I don't know how many times I have found backpackers inn's or hostels just plain disgusting to stay…read moreat, but this place is a gem! I would call it a B&B. Chrissy the owner, has just renovated a large section and it is super bright, tasteful and incredible value for your money. Honestly whoever goes to Prince Rupert and wants incredible value and be around youthful people of all ages this is the place. it is not a party house, return drunk from the bar sleazy pad. We meet sports teams, families visiting the area and naturally tourists. I am just blown away with this place and the offerings, can you tell?

I rode through the rain into Prince Rupert around 3:00pm, bought a ferry ticket, and started…read morethinking about shelter for the night. The Manager at the ferry terminal recommended a couple hostels, and mentioned that the Pioneer Inn had been recently renovated. After a drive-by of the hostel, it was clear this would be the place to spend the night. The hostel has a clean, welcoming look from the outside, especially when contrasted with the gloomy, rainy, and cold September weather. Things got better once inside; there was a comfortable living room, and most importantly for me, a professional kitchen available to guests. I checked in and opted for the shared dormitory option on the top (3rd) floor. The rate was fair (~$30 all inclusive), and the room was cozy and well appointed. There was no bathroom in the room, but there was a recently renovated one a few doors down on the same floor. The hostel is located off of the main street in Prince Rupert, and is very close to groceries and restaurants (Safeway and Cow Bay). Right behing the building there is a community garden worth looking at, where one could easily read or relax (weather permitting). The people working there were mostly helpful, some very nice, and others business-only. Overall, the Pioneer Backpackers Inn is a great find, and worth staying at if one visits Prince Rupert.

I have been staying here for a couple of weeks already for work. I liked how convenient this hotel…read moreis. Pros: It is in downtown core of Prince Rupert The rooms are comfy and clean The staff are very friendly Water is available downstairs Free apples and sometimes oranges Walking distance to restaurants Cons: internet is not the fastest and disconnects sometimes Sometimes they run out of parking spots house keeping is a hit and miss. (one time I ran out of toilet paper and they didn't change it) Note that floors 5 and 6 have been renovated. Anything below 5 really need some love.The bathrooms in rooms below floor 5 are outdated and the floor and walls are laminate with a bit of mould. Any time you are staying on the floors 5 and 6, it is super nice. Tiled bathtub, granite tables and bathroom counter and etc. Also only floors 5 and 6 have microwaves. If you need to use the microwaves on the other floors, you would need to go downstairs. Too bad no poke gym here. I highly recommend staying here. My favorite is getting the chance daily coupon.

Loved this hotel in Prince Rupert. We stayed 2 nights and tried to extend another night but the…read morehotel was booked solid unfortunately. We loved the complimentary breakfast and conversing with the ever friendly woman that services the breakfast room. Always smiling, pleasant, happy, and customer oriented. The front desk and maids were the same. LOVE THE BED!!! Slept so well. Free Wifi, large flat screen tv, nice size room, ac and heating, and parking in the back. The only disappointment was no guest laundry facility, resulting in me walking in the rain across the street to get my laundry cleaned. This hotel would be 5 stars if guest laundry was provided. conveniently across the street is Tim Horton's, Shoppers Mart, Dollarama, Good location.HIghly recommend, but beware of the large tour groups from the BC Ferry. We would wait to come dow for breakfast after the tour group leave.

This is a nice hostel within walking distance to town. No complaints, I've stayed in dozens of…read morehostels and this is a good one, not the best, but it's nice. ONE PROBLEM... It's very difficult to get to and from the train station/Ferry Port without a taxi. I was lucky enough to hitch a ride both ways. The owner does do pickups if you call her, but if it's really early in the morning (when the train leaves) good luck. It does not free lockers, which I think should come with the room.

Phenomenal place - and lady who ones it. Clean, lovely and I am had a great stay!…read more Thank you!

Economical, clean, comfy pillows, awesome water pressure/temperature, and good location within…read morewalking distance to almost everything!

