Working at
HI Vancouver Downtown
Our hostel in downtown Vancouver is open year-round. It's located in Davie Village, at walkable distance from Stanley Park, Sunset Beach, and English Bay. After closing down for almost three years during Covid, the hostel just reopened in Spring 2023 and we're always looking for chill people with backpacker mindsets to enhance our team.
Meet your manager
Rhian Charette, General Manager
Rhian Charette is the General Manager of HI Canada Vancouver Downtown and HI Canada Jericho Beach. A lifelong lover of hostel life and travel, she believes the best moments happen around shared tables, spontaneous conversations, and the people you didn’t know you were about to meet. Originally from Wales and now based in Vancouver, Rhian brings over 20 years of hospitality experience, a hands on leadership style, and a deep love of community. She’s passionate about creating welcoming, sustainable spaces where travelers feel at home, staff feel supported, and where you’ll probably find her chatting with guests, just to see where they’ve been and where they’re headed next.
Staff Amenities
Like most hostels, the vibe at HI Vancouver Downtown is made up of equal dose of professional and relaxed. Our hostel is in the middle of Vancouver’s Westend Neighborhood, an open and inclusive neighborhood with the perfect mix of beach casual and urban energy. Plus, it’s steps away from the beach and the home of world-famous Stanley Park!
After our shifts, our team likes to gather for a late afternoon at the beach or for a BBQ. On days off, staff can join guests on guided tours or discover other regions by staying for free at other HI hostels.
- Free coffee and tea all day long
- Free participation in guests' tours
- Free stays at other HI hostels in Canada
- Staff BBQ nights in the summer
- Free Wi-Fi
Live your best life
in Vancouver
Go for a hike
It's not hard to get out on a hike in Vancouver, especially right from HI Vancouver Downtown. Hop on the bus and get to lots of hikes around the city including Stanley Park and Grouse Mountain.
Chill at the beach
Vancouver is full of coastline and beaches. Go for an afterwork stroll on Sunset Beach, spend a sunny afternoon at Second Beach, or go play volleyball on Jericho Beach with your colleagues from our other Vancouver hostel.
Visit Kitsilano
Experience Kitsilano's trendy and historic vibe with its eclectic mix of shops, cafes, restaurants, and community services. Don't miss out on its iconic beach!
Explore the city
Explore the city's bustling downtown core: the Granville island, the colourful West End neighbourhood and historic Gastown. There are a ton of restaurants, shops, museums and attractions to choose from.