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Viva Tower
1311 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
Viva Tower is one of the residences Positively Languages offers to students of Positively Languages Vancouver English School, at 1311 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada. Accommodation is booked together with your course, and Topstudy can arrange both in one quote.
Viva Tower on Howe Street puts you in a shared apartment with its own kitchen, lounge and dining area. Apartments are mixed gender but bedrooms are not, bathrooms are shared, and some twin rooms use bunk beds. You need to be 18 or over, and the minimum stay is one week. The school is a 5-minute bike ride or a 12-minute walk. Positively Languages' 2026 list price starts at C$550 a week.
Bedrooms come with a closet, desk, lamp and chair. Kitchens include an oven, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, dishwasher and an iron, and there's a washer and dryer in the apartment. The building has a gym, and Positively Languages notes that Wi-Fi and utilities are included. Linen and towels are supplied on arrival, and common areas are cleaned every two weeks. A C$300 deposit is payable before arrival, and visitors may stay until 23:00.
2026 prices
| Room | Per person, per week |
|---|---|
| Twin room, shared bathroom | C$550 |
| Single room, shared bathroom | C$660 |
Positively Languages's 2026 list prices, accommodation only. Seasonal supplements, placement and transfer fees can apply; your quote shows the full price.
Key facts
- Address
- 1311 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Availability
- For students 18+
- Minimum stay
- One week
- Check-in / check-out
- Check-in is on Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 Check-out is on Saturday 10:00
- 24-hour security
- Yes
- Visitors allowed
- Yes — Until 23:00
- Smoking allowed
- No
- Quiet hours
- From 22:00 - 7:00
- Room cleaning
- Cleaned on arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, common areas of suites cleaned every two weeks
- Linen
- Linen cleaned on arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own linen
- Deposit
- Yes; $300 to be paid before arrival
Rooms
- Multi-bedroom apartments, (apartments are mixed gender but bedrooms are not), some twin rooms have bunkbeds, shared and mixed male and female bathroom(s) in the apartment, shower, bath, private kitchen, lounge/ common area and dining area
In your bedroom
- Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair
Kitchen
- Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, blender, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
Facilities
- Gym
Services
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
- Linen and towels
- Cleaning of common areas every two weeks
- Students are responsible for tidying up after themselves
- Removing garbage
Nearby
- Granville Island
- Yaletown
- Robson St. shopping area
- Alberni St. shopping area
- Beaches
Getting around
| On foot | By bike | By bus | By train / subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To the school | 12 min | 5 min | 15 min | – |
| To the nearest supermarket | 5 min | – | – | – |
| To the city centre | 5 min | – | – | – |
| To the main airport | – | – | 45 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked questions
How far is Viva Tower from Positively Languages Vancouver English School?
About 5 minutes by bike.
How much does Viva Tower cost?
Positively Languages's 2026 list price starts at C$550 per person per week (Twin room, shared bathroom: C$550; Single room, shared bathroom: C$660). Seasonal supplements and booking fees can apply; your quote confirms the final price.
What kind of rooms does Viva Tower have?
Multi-bedroom apartments, (apartments are mixed gender but bedrooms are not), some twin rooms have bunkbeds, shared and mixed male and female bathroom(s) in the apartment, shower, bath, private kitchen, lounge/ common area and dining area.
What is the minimum age at Viva Tower?
Viva Tower accepts students aged 18 and over.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Viva Tower?
Check-in is on Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 Check-out is on Saturday 10:00
Can I have guests at Viva Tower?
Yes: Until 23:00.
How do I book Viva Tower?
Choose Viva Tower when you book your course at Positively Languages Vancouver English School. Ask Topstudy for a free quote and we will confirm availability and the current weekly price.
Other residences for Positively Languages Vancouver English School
- King Edward Townhouses · from C$550 a week
Details come from Positively Languages's fact sheet for this residence (2026) and its 2026 price list. Facilities and house rules can change; we confirm everything in your quote. Download the original fact sheet (PDF)