From the surly welcome by the desk clerk to the surly goodbye from a different desk clerk this…read moreexperience was downhill all the way. This hotel is way past its prime and is about to cross the line from shabby to seedy. The place is filthy from top to bottom. The exception was the linens; the bedding and towels were clean, but the cracks and crevices and edges and corners were filthy, from the elevator to the rooms to the bathrooms it was bad. The lock set on the bathroom door was falling out, the edges and corners of the floor by the tub were gross with accumulated dirt and grime, the edges like the doorways were just packed with dirt and filth, the caulking in the tub wascovered in mold and mildew, the bathroom fan vent obviously hadn't been vacuumed in ages The electrical outlets are worn out and loose; our cell phone charger fell out several times, scary There is no AC and the one tiny 8"x16" window that opened to allow some ventilation didn't even have a screen The restaurant attached to the hotel has awful prefab food and was a huge letdown Sadly there were not many available options in Prince Rupert but I would NEVER stay here again and I would discourage anyone from staying here I will say the maids and maintenance people I spoke to were much more friendly than the zombies at the front desk, but it's obvious they aren't doing their jobs

Great place! Rooms include kitchenettes, building has a coin-op laundry, seems like the only…read moretraditional motel in western Canada that serves any sort of breakfast. The rooms are a little dated but service and management are fantastic.

Everything was great it was very enjoyable. The water in my shower would fluctuate from very hot to…read morecold at random and the wifi was extremely poor. But other than those two things everything was great!!

On our way to AK on a motorcycle ride. When we walked into the lobby, the manager met us to welcome…read moreus and show us a special place to park our four bikes. It was basically right off the lobby. They treated us very well. The only big issue was no air conditioning and it was approaching 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit!!! Since our rooms were across from each other we opened the windows and hall doors and got good air flow. But at night it was pretty warm. The other issue was the breakfast area. Pretty small and with no a/c it was a bit toasty, so to speak. But it was great other than that. We'd stay here again.

Building is pretty run down. Needs renovation. Hallway had a funny smell. Hands down best service I…read morehave ever had at a hotel. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was good. Hotel was also very pet friendly.

Nice little cabins in a beautiful location. Kitchens are fully stocked with plates, equipment and…read moreglassware. Large refrigerator. Several beds and a washer and dryer. Sitting on the aged house decks and soaking up the view is the attraction here. But there are some caveats. The worst is the train. Diesel trains come through at all different hours of the day and night. The tracks are so close to the cabins that it's a real atmosphere spoiler. They make talking difficult and shake the rooms. Next is the Wi-Fi, it is pretty bad. It's got a short reach so you can disconnect in the rooms easily. There is no cell service. For some that's an advantage, for others it's not. We were also asked to put our phones on airplane mode if we didn't need to access the Wi-Fi because it uses up their satellite data. Not really my problem. And lastly, the taps are connected to a creek and the water is discoloured. They provide bottled water, however. If these points don't bother you, you should be pretty happy. It's a unique location.

I wish I'd been traveling like this to Vancouver and the island always, it's so convenient! For a…read morelittle less than you'd spend traveling by car, and for wayyyy less time, you can get from Prince Rupert to the island. Instead of a flight, and trying to pack everything into one or two bags, you can take your whole car stuffed full and your pup. Hello Costco run! I loved my first overnight and drive on experience. Spending 18-20 hours not driving was excellent for starting vacation and for ending it. We had a room, got to visit our pup every couple hours, and even had some gluten free food options from the cafe. Overall, something I'd do again and absolutely will recommend to others.

Awesome sea cruising to be had at BCFerries Corp. Haida…read moreGwaii , Bella Coola (as mentioned in 'Iron Man'- movie. Port Hardy on N. Vancouver Island. Are my personal favorites. Vancouver to Vancouver Island is a commuter's dream ride. It is a great way to get your sea legs!