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Best value for downtown Toronto. Beds from under $25 per night. On site bar and restaurant. Free wireless, guest kitchen, 24 hour reception, outdoor patio, fireplace and more. Groups welcome
Global Village Backpackers is Toronto’s original backpackers and student travel hostel, located downtown in the King & Queen Street West area. Home to the famous Departure Lounge bar - Toronto's only backpacker bar open to the public.
Toronto's Original Backpackers Hostel is located within a few minutes walk to all of Toronto's major attractions including the CN Tower, SkyDome, and the Entertainment District. Backpackers can catch a hockey, baseball or basketball game, or get down at one of Toronto's hottest nightclubs.
I have never stayed here, but I have drank here before and it is a REALLY fun time! The people are great and the prices are good. My friend stayed here for about 3 months though and he loved it. He didn't have any issues with theft or violence and he made a lot of good friends. I haven't heard many bad things and it is quite the party scene!
The hostel is in a great location; plenty of space inside and a decent beer garden, I quite enjoyed the pancake breakfasts and friendly travelers staying.
Friendly reception staff, but the showers were not the cleanest, nor the water pressure that great. Not the place i would trust to prepare food. But looks like a great place for a party and a few drinks.
The structure is fatiscent and in poor hygienic conditions.
Known as the Spadina Hotel for most of its life, Global Village Backpackers is a privately-owned hostel-style accommodation designed for young travelers and for the young at heart. It's perfect for students and young adults who prefer hostels to more expensive hotels. There are 200 beds in all, including some themed, private rooms. Its central downtown location makes it convenient to tour the... more
Toronto's Original Backpackers Hostel is located within a few minutes walk to all of Toronto's major attractions including the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and the Entertainment District. The "Village" offers backpackers 190 beds, 24-hour reception, card security, air-conditioning, huge common areas, shared washrooms on every floor, self-serve kitchen, laundry, storage lockers, free wireless... more