AirBnB

Airbnb is a community marketplace where guests can book spaces from hosts, connecting people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay.

Through their experiences on Airbnb, guests and hosts build real connections with real people from all over the globe.

Less expensive than a hotel, this is a great way to check out different neighbourhoods in the city.

Apartment (Suite, Flat)

GEC Home to thousands students every year, GEC is Vancouver’s largest off-campus student accommodation provider. It has 5 locations with 1,000+ beds across Vancouver. GEC redefines traditional student housing by offering flexible monthly rentals, fully furnished, all-inclusive amenities, on-site management, centralized security and private/shared accommodation options.

Bed + Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

If you would like a listing of all the bed and breakfasts in the city, check out these websites:

Homestay

A homestay gives you an opportunity to live with a Canadian family while you pursue your studies. Homestays are a great way to transition into your new city–they typically include a furnished private room in a family home, a meal plan and utilities such as wifi, as well as meaningful family time, conversations and excursions.

Canada Homestay Network

Liane’s Homestay

Hotel

GEC Granville Suites

GEC Granville Suites is a premium boutique hotel in Downtown Vancouver, located in the Granville Entertainment District. GEC Granville Suites is surrounded by the countless amenities of downtown living. Experience Vancouver’s fantastic nightlife, trendy restaurants, and exceptional shopping, or take in the city’s natural beauty at Sunset Beach and English Bay.

Sandman Suites on Davie

1160 Davie Street, V6E 1N1
tel: (+1) 604 681 7263
email

Sandman Suites on Davie is a full-service property situated in Vancouver’s West End, minutes from English Bay, Granville Island and Robson Street. Immediately outside our front door you will also find Starbucks Coffee, Cob’s Bread, Kin’s Market and Moxie’s Classic Grill and Lounge. We are an all-suite property in downtown Vancouver and offer
a variety of services and facilities that we are sure will meet the needs of our guests. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available, with long-term options. Please contact the email address above for details.

Best Western Downtown

The Hotel is located by the Yaletown district, steps to the Granville Entertainment District and minutes away from Granville Island and Stanley Park.

The hotel is pet-friendly and features 143 guest rooms with a Penthouse Level whirlpool, fitness centre and dry sauna.

The YWCA Hotel

733 Beatty Street, Vancouver

tel: (+1) 604 895 5830

toll free: 1 800 663 1424 (North America only)

hotel@ywcavan.org

Located downtown, The YWCA Hotel is less than 3kms (a 35-minute walk) from Emily Carr University. Daily, weekly or monthly accommodation is available for both female and male students. Single and double rooms are available, with a choice of semi-private or hallway bathroom. All rooms are private and equipped with AC, mini fridge, TV, desk, telephone, vanity area and shelving unit. Three large guest kitchens, lounge area and coin-operated laundry facilities are also available, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. As a not for profit hotel by YWCA Metro Vancouver, revenue generated from the hotel, goes to support YWCA community programs and services.

Hostel

HOSTELS

Jericho Beach

1515 Discovery Street
tel: (+1) 604.224.3208
toll free: 1.866.762.4122

The HI Jericho Beach hostel offers affordable, semi-private student accommodations on a month-month basis between September and May.

Cambie Hostel Gastown

300 Cambie St., Vancouver, Canada

The Cambie Hostel can be a very reasonable choice with its central location and excellent breakfast
opportunity near by. However the rooms can be loud since the hostel also has a busy bar and restaurant.
It is a good place to connect with other travelers.

Samesun Backpackers

1018 Granville Street
604 682 8226
toll-free: 1 877 9 SameSun (1 877 972 6378)

This hostel is located right in the heart of the city’s entertainment district. Breakfast and free Wifi included, as well as laundry facilities and guest computers.

St. Clair Hostel

577 Richards St.
604 684 3713
info@stclairvancouver.com

The St. Clair is an international backpacker’s hostel located right in the heart of Downtown. Emily Carr students could probably get to school with a 30 min walk, or 10 minute bus ride. The St. Clair is cheaper than most hostels in Vancouver and offers low season specials. During the summer they tend to fill up with backpackers, but in the winter months (when school is in session for most) they have plenty of space and offer private rooms (with shared bathrooms) for $650/month. No damage deposit of course as it’s a hostel. They also have weekly rates, and of course nightly rates for all private rooms and dorms. Currently rated 75% on Hostelworld.

Pacific Spirit Hostel – UBC

(Summer hostelling only)
5961 Student Union Blvd.
604 822 1000
toll free: 1 888 822 1030

University residences are used as hostel accommodation May 15th to August 15th. The University of British Columbia campus is located about 8 kms from Emily Carr. The bus connections are very good. For nightly rates please see their website.