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65 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 4S7, Canada
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Edmonton, Canada
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“Nanaimo International Hostel on Nicol Street a charmer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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Over the past few years I have travelled across Canada, and one of my stops is Nanaimo, B.C., where I stay at the Nanaimo International Hostel, on Nicol Street, near downtown, and overlookiing Nanaimo Harbour. I stay here because of the excellent views, the excellent facilities, and most of all, the interesting and diverse people who come to stay. Hostels are little crossroads with all kinds of different travellers stopping to rest, and revitalize themselves, and this place does it perfectly. Good cooking facilities, good and comfortable sleeping dorms, occasionally I stay in a private room when I am less budget 'aware'. I have only found joy and comfort staying with John and Moni and friends. It's a family business with excellent personnel on housekeeping, and wonderful guests.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vancouver, Canada
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“Great, friendly place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

Great place to stay the night. Had a lovely atmosphere. Moni was really friendly, showed me around and gave me tips on where to go and what to do. Nice communal areas for cooking, relaxing or reading a book, indoors and out. Lovely place. Would definitely go back.
Thanks :-)

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

I can't say enough good things about Nicol Street Hostel It is set in a beautiful location in Nanaimo, overlooking the ocean. This Hostel is well maintained, clean and very cozy.  This Hostel has all the ammonites to make your stay rememberable including a outdoor shower, free Internet with use of a public computer, house phone, TV room with cable, great selection of books magazines and walking distance to some of the best food Nanaimo has to offer.  The staff are all extremely nice, friendly and helpful going above and beyond what they need to to make sure your stay excellent. I also want to mention the quality or the guests that stay there. The lady who owns Nicol Street Hostel, Moni Murray, consistently make sure that guests who stay  are good natured making Nicol Street Hostel very safe and comfortable place to stay. The cost to stay depending on how long your here is under $20 dollars a night. If your visiting Nanaimo and looking for a place to stay check out Nicol Street Hostel.......

Brian C

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
2 reviews
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“Best hostel in Nanamo... this place is awesome.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

So friendly! couldn't speak higher of the staff, had a grea stay there. A really nice clean hostel. Great vibe around the place. This is the only Hostel worth staying in Nanaimo.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Victoria, Canada
1 review
“Very nice and tidy but unfortunaley in Nanaimo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2011

I stayed there for one night, because in Nanaimo I couldn't explorer much things.
It is a small Hostel with 20 beds and a very friendly staff. There is free high speed Internet, a very great kitchen, with all staff you need and a clean bathroom. In the hostel you can do a lots of things, TV, playing games, reading books. You have to walk for 4 min to the next Mall and 15 min to the Greyhound Station. As you can see, the Hostel is near to the Citydistrict, but to stay a few more days in Nanaimo, the weather should be fine. When I came there, it was the whole time raining :(

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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