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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Chinatown

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 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

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

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 69 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 64 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 69 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

Located in Downtown Victoria, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. This 80-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Government Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Chinatown
Guests of Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is offered for CAD 15 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and free newspapers.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators and portable fans are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1891
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

As of Jan 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel on Jan 14, 2026 start from $57.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Victoria, just steps from Mcpherson Theater and Lower Johnson Street, and within a short walk of Government Street. You'll also find Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for CAD 15 per night. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some rooms include city views and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ), which is located 15.9 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel.

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1007 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eunje

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is very measly. I'd rather have a better breakfast than poor breakfast and a free beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was only one night and the walking distance of the hostel to the event I wanted to go in the evening and shopping the coming day was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic, friendly, helpful, fun. Meals healthy, olentiful and home made . Room very small, shaky bunk. Bathroom not always clean. Noisy at night if left window open as street people yelling. Very safe inside. Great location near downtown .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

emery

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hostel Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, I did not have the greatest expectations but the stay exceeded what I was expecting. I appreciated the night ambience and the free drink and the events at the bar. For breakfast, I have peanut allergies so I had to be a bit more cautious and cross contamination was a concern, pretty minor. One minor complaint I had was the window did not close. There happened to be a strike so I woke up every morning as a result.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

EWELINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and breakfast. Lots of homeless people right in front of hostel. They don’t bother anyone but it’s just sad to look at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect! Thank to amazing staff ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. But my neighbour snored and did not make for a good sleep. The venue was excellent, very hospitable and generous. Thanks, J
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. easy access to downtown amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
place is very clean, includes breakfast and a beer great location in downtown. needs little bit more friendliness of the staff. and place is old so everything cracks, not very good night of sleep,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was so well located in Victoria. The property was very basic but clean. Will definitely stay again. Some people may dislike the homeless in the area, but this is common in cities throughout the world. If you want to see as little of that as possible, I recommend when leaving the property turn left and walk down to Douglas or Government St. (ideal) to get on your way downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service by the receptionist. I arrived on a late flight and hadn't checked in yet. I received a call inquiring about my arrival which was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An interesting youth hostel. Serve simple but healthy breakfast and dinner. Wall thin; some person pounded on our wall late afternoon for talking on the phone. We didn’t open the door. Otherwise safe to stay and walk around. Staff absolutely dolls
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jashandeep

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service of this hotel is worst it was showing free parking online but when we went there they said our parking is full and you can pay for the street parking. You also have to pay for the towel and soap, the rooms are really congested. Really disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like anything at all..bed was dirty, sheets were dirty. Pillows were dirty. And they all smell bad. Window was disgusting.View from the window was even more disgusting. Anything in this place is disgusting. Nothing in the picture and information in their website are accurate. Don't waste your money in this uncomfortable place. Or else, you'll regret spending them afterwards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel - quite friendly

Short walk to downtown. Free healthy breakfast and supper! Great staff! Homeless people in area may stress out some people. If you have a room with a street view, you may get second hand smoke from people smoking outside. However staff do their best to remind people not to smoke nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were nice
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Iit was a reasonable price for me to stay . Very convenient location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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