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Set in Toronto, 2.7 km from BMO Field, Ode offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 3.3 km from Budweiser Stage, 4 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and 4.1 km from University of Toronto. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.3 km from Exhibition Place.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units at Ode come with a seating area.

Everything was amazing. Nice, stylish rooms, the building has amazing patio. Perfect location

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9.4
Wonderful
79 reviews
Price from
$225
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Toronto, Nox Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is situated 2.2 km from University of Toronto, 2.3 km from Yonge-Dundas Square and 3.2 km from Toronto Eaton Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

I liked everything. Thank you!

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8.2
Very Good
32 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

Attractively set in Toronto, 49 Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Private parking is available on site.

Staff it was nice, building pretty clean, bathroom was nice.

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8.4
Very Good
98 reviews
Price from
$88
per night

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a balcony. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at Samesun Toronto also boast a city view. All rooms have bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Samesun Toronto include University of Toronto, Queens Park and Royal Ontario Museum. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 4 km from the hostel.

Very nice place. Enjoyed staying here for two nights. Love the location and the place was clean. Breakfast was really good.

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7.5
Good
2,983 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Situated in Toronto, within less than 1 km of Rogers Centre and a 15-minute walk of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The Clarence Park features a terrace. Built in 19th century, the property is within 1.4 km of Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and within a 10-minute walk from the CN Tower. Guests can make use of a shared lounge.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom, rooms at The Clarence Park also feature a city view. All guest rooms will provide guests with an oven.

The location is perfect, staff is superfriendly and the rooms were very niece. I loved my stay here

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7.7
Good
4,201 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

Located within downtown Toronto, this student co-op lends rooms out to the public throughout the summer. The hotel is an 8 minutes' walk from the Dundas TTC subway station.

Neill Wycik Hotel offers private rooms with shared washrooms and a kitchen area. Rooms include linens, a small towel and a bar of soap. Daily housekeeping is also available. The property also has 24/7 security and front desk staff.

Great location, great breakfast, great price, thank you

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6.5
Review score
1,522 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

University of Toronto - New College Residence - Wilson Hall Residence is located in downtown Toronto. Free WiFi is available throughout the residence.

The University of Toronto's New College Residence features single and double rooms equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning and a study desk.

Super clean and affordable for a one night stay in Toronto

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7.4
Good
1,092 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Situated in Toronto, 1.8 km from Sunnyside Beach, The Parkdale Hostellerie features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from BMO Field, 2.5 km from Budweiser Stage and 3.1 km from Exhibition Place. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Wonderful atmosphere. Huge space as common area, with TV, sofa. Nice room.

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5.9
Review score
976 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

The Only Backpacker's Inn is within 110 metres from Donlands Subway Station, in the Danforth area. It features free Wi-Fi access, shared BBQ facilities and an on-site cafe-bar/restaurant.

At The Only Backpacker's Inn you will find a shared lounge and communal kitchen area.

Staff are so nice and friendly Clean and convinient with a coffee shop and a bar downstairs Not in a downtown but right next to the train station and easy get to the downtown and the airport. You can save a lot money to stay in the downtown.

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7.8
Good
987 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Experience the excitement of Toronto city centre at one of Canada's largest universities. Situated in the city's historic district, the property is 10 minutes' walk from Spadina subway station. Free WiFi is provided.

This is a simple dorm room that students of the University of Toronto would use while the year is in session. It was clean and quiet... and it is located in a safe area ...the campus seems safe. The Univ of Toronto and this residence hall are just off of Spadina. The intersection with College Street and Spadina is very close for tramway purposes. I found relatively reasonable parking on Queen Street East for $8.00 between 6 pm and 7 am... so I had to get up fairly early to move my car from that location... but it is quite easy to use the College Street tram and then the subway for 2 stops. It is very easy to walk around and get to many neighborhoods from the lodging. If you need to go further afield, public transportaiton is handy.

