This hostel is what hosteling was meant to be. Its not fancy, in fact its pretty basic, but clean, with lots of common areas, a pleasant staff, good local information and easy access to transit, ferries and other amenities. It is an old style hostel. If you're looking for a boutique, go somewhere else. But if you're looking for a... More

Stayed for 3 nights at the HI Victoria. Whilst the hostel is clean and is situated in a good location, I felt the (few) people staying here weren't there to make friends or speak to you. Perhaps more importantly, I felt deceived having booked a 4 bed dorm online via hostelbookers. However upon arrival, I was shoved in a 44... More

Location: Good location. Can walk to the waterfront. Shops, cafes, pubs a walkable distance too. Public transport is also a walkable distance. Hostel isnt on a nosiey or busy street. Staff: Polite and friendly, but dont give accurate travel information Rooms: BIG let down. we booked a 4 bed dorm but the rooms are not set out like that at... More

My friend and I stayed 3 nights at this hostel at the end of August. It has an awesome location, walking distance to all tourist attractions and across the road from a great Carribean restaurant. The staff had good suggestions of where to eat. We were put in a 16 bed dorm, which was full because it was summer. The... More

I stay there for a night with agood friend of mine. The Hostel isn't cheap at all. Especially because they do not provide breakfast. But it was clean and the staff was friendly. My first impression was a good one. Even I was going to spent my night in a 40-men-dorm (!). I was exited, how this will work out.... More

I booked here with some apprehensions after reading some negative reviews, but I had no complaints. The location of this hostel is superior, steps from the Victoria Clipper ferry, Empress Hotel, and the most upscale waterfront amenities. The women's dorm upstairs where I slept was only 1/2 full, had a good bathroom and worked fine. The only complaint was noise... More

My sister had previously stayed with the HI chain in Vancouver, so we thought it would be good to give another go in Victoria. I was not too impressed, as the staff that worked there did not seem to have any good tips about restaurants (which I see as quite basic information you should know if you work there). For... More

I was more exploring the city of Victoria rather than spending much time here, the hostel was an adequate place for me to crash, it was quiet, well-situated and very clean and tidy. I did not really speak to the staff that much, but they were helpful in regards to holding onto my luggage when I didn't need it. I... More

Mixed feelings on this one. Good location, clean and comfortable with decent beds. A bit of a weird setup for washrooms though, but ok. Staff however, something else. They're friendly enough but don't ask them anything. They'll send you to the most expensive store, recommend overpriced restaurants and just basically assume you have too much money to spend. But if... More