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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Ella • couple • ca
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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S.Klein & D.Kerkhoff • couple • de
7
Pros:

Sehr einfach, funktional, nette Leute

Cons:

Viertel etwas runter gekommen

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • couple • ec
10
Pros:

The best hostel in Vancouver

Cons:

Nice, super clean, kitchen well equipped.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • de
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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IHUA • couple • tw
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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maryse isabelle • couple • jp
8
A lively place for a short stay. Old fashioned and good value.
Pros:

Convenient location and nice style

Cons:

A bit noisy because of the road and neighboring buildings. Something that can’t be helped

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Marichu • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • couple • ca
7
Perfect for utility - just wanting somewhere to sleep without the unnecessary perks of a hotel.
Pros:

Very simple rooms, didn’t need extra fluff, price was decent, it is what it is. Quiet and empty feeling in a good way. Expectations massively exceeded what I was expecting for a seemingly small cheap hostel

Cons:

Price, although pretty good, would deter me unless it were something like 50 bucks cheaper a night

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlin • couple • au
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • nz
8
Comfort and value for money
Pros:

Spacious room, very clean kitchen and bathroom. Surprisingly quiet as well. Walking distance to the train station.

Cons:

No lift, hard to lift the big suitcase to the upper floors.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ethan • couple • ca
9
2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
十九 • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • pt
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Myriam • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Emplacement. Propreté. Calme.

Cons:

La souris dans la cuisine! Quand nous avons voulu aller à la cuisine, dès notre entrée, nous avons vu une souris. À cause de cet incident, nous n'y sommes pas retournées et n'avons pas pu en profiter.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Seb • couple • gb
4
Below average
Pros:

Not much, staff decent and good location,

Cons:

Felt like a prison, lowkey bad bed, air con is trash, bad view from window, overpriced as hell

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Shen Tai • couple • tw
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Yuchen • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

Good service

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee