The Nanaimo International Hostel on Nicol Street has been family-owned and operated since 1985. Our hostel is located in on central Vancouver Island, 1.5 hours north from Victoria by car and 1.5 hours west from Vancouver by ferry. Click here for directions. We provide safe, clean, and affordable hostel accommodation in Nanaimo. Our knowledgeable, courteous and friendly staff will help you find your favourite vacation spots in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island. Click here to see a few or here to visit some of our favourite Web sites. The Nanaimo International Hostel provides: budget hostel accommodation for under $2O per day! - Central location... close to shopping, buses and the Nanaimo Seawalk - laundry facilities - showers - communal kitchen - TV room - high-speed Internet access - casino within walking distance - free parking - we are open year round! - Ask us about freebees and discounts! The Nanaimo Hostel is a proud member of the. Pacific Hostel Network. an organization of approximately 5O independent hostels and tour companies on the west coast of North American. Each Pacific hostel has a unique flavour of it's own, with it's own attractions At the Nicol Street Hostel, we feature a panoramic view of the harbour entrance, the islands, and Georgia Strait! We have made many wonderful friends from all walks of life, and from every corner of the planet! John and Moni Murray. 65 Nicol St. Nanaimo, B.C. Phone: (250) 753-1188 info@nanaimohostel.com. Web site design by CJPritchard. Hosting by Jenkai

Nanaimo - Your Gateway to Vancouver Island! The Nicol Street Hostel is located in the port city of Nanaimo, on the east coast of Vancouver Island. We are 110 km north of Victoria, (49 10' 178N and -123 55' 84W). Nanaimo is 52 square miles in area, or 134.7 square kilometers with a population of approximately 130,000. Nanaimo has many attractions and leisure activities available for travellers such as hiking, biking, kayaking, diving, shopping, arts and culture, adventure tours, sightseeing and, of course, world-class hostel accommodation! Nanaimo is centrally located on Vancouver Island and can be used as a gateway to other destinations on the Island - Duncan, Chemainus and Victoria to the south; Tofino and Ucluelet to the west; Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Alert Bay to the north. See our list of hostels on Vancouver Island

 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Access to internet
 Kitchen
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set