Toronto Hostels

Pros: Excellent location. Super nice staff!

Pros: Great location, near beautiful and important places in Downtown. The building is amazing. I liked specifically the view on the rooftop and the pub in the basement.

Cons: My safebox didn't work and anyone got to fix it. There are many homeless people asking money in this neighborhood, but it's safe. However, it can scare some people.

Pros: Bed was comfortable, showers were in a central spot on floor as opposed to room and luggage could be stored after checkout should you want to venture prior to catching transportation for next destination.

Cons: I would of liked a bit later checkout as I arrived late evening and only was in Toronto for a night.

Cons: The noise from the other rooms at the same floors is terrible. You can hear everything.

Pros: Good security, comfy beds and the staff were great. Location was great and fairly close to most things like bus stops, train stations & shopping centres. The cavern bar was quite cool and trendy.

Cons: The rooms were crazy hot, need to install some better ventilation. The free breakfast was garbage, should definitely have a better meal set out for what you pay.

Pros: The place is located in the centre, walking distance to everywhere. Many restaurants nearby. CF Eaton Centre is 5 - 10 mins away. And there is a great bar & restaurant at the basement for you to chill! Everything is so perfect! Loved it so much.

Cons: No

Pros: Everybody who stayed with me in the same room was silence:)) But All staff in Hostel are kind. And breakfast was so nice. Location as well. I took early flight, There is near Union station. I walked from hostel to the station for 10minutes(I felt not too long distance) Cityhall and some landmark are near there So Good

Pros: Its one of the best hostels that i ever had

Pros: This hostel is clean and tidy. The breakfast wasn't the best breakfast ever. But for the price you pay, it is ok. You have small lockers that are just big enough for a normal size backpack and you have small safe above the bed which is practical.

Cons: There are not a lot of space in the bedrooms

Pros: The location was great and close to downtown and transit. We could easily walk to most places from there. The price was hard to beat, especially for the location.

Cons: The listing was somewhat misleading. They only have 1 or 2 beds in the room. 1 bed is for 1-2 people and 2 beds is for 3-4 people. The listing made it sound like it would have more beds in each room. I booked a room for 3 and it only had 2 beds. Still would have booked it, but set your expectations accordingly. Also, the bedding didn't seem like it was cleaned.

Pros: The bed was incredibly comfortable. There was also a high powered fan in the room, which was great. The temperature was perfect and the fan helped drown out traffic noise. Also, the hostel itself was very quiet and they did their best to keep everything clean.

Cons: It's an old building and upkeep wasn't so kept up. Also, the entrance made me think "oh no, what have I done?" but once you haul your luggage up a long, narrow flight of stairs, the hostel is actually quite nice.

Pros: Breakfast2, Staff, room

Pros: Shower was incredibly mouldy and disgusting, didnt even have a handle to turn it on, it had been ripped off and never fixed. I dont think that place has ever been cleaned. Please don't ever stay here!! Not safe and not clean!!!

Cons: Not in a good area, so far away from everything and I didn't feel safe at all! The entrance is a side door down a sketchy street with a tiny little sign, looks like you about to walk into some creepy factory. Carpet and couches in shared areas are filthy! Beds are so uncomfortable, i had springs sticking into my back the whole night. Had a sad excuse for a pillow and the bunk beds were the cheapest things I've ever seen. It really hurt to walk up the steps as it was just a think bit of metal. Room was pretty gross... No light in the room except for a small lamp... Ceiling looked like it had water damage and all the walls were scuffed up and in need of paint. Lots of electrical cords going around everywhere, was impossible to not step on them when getting down from bunk bed. Sheets were stained and towels smelt weird. I had a bad headache after having a quick shower from the overwhelming smell of mould. The showeres were split so you had to shower in the same room as some other guest... Not separated by sex which made me even more uncomfortable as a solo female traveller. Highly, HIGHLY recommend saving your money and finding something elsewhere. Don't ever stay here! Sad excuse for a hostel.

Pros: The area is very interesting, the tram takes you anywhere quickly.

Cons: The pictures present a completely different situation. They are taken only in places which can be safely presented. The bathrooms were extremely dirty when we arrived, they were cleaned once a day but only on the surface, you had to watch out not to touch anything. Many weird people enter the building and go to the basement, it seems like a lot of people who do not stay in the hostel go in or out. I would very much discourage any solo travelling woman to stay there. The sinks are in the common area, not in the bathroom so you have to watch your face and teeth with a bunch of guys watching you. The private room had a very weak lock and the staff could not offer any locker to store valuables.

Pros: It was exactly what I expect a hostel to be! A place to sleep and eat. Friendly guests and staff. Clean sheets and a pillow.

