Ocean Island Backpackers Inn Hostel, Victoria

A bright and cheery four-floored veteran that packs its hostel-loving travelers into rooms of all shapes and sizes. Boosted by its truly friendly atmosphere, this a good option if you like rubbing shoulders with fellow travelers and being within walking distance of the city's highlights. Lonely Planet BC & Yukon Travel Guide, 4th Ed. Centrally located in downtown Victoria, Ocean Island has a wide array of rooms to suit your budget and lifestyle. You can choose from comfortable 4 or 6 bed dorms to private rooms in all shapes and sizes. With easy access to public transit, ferries, and the airport, we're a great home base for exploring Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island. Looking for privacy? Our mini room option offers the budget conscious traveler a unique solution to Victoria's pricey hotel room market. In a very compact space we offer all the benefits of a private room- privacy, a comfortable bed, your own mini fridge- at a fraction of the cost of a regular hotel room. Not your style? Unwind in one of our spacious, peaceful private rooms with ensuite bathrooms instead. Our fully renovated 1891 heritage building is full of art and life and colour! We have a large, vibrant communal dining area and kitchen. But if you don't feel like cooking, our licensed Ocean Island Cafe Lounge is open daily, serving up healthy fusion-style food at ridiculously cheap prices. Ocean Island Amenities:Free Wi-Fi24 hour internet access23 shared bathroomsRooms with ensuite bathroomsFridge in every room24 hour Front Desk / no curfewFully equipped shared kitchenLaundry facilitiesDiscounts on local attractionsFree secure bike and bag storageDiscounted parkingFax and Copying services Payphones on every floorBed Linen included in priceFree use of Hair Dryers/Straighteners and IronsOur very own guide to Victoria so you can enjoy the city like a local.And the best $5.95 breakfast deal in town! We get you great discounts onWhale watching, kayaking, sailing and divingCar and bike rentalAdmission to museums and clubsAnd much, much more!Come see why we're consistently rated one of the best hostels in BC!