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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Victoria

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel, you'll find Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Government Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toratiki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mint - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victoria hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Victoria
Ocean Island Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Hostel Victoria

Reviews

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 997 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s in a good location and rates are the main reason I stay there- area at night is starting to be crowded with addicts and those with mental health issues that make walking around after dark and early mornings feel unsafe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

KARLA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first hostel I have stayed in Canada. I can say it is equal to hostel visits around the world. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Saskatoon, SK

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Comfortable and clean room. Dinner was fresh cooked and tast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarvesh Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's just what you expect of a hostel. It's worth the money you're paying for. Suitable for backpackers or those who are looking for budget friendly options. Nothing fancy and nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i have never stayed in a hostel before and was a bit anxious, but it was fine, not too loud or too busy. people were nice. i will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clement

Business traveller
The receptionists are friendly and welcoming. The apartments are decent and affordable as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yannick at the front desk was wonderful and very helpful. This place offers free breakfast and free dinner with one (meatless) freshly cooked meal. Very delicious. Take advantage of the discount they offer for Whale watching etc. It’s worth it. Centrally located, no need to use the car. There are some homeless people in the neighbourhood but harmless.Our room was facing the street which is very noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

saritha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and very helpful. The place had a nice vibe and overall very positive. It was a little more expensive than I would’ve expected for a hostile maybe that’s just Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you look out for other patrons health, the staff will act like you're crazy. And once you remind them you will inform food safe, then they will pretend they're understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Suneel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a backpacker hostel, and pretty much what I expected. Excellent staff, all the amenities you would need, all the guests friendly and respectful. If you're on a budget and don't mind sharing a room, then this is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was not in the best shape
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a dorm room. It was a little cramped and difficult to carry my bags to my bed but not too bad. It’s a historic building so I understand that not everything is going to be perfectly modern. My roommate was transphobic but that’s not the property’s fault. The staff handled the situation very well. The kitchen space was very tidy and organized. I really enjoyed my experience
Bottom dorm bunk. Love the shelving. There’s also a lamp on the other side
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Latasha

Disliked: Staff & service
Night staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with high ceiling, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the staff were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Stay was really cheap, especially given its downtown location. Road is noisy, but they provide ear plugs for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Madiha

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025