Toronto Hostels

Formerly The Spadina Hotel, host to the likes of Jack Nicholson and The Rolling Stones, 'The Village' is Toronto's original and largest youth hostel. Conveniently located downtown, steps away from the top attractions with 24-hour reception, swipe-card security, air conditioning, free wireless Internet, huge common areas, outdoor patio and Toronto's only Backpacker Bar. Beds from $25 a night.

The Toronto Travellers Home is a non-smoking hostel that offers a wide variety of accommodation types including some private rooms with ensuites. Every room is equipped with a TV, a telephone and free wired and wireless Internet access. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, two fully-equipped kitchens and air conditioning. The hostel is located near Chinatown and the Kensington Market.

Featuring beautifully-furnished guest rooms equipped with wireless Internet access and cable TV, the Comfy Guest House and Suite is located in the heart of Toronto downtown near all major attractions, entertainment and shopping districts. Amenities include laundry facilities, central heating and air conditioning and parking.

Backpackers on Dundas is an international hostel that is located in the heart of Toronto, within a five-minute walk of the Eaton Centre, the club district, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Kensington Market. Guests appreciate the many on-site amenities including a full guest kitchen, air conditioning in every room, free computer use, free wireless Internet access, a common room with a large flat-screen TV and access to laundry facilities.

Pembroke House offers a wide range of room types including single, twin, double and male and female dorms with four beds. All rooms are equipped with free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, desks and phones. Guests have access to a fully-equipped kitchen and a free computer terminal. The hostel is located in the heart of downtown Toronto with easy access to attractions, restaurants and bars.

Guests of the Sage Wellness Hostel enjoy amenities like free wireless Internet access, complimentary breakfast, free use of a public computer, access to a kitchen and laundry facilities. Accommodation is provided in the Dolce Donne Place, an all-female apartment with two dorm rooms, and the City View Room which sleeps five with two bunk beds and a slide-out bed and is all-feamale. Moksha’s Place is a mixed-gender, mini-apartment ideal for couples or small groups. This apartment has its own entrance, as well as ensuite bathroom and kitchenette. Spa services are available on-site.

Neill-Wycik is a student residence at other times during the year, but during the summer becomes the Neill-Wycik Summer Hostel that caters to vacationers. Featuring four- and five-bedroom units, each with two bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge area, as well as dormitories, this hostel is an affordable place to stay when visiting Toronto from May through August. The hotel is within two minutes walk of Yonge Street and a five-minute walk of the Eaton Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square.

Located in the Annex neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, Global Guest House is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and other cultural venues. This century-old hostel offers rooms with shared and private baths and amenities like a guest kitchen, wireless Internet access and air conditioning.

Featuring modern and clean facilities, Clarence Castle offers plenty of amenities including high-speed wireless Internet access, a fully-equipped kitchen, free coffee and tea, coin-operated laundry facilities, breakfast for just $2/day, personal lockers, fresh linens, a reading room and a TV lounge. Dorm rooms and private rooms with shared or private baths are available. The Castle is located alongside a quiet urban park right in the heart of downtown Toronto.

All Days provides temporary furnished rooms and suites in Toronto that are ideal for business travellers, visitors and newcomers. Featuring four central locations, the All Days Guest House 2 is located in downtown Toronto and features amenities like a fully-equipped guest kitchen, free high-speed Internet access, free phone calls, air conditioning and lockers. Private rooms with ensuites are available and plenty of dorm-style rooms are offered with shared facilities.

The Planet Traveler is located in a century-old building that sits at the crossroads of Toronto’s most vibrant and happening neighbourhoods. Close to Kensington Market and Little Italy, this hostel offers both private and dorm rooms and a host of amenities like a rooftop bar, laundry facilities, a kitchen, free wireless Internet access, free use of Internet terminals, complimentary coffee and tea, free rice and popcorn and much more.

The University of Toronto New College Residences offers relaxing, convenient and affordable dormitory accommodation and dining services for individuals and groups for both short-term and long-term stays. Available from May through August. Located right on the campus in downtown Toronto, this hostel is air-conditioned, free wired Internet access, limited kitchen facilities and TV lounges.

The George House Toronto offers private and dorm-style accommodation with shared baths in downtown Toronto within walking distance to Dundas Square and the subway station. Amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet access, free use of the self-catering kitchen, complimentary use of a computer terminal and hairdryers.

City Guesthouse is just steps from the Sherbourne or Castlefrank subway stations and is close to many of Toronto's finest attractions. Single, twin, double and two-person dorm rooms are offered, all with shared baths. Amenities include free high-speed wireless Internet access, a kitchen and a computer with Internet access.

