I chose this hostel due to its fantastic location. It is literally nestled a stone's throw away from everything, including major landmarks, restaurants, and transport options. The 4-bed shared room was small and divided into even smaller individual sections. However, it was clean, and the beds were comfortable, though they lacked private reading lights, power sockets, and privacy curtains. The bathroom was also clean and featured great rain showers. No breakfast is provided, but there is an on-site bar where guests get a 20% discount. Alternatively, you can use the communal kitchen to prepare your own meals, and there is free fresh coffee available all day.
Just like its sister property (Seymour), this hostel boasts an excellent downtown location—less than a 5-minute walk from Waterfront Station and only 200 meters from the iconic Gastown Steam Clock. Potential guests should note that two resident cats roam the first floor and the kitchen area. The hostel is spotlessly clean, with staff continuously maintaining it throughout the day. While the common room and kitchen are spacious and bright, my 8-bed dorm was small and dark. The beds are comfortable and some feature privacy curtains, though they lack personal reading lamps or power outlets. Be forewarned: rooms, especially those facing the bar side, are incredibly noisy, with loud music blasting until 2 AM, particularly on weekends.
The hotel did not provide breakfast. There is a safeway nearby. It is open until 11 pm. It takes 15 minutes to walk from the subway station. There is an underground car park. There is also a bus to the city.