The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown

Hotels
1212 Granville Street , Vancouver , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great downtown / Yaletown location
Clean bathrooms (many mentions)
Good value for money
Kitchen access and free tea/coffee; drinkable tap water
Separate shower / useful in-room sink
Bathrooms rarely occupied (easy access)
Cons:
Very noisy at night (clubs, poor window insulation)
Run-down exterior area (Granville) / street-level issues
Sticky floors / quick cleaning turnover affecting room cleanliness
No elevator — stairs only (difficult with heavy luggage)
$200 deposit is an unwelcome surprise
No breakfast provided
Incident with another guest's dog (biting) noted
Some missing small amenities (e.g., wine glasses)

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Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: bathrooms repeatedly described as clean, with several guests saying 'really clean', but others noted sticky floors and quick turnover cleaning that reduced room cleanliness — net neutral.
Service
1
Generally strong positive: multiple guests praised staff as friendly and helpful; a few procedural negatives (self check-in expectations) and one unrelated guest-dog incident were mentioned but did not outweigh positive staff interactions.
Location
1
Location repeatedly praised (Yaletown/downtown, close to cafes and transit), though exterior/run-down areas and significant nighttime noise from nearby clubs reduce the location score slightly.
Room Quality
1
Several comfort issues: sticky floors, rooms described as a bit cold, stairs-only access for some guests (difficult with luggage), and poor sound insulation leading to disturbed sleep — overall below expectation for room comfort.
Amenities
1
Positive mention of usable kitchen (drinkable tap water, tea/coffee), available shared bathrooms that were often free to use, and useful in-room sinks; minor negatives like missing wine glasses noted.
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests commented that prices were reasonable for the downtown location and overall cost-quality ratio was acceptable; the $200 deposit was a noted downside but did not fully negate perceived value.
Food and Beverage
1
Very limited food offering: at least one guest noted no breakfast provided ('What breakfast? We went out.'), with only basic tea/coffee available — below expectations for F&B service.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: many guests recommend the property for price and location and praise staff, but noise issues, some cleanliness/comfort problems, and procedural friction produce a slightly negative aggregate experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-07 06:48

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown, your ideal retreat in the heart of the city!

Prime Location
Nestled in Downtown Vancouver, our hotel is just a short stroll from Yaletown Roundhouse Skytrain Station and major attractions like False Creek and Pacific Center Mall, making exploring effortless.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is thoughtfully designed with modern amenities, including a desk and seating area for relaxation. Enjoy the comfort of shared bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries, ensuring a cozy stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Take advantage of our shared kitchen to whip up meals, and enjoy seamless connectivity with free WiFi. Our 24-hour front desk is at your service for any assistance you may need throughout your visit.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay – book your room at The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown today!

Important information:

Pets are by request only and limited to designated room types.

ID from outside of the Lower Mainland area is required or proof of onward travel (Transport ticket leaving Vancouver).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in.

We do not allow credit card authorizations which allow another person (not present) to pay for the reservation.

All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking.

Reservations with 8 or more people will be flagged as a group booking and different policies will apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian present.

Failure to arrive on the day of check in, will result in the booking being cancelled as a no show with cancellation fees applying.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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ELENA • solo_traveller • it
8
Visita in città
Pros:

Posizione centrale, possibilità di lasciare i bagagli il giorno del check-out. Staff molto gentile, soprattutto Daniele.

Cons:

Rapporto qualità prezzo non eccezionale.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
陳 • couple • tw
9
Pros:

1.住宿地點在市中心，想去什麼景點無論走路或搭巴士都非常方便！
2.有非常整齊的共用廚房，有微波、電爐和熱水瓶，可以在附近超市買食材回來下廚，為妳節省很多開銷。
3.房間整齊乾淨，裡面還有個小冰箱，可以冰一些隨時想食用的食物或飲料，非常方便。
4.有提供免費咖啡和鮮奶，幫我省下不少費用。
對於想省錢的旅人或背包客來說，非常經濟實惠，未來有機會會再選擇此住宿。

Cons:

1.洗澡間和廁離房間所有點距離。
2.冷氣超級冷。

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
H
Helene • couple • at
5
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • ae
8
Not Bad Considering the Price and Location
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff. The bathroom, even though it was shared, was still very clean.

