Urban Retreat Hostel

I stayed at the hostel for 2 months while on big white, and it really does have the best location on the mountain! Ski in-Ski out hostels are pretty well unheard of, so it was a dream being able to ski right off the run to the front door and not having to carry my skis up the hill. The hostel is constantly being cleaned and the bathrooms are always spotless, great kitchen facilities and plenty of seating in the TV room. Great wifi speed too. Just be prepared to really consolidate your essentials as there's not much storage space in the shared rooms, and BYO lock for the lockers. I will definitely stay here again!

Urban Retreat = Excellent Value. The staff, especially the front desk management, were friendly, informative and welcoming. The hostel was super clean. The kitchen was spacious and had everything you needed. The decor and art work was funky and professionally done, creating a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

Incredible staff, easy to get along with! Had an amazing time here for 4 months, made great friends including with the staff. The place has a relaxed and positive vibe about it. Prices were very reasonable, extremely clean and involving. WIFI is fast and reliable too.

Great place to stay in the eyes of a few 30 year olds! I traveled with 2 girlfriends and stayed in the 8 bed dorm. Roommates were fantastic! Hostel was spotless. Someone always cleaning the main hallway or bathrooms. Great sleeps, no issues with hostel noise. Make sure to bring an extension cord/bar if staying in a dorm. Happened to bring one and there was very limited outlets so it came in handy. There are large lockers inside the dorm rooms. Large outdoor shared locker for all the ski/board equipment. There were signs saying they were having issues with their hot water, but this was a non issue for us as we always had a hot shower. 5 minute walk to the main village. Heading back to the hostel uphill does take your breath away. You are able to ski down to the hostel off any run that takes you to the village. In the morning you can walk up the snowy walk to ski out or walk down the road to the village to start your day. We always chose to walk down to grab a coffee at globe to start our day caffeinated. We utilized big white shuttle service to get to and from the airport in Kelowna. Great service! The only thing I would have liked to have had at the hostel was a hot tub…. But can’t beat the price and the great company.

I stayed here for months on end and I haven't a single complaint; Great, friendly staff. Fun, involving atmosphere. Incredibly reasonable pricing. The wifi is fast and reliable, the facilities are in a good state of operation, and everything is consistently cleaned (seriously, there will not be a time where you won't find a staff member cleaning something). The hostel does have strict rules, but this makes for easy living, and a quiet sleep - Urban Retreat has everything you need at a discount price - one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in.

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Such a good crew! Staff are amazing and Bree the manager is the best. The whole place is spotlessly clean.. staff are always keeping the public areas tidy and clean. The atmosphere is super friendly and the location is perfect. Would highly recommend for short or long stays! 5 stars all the way!

Fantastic place to stay, ski in and out and 5 minutes walk to Big White Village and Gondola. Friendly, helpful staff and everything was kept immaculately clean. Plenty of room and heating to feel comfortable. I will definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

I spend my winters at various ski resorts so I stay in lots of hostels & cheap hotels. I stayed at urban retreat at big white for about 2 months and the experience was honestly exceptional. It’s notablly better than any other ski resort hostel I’ve stayed at.It’s very clean, the staff and residents are very kind. There’s a large option of board games and movies to choose from and it’s a super fun place to hangout and meet new people. Quiet time is well inforced so you always get a good nights sleep and the hostel is basically right in the village center while also being ski in/ski out. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I stayed in the hostel last season and it was unreal! Everything you would want from a hostel- heaps of friendly people , made so many new friends from all over the world . Ski in ski out made it super easy to get straight onto the runs and being super central to the village meant we didn’t have an issue being able to go out and get home easily !The management takes the time to make sure everyone stay is going well, the rooms are cleaned daily as well as the bathrooms/ kitchens etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing a place to stay for the season! :)

If I could give 10 stars I would! Honesty best hotel I’ve ever stayed at by far! The place is absolutely immaculate in terms of cleanliness. Everyone is friendly, the management team go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and the location is as ski in ski out as it gets! Thank you so much to the team at urban retreat for making my short yet sweet season at Big White a time I will never forget!