will wow you with our daily activities like hockey, comedy nights, bowling, movie nights, skating, pool competitions..... and the list goes on.

Clean, comfortable, safe and fun. We reckon this isn't just the best hostel in Vancouver but probably one the best hostels in the world. Don't just take our word for it, come check this Vancouver hostel out yourself!

We Offer:

• Home of the infamous Beaver Lounge and Restaurant
• Weekly rates available
• FREE WIFI IN COMMON AREA!
• Big Kahuna, Whistler Getaway and Westcoast Powder Package Ski Package Starting points
• Over 200 Dorm beds available along with private rooms
• Huge newly renovated common areas
• Spacious, modernized Kitchen
• Great location, Downtown in the heart of the Vancouver's entertainment district
• Minutes to Grouse, Seymour or Cypress Mountains
• Public internet terminals
• Vancouver Canucks tickets available during NHL hockey season!

From the Airport
From the Vancouver International Airport catch the Downtown Airport Shuttle to The SameSun Lodge located at 1018 Granville Street. The Airporter Bus is $13.50 and leaves from the International Terminal. You can find more information at The YVR Airporter website. From September 2009, public transportation from the Airport will be available on the new Canada Line which will take you to Robson and Granville, about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the hostel. Public transportation is $3.75 CAD or $2.50 after 6:00 PM. You can also take a City Taxi. Costs will range from $25-$35 CAN. You can also get to the lodge by local transit bus. Costs are $3.25 per person and directions are available from any airport information desk.

From the Greyhound Bus/Train Station
SameSun Backpacker Lodges is only minutes away from the Vancouver Greyhound Bus/Train Station. If you have a reservation with us, take a taxi here and get a receipt. We will reimburse you for up to $10 (it shouldn't cost more!).

From Seattle
When you get into Vancouver, continue along Highway 99 and it will eventually turn in to Oak St. Once you reach Broadway, turn left. Continue on Broadway to Granville and turn right. This will take you over the Granville Street bridge - we are on the right 3 blocks after the bridge.

From Whistler
Drive into Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge follow Georgia at Howe Street and turn right. Travel on to Nelson and turn left. Travel a couple blocks on Nelson to Granville and you will see us 100 meters from the intersection to the right.

• 24 Hour Reception
• Internet Access
• Free/Cheap Airport Pickup
• TV/Common Area
• Free/Cheap Bus/Train Pickup
• Private Rooms
• Free Breakfast
• Free Linen
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Free WiFi
• Tours/Travel Desk
• Laundry Room
• Luggage Storage
• Pool Table
• Restaurant/Cafe
• Bar
• Credit Cards Accepted