Gastown Shared Apartment

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The Gastown Residence in the historic Blood Alley Building at 23 W Cordova St offers modern living with vintage charm. Featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows, the units blend contemporary finishes with the building’s historic character. Located in Vancouver’s vibrant Gastown neighborhood, residents enjoy easy access to trendy shops, cafes, and nightlife, all while being surrounded by the area’s rich history and unique atmosphere

Room type

Single /Economy single

Bathroom

En-suite/Shared

Board status

Self-catering

Available

01 April – 31 August 2025

Arrival and departure

Saturday/Saturday

Residence overview

Your home-away-from-home experience with EC

Your neighborhood

Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, blends historic charm with modern vibrancy. Known for its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and the iconic Steam Clock, it offers a unique mix of history, culture, and nightlife. The area is packed with trendy boutiques, art galleries, top-rated restaurants, and craft cocktail bars, making it a hotspot for both locals and tourists. By day, visitors can explore its rich history and boutique shopping, while at night, Gastown transforms into a lively hub with an energetic dining and nightlife scene.

Key Features

Gym Facilities

Music and Listening Room

BBQ and Picnic areas

Lift

Communal Kitchen, Dining and Lounge

Rooftop

Games Room

Laundry Facilities

Your Accommodation

Located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, Blood Alley is an 11-storey residential building offering stylish apartments. Each bedroom has a lock and is thoughtfully furnished with a small bed, wardrobe, desk, and desk lamp. The apartments feature modern matte black kitchens with striking white quartz countertops and minimalist bathrooms, creating a comfortable living environment.

Luggage drop off service is not available.
24-Hour Security and CCTV on site.
Utility included.

Room Options

Single /Economy single with En-suite/Shared bathroom.

Room Furnishings

Each apartment has one washer and one dryer at no additional cost.

Common Areas

Free-Wifi, Laundry Facilities, Gym Facilities, Music and Listening Room, BBQ and Picnic areas, Communal Kitchen, Dining and Lounge, Games Room, Rooftop.

Kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, oven, pans, pots, plates, bowls, cutlery.

Cleaning

Cleaning Service provided for shared spaces only.

Student are responsible for cleaning their bedroom during their stay- a deep cleaning is done before new students arrives to the room. Shared spaces are cleaned once a week.

House rules

Arrival procedures

You will receive an email from VanMates regarding arrival procedures containing the check-in instructions, your apartment number, and room name one week prior to arrival. Please carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the email: email, phone contact, and exact arrival details are required at least two weeks in advance. Responding to the email can help ensure that you clearly understand the arrival procedures and any other important information related to your travel or stay.

Airport pickup

If you booked an airport transfer, someone will meet you at the airport and bring you to your residence.
If you are at International arrivals, you will meet an EC Transfer Representative after you walk through 2 sets of automatic doors. They will be wearing a yellow t-shirt and holding a yellow sign with the EC logo on it and standing across from the wooden statues. If you are at Domestic Arrivals, collect your bag from the baggage carousel and wait in that area. You will see an EC Transfer Representative wearing a yellow t-shirt and holding a yellow sign with the EC logo on it. If after 10 minutes you cannot see the EC representative, just call +1 604.988.7639 or text/WhatsApp +1.778.773.5466 (from the public phone, information desk or a mobile phone).

If your flight is missed, delayed, or cancelled, or if there is any other problem, you should notify EC Transfer Representative by calling +1 604.988.7639 or text / WhatsApp +1.778.773.5466 (from the information desk or a mobile phone) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost.

Get Directions

Journey to school

Arrival and Departure

Arrival day: Saturday (Sunday arrival is possible on request)
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Early check-in is possible depending on availability at additional cost of $45.

A self-check in email instruction will be sent out a week prior to their arrival.

Departure day: Saturday

Check-out: 10:00 am.

Late check-out is not possible

Address

23 W Cordova St,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1C7, Canada

Phone number: +1 (672) 200 5924

Journey to school

15 Minutes walking to school.

Gallery

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*Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.

House Rules

Students must be 18 + to choose this residence
Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and facilities, but bedrooms are single gender.
Guests are allowed but no staying overnight.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the residence.
While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others
EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag.
Students are required to follow EC Student Code of Conduct, failure to do so can result in termination of the accommodation.

For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to EC accommodation policy.

Cancellations

Cancellation prior to arrival

Students cancelling or postponing within 14 days of arrival date, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a one-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and the accommodation placement fee.

Cancellation after arrival

Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply.

Arrival procedure

A self-check in email instruction will be sent out a week prior to their arrival.

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FAQS

Can I keep staying at my student accommodation in Vancouver after my EC English course?

The accommodation is only available for the duration of the course. Accommodation is usually booked from Saturday to Saturday.

If I choose a shared-bedroom for my student accommodation in Vancouver, who will I be sharing with?

You will be sharing your room with another EC student of the same gender. When students are sharing rooms, we try our best to place students together from different countries or languages, although this is not always guaranteed.

For my homestay student accommodation in Vancouver, how do you assign the host family?

This is based on availability and any special requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.

Which type of student accommodation in Vancouver should I choose?

Choosing a Vancouver accommodation type depends on your lifestyle preferences. If you want to practice your English with a local Canadian family over homecooked meals, you should consider a homestay with local Vancouver hosts. If you want more independence and connection with other students, a shared apartment or student house may be the perfect choice.