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7.6
Good
576 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Neill Wycik Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,522 reviews

    Located within downtown Toronto, this student co-op lends rooms out to the public throughout the summer. The hotel is an 8 minutes' walk from the Dundas TTC subway station.

    Loved the breakfast, price, location, friendliness

  • University of Toronto - New College Residence - Wilson Hall Residence
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,092 reviews

    University of Toronto - New College Residence - Wilson Hall Residence is located in downtown Toronto. Free WiFi is available throughout the residence.

    Great value for money and our room was really spacious.

  • The Parkdale Hostellerie
    Budget options available
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 976 reviews

    Located in Toronto, 1.1 miles from Sunnyside Beach, The Parkdale Hostellerie has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Everything was good 👍✌️ good people, nice location

  • The Only Backpacker's Inn
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 987 reviews

    The Only Backpacker's Inn is within 361 feet from Donlands Subway Station, in the Danforth area. It features free Wi-Fi access, shared BBQ facilities and an on-site cafe-bar/restaurant.

    It is a great place to stay if you are on a budget.

  • Ode
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 79 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Ode offers rooms in Toronto, 1.7 miles from BMO Field and 2 miles from Exhibition Place.

    Good location, friendly owners, clean and comfortable

  • Nox Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 32 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Toronto, Nox Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • 49 Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 98 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Toronto, 49 Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill.

    The neatness of the hotel and how nice the staff was

  • Premier Hostel
    Budget options available

    Located in Toronto, within 1.7 miles of Sugar Beach and a 8-minute walk of Rogers Centre, Premier Hostel provides accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

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Hostels that guests love in Toronto

  • Avg. price/night: $125.25
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,983 reviews
    The best hostel i’ve ever stayed in:) trust me, you can’t go wrong with Samesuns.
    Táňa
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews
    Great location, 10 minutes from the train station/bus terminal. The view was amazing! The kitchen was fully equipped. Heating worked great! The bed was very comfortable. The building was very safe. No nosy neighboors!
    Ary Druva
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $125.25
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,983 reviews
    The hostel is good value for money. Possibly one of the cheapest accommodations in downtown Toronto, it is a fair choice if you just need a place to sleep at night. I was in the city for a work and just needed a clean and safe place to rest for the night before an early meeting the next day. This served the purpose. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, good location close to public transport options.
    Mayuri Mukherjee
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,201 reviews
    This hostel far exceeded my expectations. The location (bang in the middle of downtown Toronto) is great. Cleanliness (from what I saw) was fine. I felt safe in the mixed dorm I shared with 3 other people (1 man and 2 women). I did not get to enjoy the breakfast provided as I had to catch my bus, but the fact that it's included in the price is great. All in all, a great option for solo travellers on a budget. I'll definitely be back!
    A
    Azariah
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,201 reviews
    The hostel was in a good location around 10 minutes from downtown and waterfront. The beds were comfortable and clean. Value for money if looking for cheap stay in Toronto.
    Joshua
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,201 reviews
    I like that the beds has curtains for privacy. Towel and beddings provided. Private bathroom in the room. There's no locker in the room but there's a safe box for keeping small valuables. The hostel is in a nice location close to the CN Tower and Union station. Not the best hostel I stayed in (I had better hostel experience in Montreal) but I think it's best one in Toronto.
    Cristina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $125.25
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,983 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Great location. Would recommend for a few nights on a budget! Always have a good experience with Samesun hostels.
    Roxanne
    Solo traveler
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,201 reviews
    Very cozy, bunk beds were very spacious and the hostel had a nice vibe, great location and facilities. Free coffee!
    David
    Solo traveler
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 576 reviews
    Great location with easy access to public transport, relatively cheap but still good quality. Great for solo traveling/traveling on a budget.
    Richard
    Solo traveler
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 512 reviews
    This is not a boutique hotel - it is more akin to a youth hostel; rough around the edges, limited/poor amenities, poor construction, and dated/in need of renovation. It is not cheap either - definitely not worth the cost of the room - I've stayed in several in downtown Toronto recently and this is not a good option.
    Vasanthi
    Family with young children

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