Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites in Oak Bay

On a bustling downtown street, this lively hostel in an 1891 building is a 14-minute walk from the Royal British Columbia Museum and 2 km from Craigdarroch Castle.Casual mixed and single-sex dorms have free Wi-Fi, bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms are available, and some have cable TV, fridges and en suite bathrooms.Continental breakfast is free, and a cafe/bar offers regular live music. There’s a communal kitchen, and other amenities include guest computers and laundry facilities, plus a TV lounge and bike storage.