Great place to stay the night. Had a lovely atmosphere. Moni was really friendly, showed me around and gave me tips on where to go and what to do. Nice communal areas for cooking, relaxing or reading a book, indoors and out. Lovely place. Would definitely go back. Thanks :-) More

I can't say enough good things about Nicol Street Hostel It is set in a beautiful location in Nanaimo, overlooking the ocean. This Hostel is well maintained, clean and very cozy.  This Hostel has all the ammonites to make your stay rememberable including a outdoor shower, free Internet with use of a public computer, house phone, TV room with cable,... More

So friendly! couldn't speak higher of the staff, had a grea stay there. A really nice clean hostel. Great vibe around the place. This is the only Hostel worth staying in Nanaimo. More

I stayed there for one night, because in Nanaimo I couldn't explorer much things. It is a small Hostel with 20 beds and a very friendly staff. There is free high speed Internet, a very great kitchen, with all staff you need and a clean bathroom. In the hostel you can do a lots of things, TV, playing games, reading... More

This is my very favorite hostel and I have traveled by way of hostels for the last 40 years. There is a lovely garden and a panoramic view of a working harbour. The hostel is quiet and clean with a serene feel to it. All essentials are here with a sweet open air shower and bathroom for the campers. It's... More

One of the best , - Lynn, Karine,Jude, Kiara, will, David, Hanna. Thanks Mary Ellen, Moni & John. More

It's not my first time staying at the NIH on Nicol Street in Nanaimo. I find it great to have lots of clean towels, a tidy fridge, a quiet time all night, and great views of Nanaimo harbour with my morning tea. I like the mid-island climate, so I have stopped in Nanaimo a few times. Since 2007 I've been... More

Dirty, small, smelly, noisy the worst hostel we have ever stayed in. More