To some, the area around the Hostel may seem seedy or dangerous, but it’s far from either situation. A seasoned traveller with any common sense knows that every city has its share of social problems, and can spot a truly dangerous environment. I stay at the Ocean Island Hostel every time I visit Victoria, and have never experienced any situation that would make me reconsider coming back again and again. The property itself is amazing, clean, friendly, safe, and convenient to everything Victoria has to offer, and I can’t wait to return on my next visit.