Ocean Island Backpackers Inn in Victoria, Canada, North America
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 Ocean Island Backpackers Inn in Victoria |  Ocean Island Backpackers Inn in Victoria |  Ocean Island Backpackers Inn in Victoria |
Property DescriptionRead what the guidebooks have to say about us: 'Ocean Island is more than a hostel, it's an experience - an experience akin to being kidnapped by 100 of your closest friends... The large exuberantly friendly place has about 150 beds and spacious common areas. Amenities include organized hiking trips, parties... a licensed cafe, internet access, bike rentals and 24-hour staffing.' -Lonely Planet Canada 8th edition 'This is one of Victoria's best-kept secrets - a sort of youth hostel come historic apartment building come backpackers' layover, which attracts all ages and families. If you enjoy meeting other travelers, then this is the place since the lounges, bar, and dining room are hot gathering spots. If you're a twosome, rates are so reasonable that you might find it worthwhile to book a [private room] all to yourselves.' -Victoria & Vancouver For Dummies 'This colorful hostel boasts a better lounge than many clubs, a fantastic staff, and accommodations comparable to many hotels. Undoubtedly one of the finest urban hostels in Canada. The Victoria Guide on their website is a great and in depth guide to some of the more out of the way places in the city.' -Let's Go Pacific Northwest 2005 'If you're looking for plain ol' fun, staying at this super-colourful hostel near downtown is a good start... friendly, attitude-free staff.' -Lonely Planet British Columbia 2nd Edition 'Full of life and art... both the young and the young-at-heart will feel right at home.' -Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest 3rd edition 'This bright and cheery four-floor veteran... rooms of all shapes and sizes... Spacious facilities (including a great kitchen) plus fridges in all rooms... boosted by the truly friendly atmosphere they've got going here.' -Lonely Planet Canada 9th edition '...this fun, colourful hostel has a licensed lounge, and quality staff plan cheap day trips...' -Lonely Planet Vancouver 3rd edition ' ...the lodging is clean, modern, and welcoming throughout. There's also plenty of room to relax.' -Moon Handbooks Vancouver & Victoria 3rd edition 'The restored 1893 Heritage building has a wide variety of dorms and rooms (singles and doubles with and without bathroom)' -The Rough Guide Canada 5th edition We offer all the standard hostel amenities, and also some unique features: * As well as dorms, we offer a wide variety of private rooms to suit every taste and budget. * Weekly, 2-week and monthly super-discounted rates, especially October-May. Please note, during our peak season (May 13 - Oct 13) we require a minimum two night stay on the weekends (either Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday)! * Our own licensed lounge with frequent events - live music, open mic, movies, parties etc. * Our very own 'Ocean Island Victoria & BC Guide,' on the web and in our lobby, which happens to be the best source of insider info on the city! * Tons of useful info sheets we've put together ourselves to help you get around, find the essentials, and have fun! * Best bathroom situation ever - six bathrooms per floor means so you don't have to wait *or* share! * Internet access galore: free for travel research, high-speed terminals, super-cheap wireless and wired internet access. * Awesome and cheap daytrips in our 8-seater funmobile to show you the natural wonders surrounding Victoria (and take you to the beach). ...In short we've got it all - 76 rooms of comfort and style. We want your feedback - If you do book through hostelworld, please take a minute after your stay to rate us and leave your comments about us on the hostelworld site, and on our guest surveys. Also please note that if you wish to pay for your room (upon arrival) with a credit card, a service fee of $1 per every $50 will be charged. This does not apply to other methods of payment.  |
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Directions
ADDRESSOcean Island Backpackers Inn 791 Pandora Avenue Victoria, Canada DIRECTIONSVictoria is easily reached by air or ferry from Vancouver, Seattle and various other points in Canada & USA. *FROM SWARTZ BAY FERRY TERMINAL: Take the # 70 city bus. Get off at the Pandora and Douglas St. intersection. Walk one block east on Pandora to Blanshard St. *FROM THE VICTORIA TRAVEL INFOCENTER: Walk north on Government St. to Pandora Ave., turn right and go two blocks east to Blanshard St. *FROM THE BUS STATION: walk north on Douglas St. to Pandora Ave, turn right and walk one block east to Blanshard St. *FROM THE INNER HARBOUR FERRIES (PORT ANGELES, BELLINGHAM AND SEATTLE): Walk three blocks east on Belleville St, turn left on Douglas St., walk north to Pandora Ave, turn right and walk east to Blanshard St. *FROM THE AIRPORT: Take the Akal airport bus directly to the hostel ($13 one way) OR take the shuttle bus ($2) to the #70 to the Pandora and Douglas St. intersection. Walk one block east on Pandora Ave to Blanshard St. There is also a convenient bus-ferry-bus package from downtown Vancouver or Vancouver Airport (Pacific Coach Lines approx. $32 one way) to downtown Victoria. BY CAR: *FROM SWARTZ BAY FERRY TERMINAL AND AIRPORT: Take Highway 17 (Blanshard St.) to Pandora Ave. *FROM NANAIMO: Take Highway 1 (Douglas St.) to Johnson St. Turn left and go easy one block to Blanshard St. Turn left again and go one block to Pandora Ave. *FROM SOOKE AND PORT RENFREW: Take Highway 14 to Highway 17 (Blanshard St.) Follow Highway 17 to the corner of Pandora Ave, Blanshard St. |
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