ST CLAIR HOSTEL, Vancouver

St Clair Hostel - A heritage-listed nautical-themed retreat with private rooms and rooftop terrace in Downtown Vancouver

Located in Downtown Vancouver's financial district, this 1911 heritage-listed building designed by Architect Samuel Birds offers private accommodations with individual sinks and shared bathrooms on each floor. The nautical-themed Vancouver hotel features a rooftop terrace, complimentary to-go breakfast, and a coffee shop/café. St Clair Hostel provides coin-operated laundry facilities ($2 per wash/dry) available from 5 PM to 10 PM. Guest rooms include clean linens, pillows, and towels, with shared shower facilities equipped with hairdryers on each floor. The St Clair's central position places guests across from a park with fountains and the Holy Rosary Cathedral. Key attractions within walking distance include Harbour Centre Lookout Tower (0.5 miles), Vancouver Art Gallery (0.5 miles), and Canada Place (1 mile), while winter sports enthusiasts can reach Seymour Mt, Grouse Mt, and Cypress Mt within 20 minutes.

Pros

Heritage-listed 1911 building with distinctive nautical theming

Same-day luggage storage available from 8:30 AM to 3 PM

Seven restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Pokerrito, Sushi Home, and Ramen Gojiro

Direct access to Vancouver City Centre Station for airport transportation

Cons

Bathrooms and shower facilities are shared

Check-in requires advance notice for arrivals outside reception hours