Experience a splash of funky Canadian style and fair dinkum Australian hospitality!
Proud winners of the HI-Canada Ivy Deveruex Award for the most outstanding hostel of the year in 2007.
HI-Nanaimo, the Painted Turtle Guesthouse, is located near the waterfront in the downtown Arts District of Nanaimo. Our 1875 heritage building has freshly renovated rooms and great on-site amenities, including FREE internet, FREE linen and towels, kitchen & dining, lounge with fireplace and guitar, games, coin operated laundry, and on-site lounge. Private, family and dorm rooms available.
Gateway to internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the Harbour City and features a fabulous ocean-side location, boutique shops, restaurants & galleries. Easily accessible by ferry from Vancouver, and a great base camp to venture to other Island destinations including Victoria & Tofino to experience the Island's natural beauty, attractions, and endless recreational and adventure pursuits.