Pros: The location is very good. The common areas are nice and the price is reasonable

Cons: We stayed in the double room. To access the room or the toilet, it was trough the main dorm disturbing the sleeping of everybody. Also, our room was very noisy (bad insulation from the street's noise) and the bed was squeaky. The last bad part for us was that the WiFi was not functioning (overloaded?) and we do not had data in the country.

Pros: The room itself was quite comfy. Nice double bed and a clothes rail to hang clothes up on. A bus stop was right almost right outside and takes you directly to the centre. Good value for money if you are just looking for somewhere to sleep.

Cons: Only two bathrooms between approximately 12 guests meant I was waiting over an hour one morning to shower. My room was quite clean, but the bathroom and communal areas definitely needed to be cleaned more regularly. Wifi did not work in my room throughout my stay. No mirror in my room.

Pros: - The receptionist was really friendly and welcoming, and she was honestly the highlight of this stay. - That was cheap... but you get what you pay for.

Cons: - Washrooms and kitchen were really dirty, and it seemed that no one really cared about the cleanliness of the place. Both were super smelly in the morning, a bit discouraging when you're about to take your breakfast. - Beds are not what you can see in the pictures (at least for the 10 people dorm), they have a super shaky setting, the stairs to climb on it are not convenient (on top of that I had the AC machine just in front of my stairs) and they're not really comfortable. - The night was endless, I've been woken up several times, not by my fellow roommates but by people screaming and singing in the street, cars alarm going off and so on... - The hostel has a weird, not really friendly atmosphere. The common area looks like a squat. - The area is a bit dodgy, didn't feel really comfortable alone at night.

Cons: The bathrooms are so dirty, the bed is not comfortable.

Pros: Very friendly staff that could answer every question and were always happy to help! Also a nice setting and decor, lots of students.

Pros: I went there for a night with a friend. We had a show at the Budweiser stage venue that was really close by so its location was perfect! We didn't stay long (we took a shower, slept and left super early) but we really like the place

Cons: It's a bit hard to find, since there is no indication on the door outside. Just be sure to have the address with you

Pros: Location was great.

Cons: No coffee or tea.

Pros: I was originally supposed to stay several days. My trip changed and I only stayed one night. I wish it had been more. I was very impressed with everything about Kennsington Market House, especially the cleanliness of the place.

Pros: Cheap and cheerful, really nice location

Cons: This is not a hotel, it's a budget hostel. If you come expecting a hotel you will be disappointed but if you come knowing its a hostel then you'll be happy

Pros: Excellent location! Right next to Kensington market. Very nice staff.

Pros: Proximity to Kensington Market. Clean “hostel” style accommodation.

Cons: It’s a room to crash at - no frills here. Shortage of bathrooms / competing for the shower. Room is small, furniture cheap and sparse.

Pros: The accommodation was clean and had fresh bedding.

Cons: I was not asked for any ID upon checkin. The room is half painted and the paint and plaster is chipping off. The room is also damp. The mattress is springy and the bathroom has mould on the ceiling and in the sink. I was shown to my room and was then told this is a cash only business. The guy who let me into the building waited around for me to unpack my bag so I could get the cash but didn’t have any work/ID badge or anything on!

Pros: Privacy was great!!

Cons: Everything was great no complaints:

Pros: The location was perfect for all we wanted to do in the city. We had a rented car and easily found parking in an overnight lot nearby.

Pros: Location was not to bad

Cons: Very basic, over charged for what really is. Cash only.

Pros: Last minute availability

Cons: Not knowing my fellow boarders

Pros: Bed was comfortable. Was very close to downtown. Walking distance to food, stores and transit.

Cons: There was a shared kitchen, but hardly anything to use in terms of dishes. Glasses would have been appreciated. Shower and bathroom were very rough looking. Did not want to use. Was clean but could be updated to look less sketchy. We were located in the basement - and could hear people above us in the room above. Parking was a bit tight at back, but was at least available.

Pros: Good location.

Cons: Had to pay cash on arrival. Best to pay online.

Pros: Aircon in room was great. Staff super helpful and worked well with guests. I appreciated this as also security and lockers in rooms as well. Access close to public transport.

Cons: Could I suggest that in the bathroom somewhere to place dry clothes and toiletries be provided close to the showers. Also some means of drying hands in the washroom after using facilities.

Pros: Great price and great location

Cons: Stairwells were a bit creepy Lounge/TV area was not very comfy (seating wss very hard) Needing the swipe card to open just about every door was super annoying - especially when you wake up to pee in the middle of the night and lock yourself out of the dorm room (and reception is closed then!)

Cons: Blood on the floors, bathroom seemed not to be cleaned for days. Incredibly noisy, you hear every door in the whole hostel.

Pros: the location, access to transport, if you prefer to walk is also a good tour to the Downtown, the reception staff always cordial and willing to help.