Cons:

The AC is quite noisy, and there is an unpleasant smell throughout the hotel, including the room. You will notice it as soon as you enter the hotel. It smells a bit like old pipes or plumbing. However, if you have a layover in Vancouver or just need a room for one night, it’s a great option.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Parreta • solo_traveller • es
9
Una opció idònia per visitar Vancouver
Pros:

Jo sóc molt reticent a dormir en hostels, però aquest estava impecable:
- el bany i la dutxa molt nets,
- la cuina compartida molt ben equipada i neta,
- l'habitació privada era petita però confortable,
- el personal absolutament amable,
- un edifici molt ben ubicat a prop d'una parada de tren cap a l'aeroport, i per anar a peu a molts llocs d'interés...
No es pot demanar més.

Cons:

S'escolta molt de soroll de cops de porta al passadís mentre intentes dormir. Però no és culpa de l'hostal, sinò dels clients maleducats.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
M
Meerten • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Terrence • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Anniemay • solo_traveller • au
5
It was an easy stay as someone who only stayed for few nights. Probably wouldn't recommend it.
Pros:

It was close to everything. Convenient location. Easy check in.

Cons:

The staff were quite unfriendly specifically the girl with pink hair who gave an attitude when asked questions. And followed it with more attitude whenever you walked past and smiled down the hall. There was also a cleaner who knocked on the door when my husband was using the washroom, told him to lock the door (when it was already locked), which he then unlocked out of confusion resulting in being walked in on by another guest.
Shower is also really small.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
A
Akhtar • solo_traveller • us
2
Over $200 a night for this room with shared washroom and shower was ridiculous!
Pros:

About $200 per night for a room with shared washroom in a sketchy neighbourhood with homeless people roaming outside was absolutely NOT worth it!! Bed wasn’t very comfortable. Air conditioning didn’t work and the fan was super loud. Wish I could give it “zero” rating. Highly NOT RECOMMENDED!!

Cons:

About $200 per night for a room with shared washroom in a sketchy neighbourhood with homeless people roaming outside was absolutely NOT worth it!! Bed wasn’t very comfortable. Air conditioning didn’t work and the fan was super loud.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Rosa Buch Leth • solo_traveller • dk
4
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Monique • solo_traveller • ca
9
Easy for a short stay!
Pros:

It was clean and in a good location. Staff was communicative before my arrival.

Cons:

Saw a couple of hairs/ toe nails around the room/ bathroom.. but I guess it can't be helped. Wish the towels were white and not navy blue!!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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TORIELLE • solo_traveller • lu
8
Good for short stay
Pros:

Good comfortable single beds.
Good price for Vancouver

Cons:

Shared bathrooms down the corridor, but it was worth this for a lower price

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • br
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • au
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Howard • couple • us
10
Would recommend staying here if you don’t mind sharing a bathroom down the hall. Clean, friendly helpful staff, great ki
Pros:

Easy access to get to the location and near by shopping and restaurants. Very easy to check in and very clean accommodations

Cons:

There was some street noise but we were in the front room and lower level so that contributed to hearing more night life and parties

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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V • solo_traveller • us
7
Cons:

The bathrooms were very far from my room
Way too expensive for a room without a bathroom. I guess they bumped up the prices because of the events going in the city?
There was no conditioner in the shower
Super loud AC in the room

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
M
Menno • couple • nl
8
Simpel maar goede locatie!
Pros:

De locatie is prima, langs Granville waar veel te beleven was, beetje in het zuiden, in de buurt van de boot naar bijvoorbeeld Granville island. Personeel is ook erg vriendelijk. Als je met je hondje komt dan maken ze een foto ervan (als je wil) en dan hangen ze de foto op, via polaroid. Per etage zijn er 2 doucheruimtes, niet erg veel voor de 15-20 kamers die er zijn, aparte twee wc’s ook, maar wij hebben nooit hoeven wachten. We hadden een kamer met uitzicht op de straat, was wel leuk. We waren er in het weekend (uiteindelijk 3 nachten - 2 boekingen) en toen was het wel wat drukker op straat, dus je moet wel tegen wat geluid kunnen. Dat vonden wij geen enkel probleem.

Cons:

Vrij simpele kamer, wel met een wastafel dus daar kon je zelf je tandenpoetsen etc. Wel vrij schoon. Vrij duur geprijsd voor wat je krijgt, maar was toch minder duur dan elders in Vancouver. Wel aan te raden.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • ca
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • au
8
Pros:

We had a pleasant stay at The Guesthouse. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, moving us to a new room when the AC in the first room wasn't working correctly. The room was clean, and the 2 toilets and showers (with toilets) on our level meant we never had to wait to use either. The kitchen was very clean and had everything we needed. The provided oat milk was a bonus! A kettle and microwave in the room would be useful!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee