Summer of Soccer 2026

Budget-friendly, close-to-the-action stays at HI in Vancouver

Your home base for Canada's biggest summer of soccer... ever.

Heading to Vancouver for the 2026 soccer matches? We've got you.

Pick your base: HI Vancouver Downtown sits downtown with quick access to everything happening in the city. Or, stay by the water at HI Vancouver Jericho Beach. Either way, come back to comfy rooms, shared spaces made for meeting other fans, and a calendar of hostel activities tied into the bigger events around town.

Reservations are now open.

HI Vancouver Downtown

A short walk to BC Place and in the middle of the city, walkable and convenient — a great home base for anyone here for the experience.

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HI Vancouver Jericho Beach

Just a 20-minute trip from downtown with easy transit. Near the water, with a calmer feel than the city centre and perfect if you want a breather between the big moments.

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Plan like a pro (or at least a fan)

Q: How far are your hostels from BC Place?

A: HI Vancouver Downtown is about a 1.5km walk or a quick transit ride to the stadium. HI Vancouver Jericho Beach is in the West Point Grey area, roughly 20 minutes from downtown by transit.

Q: What kinds of rooms do you have?

A: Shared dorm rooms (our cheapest option—you get your own bed in a room with other travellers), and cozy private rooms. Some privates have their own ensuite, and some share a bathroom.

Q: What's the payment and cancellation policy?

A: Bookings during the match-day window require 100% prepayment at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Keep this in mind when choosing your dates! Read our full booking terms and conditions here.

More FAQs

Q: Which hostel should I choose?

A: Want to be right in the city buzz or stay in a private room? Go Downtown. Want a beachy reset and social environment between matches? Jericho Beach is your spot.

Q: What’s there to do between matches?

A: Lots. We'll be hosting special hostel activities and watch parties, plus easy ways to hit fan zones and city events. Stay tuned for more info!

Q: Are you an official FIFA World Cup tournament partner?

A: No, we're just a budget-friendly place to stay in Vancouver while the city hosts big matches in summer 2026.

Q: I've never heard of you! What is HI Canada?

A: We're a nonprofit hostel network built to make travel in Canada open, affordable, and community-driven. Learn more about us here!

Your off-pitch game plan

All part of your stay

Everything you need to meet people and make it memorable. More activities coming to our Vancouver hostels—check back here soon.

Watch Parties

More fans, more fun

Catch the matches on a big screen with travellers from around the world.

Hostel Football Games

Take it off the screen

Join a friendly hostel soccer match—low stakes, high energy, and open to all skill levels.

Team Bar Crawls

Rep your country

Throw on your jersey and join a themed bar crawl with travellers repping teams from everywhere.

Fan Spirit Contests

Who's bringing the most hype?

Wear your jersey, go all out with face paint, and vote for the hostel’s ultimate fan.

Skill Challenges

Can you beat the hostel record?

Try your luck at penalty shootouts, keep-up contests, and daily mini games around the hostel.

Trivia Night: Football Edition

Test your football knowledge

Compete with fellow travellers and win bragging rights (and maybe a prize).

Exploring British Columbia

Easy escapes just outside Vancouver

The city will be buzzing next summer — but when you need a breather, we've got two easy getaways just outside the rush:

HI Penticton

Head inland for sunshine, lake days, vineyard or orchard visits. Relaxed, friendly and a nice change of pace from the city

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HI Whistler

Just up the Sea-to-Sky. Mountain air, lakes, trails and quieter nights. A good place to reset or work a little nature into your trip.

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Explore the rest of Canada

Catch the hype wherever you go

If your trip takes you further, our other hostels across Canada are joining in the fun too — hosting their own watch parties and activities that make the matches feel even bigger than they already are.

HI Banff Alpine Centre

Banff, AB

Free wifi
Bar on site
Restaurant
Bike storage
No Air-conditioning

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Summer of Soccer 2026

Your home base for Canada's biggest summer of soccer... ever.

Reservations are now open.

Plan like a pro (or at least a fan)

Q: How far are your hostels from BC Place?

Q: What kinds of rooms do you have?

Q: What's the payment and cancellation policy?

Q: Which hostel should I choose?

Q: What’s there to do between matches?

Q: Are you an official FIFA World Cup tournament partner?

Q: I've never heard of you! What is HI Canada?

Your off-pitch game plan

All part of your stay

Exploring British Columbia

Easy escapes just outside Vancouver

Explore the rest of Canada

Catch the hype wherever you go

The HI Guide to the Area

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