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Description
HI Whistler is a 172-bed Hostelling International hostel in Cheakamus Crossing, about 8 km (roughly 10 minutes' drive) south of Whistler Village, in a building that was part of the 2010 Winter Olympics Athletes' Village. It offers four-bed dorms (women-only, men-only and mixed) and private double and quad rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Facilities include a self-catering kitchen, licensed Cheaky's Café, large patio with BBQ, games room and pool table, laundry, equipment storage and bike and sports rentals, plus daily activities. It suits budget travellers, solo travellers and seasonal workers.
Rooms and amenities at HI Whistler
- Four-bed dorms (women-only, men-only, mixed)
- Private double and quad rooms with ensuite
- Self-catering kitchen
- Licensed Cheaky's Café
- Lockers in all dorms; linen included
- Laundry (paid) and equipment storage
- Bike and sports equipment rentals
- Free on-site parking
Location: where HI Whistler is
HI Whistler is at 1035 Legacy Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0J6.
- Whistler Interpretive Forest – about 14 min walk
- Cheakamus River – short walk
- Whistler Train Wreck trail – about 3 min drive
- Creekside Gondola – about 8 min drive
- Whistler Village – about 10 min drive
Getting there and parking
HI Whistler is about 115 km (roughly 2 hours) from Vancouver via the Sea to Sky Highway (Hwy 99); the drive from YVR is listed at about 132 minutes. From Whistler Village or Creekside, take BC Transit route 20 to Cheakamus, which stops on Legacy Way outside the hostel. Parking on site is free.
Good for
- Budget travellers
- Solo travellers
- Ski trips
HI Whistler: frequently asked questions
Does HI Whistler have free parking?
Yes, on-site parking is free.
How do I get from Whistler Village to HI Whistler by bus?
Take BC Transit route 20 to Cheakamus; it stops on Legacy Way outside the hostel.
Does HI Whistler have private rooms?
Yes, private double and quad rooms with ensuite bathrooms, as well as four-bed dorms.
Looking for more places to stay? See all places to stay in Metro Vancouver and our guide to local businesses in Whistler.
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