Cons: there was always a strange smell in the hallways and in the washrooms

Pros: There were no positives in my experience

Cons: First incident they over charged my card. I had to get a refund for $79 upon arrival. Second incident, I’m give a key to the double room I booked and it hasn’t even been cleaned. Bed was like someone had just gotten out of it. Navigating the corridors it smelt like urine. I later discovered this was due to the unsanitary and non functional condition of the me s bathroom. Stall was out. After I arrived back at reception I was given another key, to which again the room was not cleaned and same as the first. The receptionist then proceeded to check the other rooms before and had to check several before she found a clean room. Once I finally arrived in my room, it was “clean” but was thrashed which I guess is somewhat expected for a Hostel type set up. I then tried to lock the door, and the lock was broken, which isn’t really a safe thing for guests. I then heard the woman from reception arguing outside my room in the corridor arguing with the cleaner as to why the rooms were not cleaned. It was a very aggressive conversation and she was talking to this employee in a very rude manner. Finally I decided to go elsewhere as the cost effective approach to my trip clearly wasn’t the right one. I said to the woman behind reception that this was not going to work for me and that we needed to come to some agreement for a partial refund (I booked non-refundable) She talked to her manager and said it’s fine, you need to handle through booking.com and we will approve the refund. They then later declined the refund and I am now handling through my card issues. I would not recommend staying here. It’s unclean and uncomfortable. I should have known better.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: It smelled really bad and the windows of the room were broken. There were insects as well. Very uncomfortable.

Pros: Very good roommates. I got lucky. The hostel allowed me to extend my stay with minimal hassle.

Cons: Non smoking rooms were my prime requirement. But people are allowed to smoke on balconies and it blows right into the room, so I was breathing in smoke all the time. Bins in the toilet are full and spilling over

Cons: The room is so dusty. They haven't clean a floor, a table, a chair, a closet....

Pros: The staff was nice. Made two reservations for different days, the second room on the 4th floor was cleaner than the first one on the 2nd floor.

Cons: Breakfast a little bit poor. Only cereals, milk, if you were faster than the other you could get also the bagel or fruit. otherwise toast were available. No lift The room on the 2nd floor on my first stay was dirty and also the toilette/shower on the same floor was very dirty.

Pros: Nothing absolute dump. Didn’t even stay the 2 nights. The photo of the place very deceptive it was just of the lobby. Feel like I got ripped off

Cons: Everything

Pros: It is in a really good location, you can walk around and see lot of things

Cons: When my friend and I arrived, the property itself looked sketchy. The person in charge of the check-in had to put their ear on every door to check room occupancy. With all the disorganization and poor maintenance, we chose to go somewhere else, causing us both sleep loss that night.

Pros: There wasn’t anything to like.

Cons: We arrived for check in and when you arrive they have a phone hanging up outside which you pick up and speak to the manger to let him know you’re there so he can tell you the code for the door as there is no reception at all. As we arrived early for check in the manager tried to charge me $15 to check in early and when I said no he said ok ok $10 so I hung up the phone and sat in Tim Horton’s until 3pm. The rooms were small and the bed was extremely uncomfortable so were the pillows, they were rock hard neither my partner nor me slept that night. We chose a room with a bathroom and it was pretty bad to be honest, it’s was basically a home made piece of plastic stuck to the wall with a shower head sticking out the other side. Wouldn’t recommend.

Pros: Location is good.

Cons: Walls are paper thin and you could hear complete conversations from your neighbours. Showers pumps incredibly loud. The basement apartments are so low that even at 5’10 I struggled. Hallways are so narrow you can barely fit a suitcase. On the main floor there are random boxes everywhere.

Pros: Nothing, The room didn't have windows, it was very small. I couldn't been stand while taking bath. Definitly it doesn't worth a dollar. Very poor conditions. I don't recomend it to no one.

Cons: The room didn't have windows, it was very small. I wasn't clean, I couldn't been stand while taking bath. Definitly it doesn't worth a dollar. Very poor conditions. I don't recomend it to no one.

Pros: Great location

Pros: All I needed was a bed and private shower and bathroom.very very basic as I only needed to sleep after a couple of days shoppin.will definitely go back.

Cons: Wi-fi signal upstairs was poor.i had to go halfway downstairs to get reception.

Pros: Everything sucks , people are so disrespectful and rude . Don’t ever go there the hosts fool people like I was fooled and many more with me .

Cons: Everything

Pros: Good, private, prime location.

Cons: there could be food or snacks for sale on premises.

Cons: The noise is ridiculous & all day & night. Staff has lack of communication with each other. Majority of noise comes from staff.

Pros: It was pretty cheap and a last minute booking, decent distance from town

Cons: One of the blankets was smelly It was a sketchy looking place We were sent to a different place than what we were booked for, and were only told when we arrived