This hostel is a few minutes from the Eaton Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in Canada. Centrally located, it's within walking distance to major attractions, shopping areas, nightclubs, restaurants, the theatre district and the Harbourfront. Accommodation is provided in a variety of dorm ranges ranging from four beds to ten beds. Hostel amenities include a BBQ area, a guest kitchen, a pool table, laundry facilities, air conditioning, wireless Internet access, a cafe and security lockers.

Located in the Kensington Market, near the University of Toronto, the Global Village Kensington offers 48 private and dorm rooms for a total of 140 beds. Each room is equipped with cable TV, a phone and a balcony. Hostel amenities include wireless Internet access, a fully-equipped guest kitchen, laundry facilities, an on-site sushi bar, lockers and a lounge area with cable TV and games. There is no curfew at the Global Village Kensington.

Featuring a variety of room types including private rooms with ensuites and dorm-style rooms with shared baths, the Chinatown Travelers Home is close to Toronto attractions such as Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre Mall, the Harbor Front Centre and Ontario Place. This non-smoking hostel offers plenty of amenities including air conditioning, wireless Internet access, two guest kitchens and laundry facilities.

Guests of The Only Backpacker's Inn appreciate the hostel's convenient location right at Donlands subway station. Plenty of amenities are available on-site including free wireless Internet access, complimentary waffle breakfast, two large private patios, one licensed patio, a restaurant, air conditioning and laundry facilities. Accommodation is provided in six-bed and ten-bed dorms.

Offering dorm-style accommodations and private rooms with ensuites or shared baths, the Accommodations at St. Lawrence Residences is located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Hostel amenities include free Internet access, complimentary self-serve breakfast, air conditioning and a shared kitchen. Rooms have various configurations; almost all have color TV, a microwave and some even have a room fridge, a clock radio, personal environmental controls, a table and a chair.

This elegant Victorian townhouse is located in an ideal location in the heart of downtown Toronto. Close to all of Toronto's major attractions, this hostel features spacious rooms, 10-foot ceilings, air conditioning, a guest kitchen, free pancake breakfast and complimentary wireless Internet access. Dorm rooms with shared baths and private rooms with shared or private baths are available.

This hostel enjoys the best of both worlds being located downtown but on a residential street offering a quiet stay. Shared dorm rooms as well as private rooms are available. Each guests is treated to a free continental breakfast in addition to free high-speed Internet access. Storage lockers are available and a guest kitchen and common room are also featured here.

This completely rebuilt budget hotel and hostel is located in downtown Toronto, off Dundas Square. The hotel is just steps away from night clubs, restaurants, theaters and other attractions. Featuring both private rooms with ensuite bathrooms as well as shared accommodations.

Catering to seniors, students and young travellers, New Horizons Boutique Hostel features private guest rooms with ensuites. Hostel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, laundry facilities, lounges on each floor with cable TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and free coffee and tea.

Located downtown on the University of Toronto's main campus, the New College Residence halls are available to the public for short-and long-term stays between the middle of May and the end of August. A complimentary full breakfast is provided each morning and visitors share the use of common spaces that features cable televisions, refrigerators and microwaves.

Sunny Newcomer Service provides rooms for short tearm accommodation and free consulting services to new immigrants, students and travelers in Toronto. Also providing airport pick-up, small moves, transport and travelling service and more.

Available from May to August.

The Alisa Guest Home offers furnished short- and long-term accommodations, each equipped with a fridge, wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV, a side table, a desk and a chair. There are two common kitchens and three shared baths.

The Ben Guest House offers furnished rooms for accommodation and settling down services for new immigrants, students and travellers to Toronto. The guest house is situated near the woodside shoping mall of Scarborough town center and steps to all major amenities. They also provide airport pick-up, small moving, transport and traveling services. Beds from $25CAD per night.

Within walking distance of the Castle Frank subway station, Wellesley Guest House & Hostel is also close to the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. Laundry facilities, a guest kitchen and Internet access are among the on-site amenities.

Firstop Comer offer economic, temporary accommodation in centrally located homes in Toronto. Catering to new immigrants and students, Firstop offers accommodation, airport service, SIN card application, driver's license, banking, and relaxation projects.

All Days provides temporary furnished rooms and suites in Toronto that are ideal for business travellers, visitors and newcomers. Featuring four central locations, the All Days Guest House 3 is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. Amenities include private bedrooms, shared facilities, free high-speed Internet access, free phone calls, a guest kitchen, heating and air conditioning and private TVs with cable.