Available 01 April – 31 August 2025
Description of Local Area
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.
Description of 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.
Miscellaneous
- 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.
- Each apartment has one washer and one dryer at no additional cost
- Kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, oven, pans, pots, plates, bowls, cutlery.
- Luggage drop off service is not available
- 24-Hour Security and CCTV on site
- Utility included
Accommodation Features
Room facilities
Safety box
Tv
Phone
Heating
Air conditioning
Fan
Bed linen
Towels
Iron
Hairdryer
Wifi
Room cleaning
Building facilities
- Cleaning Service provided for shared spaces only
- Free-Wifi
- Laundry Facilities
- Gym Facilities
- Music and Listening Room
- BBQ and Picnic areas
- Communal Kitchen, Dining and Lounge
- Games Room
- Lift
- Rooftop
Room Type
Single / Economy Single
Bathroom Type
Ensuite / Shared
Board Status
Self-catering
Gallery
Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
Address
23 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C7, Canada
Phone Number
+1 (672) 200 5924
Emergency Number
+1 (236)-514-1230
Journey to school
15 Minutes walking to school
Arrival and departure
Arrival day: Saturday ( Sunday arrival is possible)
Check-in: 16:00
Early check-in is possible depending on availability at additional cost of $45.Departure day: Saturday
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
Late check out is not possible.
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.
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.