Though it's certainly not a glamorous address, the YWCA Hotel in Downtown Vancouver ticks all the boxes for the mature budget traveler: it's cheap, clean, well-located and has enough security in place to guarantee that it doesn't turn into a party zone in the evening hours. Within walking distance of Gastown and Yaletown, the ideal location makes it easy to overlook the slightly musty bathrooms and overall dorm-like atmosphere. Book a private room, and you'll be happy to spend the money you've saved on shopping and dining.