This is your classic, no-frills hotel right in the thick of the action. It’s not fancy, but it’s clean, comfortable, and usually one of the lower-priced options for a private room in the main Village. You can walk to the lifts in under 10 minutes. The ironic twist: While the rooms are basic, the hotel is home to the Bearfoot Bistro, one of the most expensive and decadent restaurants in town. You can sleep on a budget upstairs and blow your savings on oysters and vodka tasting downstairs.

Often overlooked, this place sits right near the "Village Gate" bus loop and is a very short walk to the gondolas. The decor feels a bit stuck in the 90s, but the location is prime and the prices are often lower than the big brand names next door. It has a decent outdoor pool and hot tub area that gets the job done after a ski day. Top tip: Ask for a room away from the nightclub side if you plan on sleeping before 2 AM on a Saturday.

If you are actually looking for "cheap," this is it. Located in the Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood (about a 15-minute bus/drive south of the Village), this hostel was built for the 2010 Olympics, so it’s surprisingly modern and clean compared to the hostels you backpacked through in Europe. It has a massive kitchen to cook your own meals, which saves you even more cash. The trade-off: You aren’t in the Village. You’ll be taking the #10 or #20 bus to get to the lifts, but for the price difference, it’s usually worth the commute.

This is the modern solution to Whistler’s expensive hotel problem. Be Warned… It isn’t a hotel in the traditional sense; it’s a capsule hotel. You get a "pod" (a bed with a curtain and a fan), and you share bathrooms. If you are a solo traveller or a couple that really likes each other, this could the best way to stay right in the Village without spending a fortune. The design is rad, the rooftop bar is awesome, and you are steps from the gondola. The reality check: It’s small. Really small. Don't bring your massive ski bag and three suitcases.