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By: Christopher Turner
With so many great accommodations to choose from in Toronto, all you really have to decide is which part of town you'd most like to stay in! For the budget conscious traveler, hostels have sprung up throughout the city. Whether you're looking for a simple dorm room or shared accommodations you will be able to find a Toronto hostel with affordable prices, tons of amenities and easy access to everything the city has to offer.
Here are a few of our choices when you're venturing into the city.
Canadiana Backpackers Inn
42 Widmer Street
(416) 598 9090
http://www.canadianalodging.com
Located on a quiet downtown street in four restored and renovated 1889 Victorian townhouses the Canadiana Backpackers Inn is a popular destination for travelers. Clean linen and towels are supplied upon your arrival and larger than average suites can be found at one of Toronto’s most unique backpackers hostel. Features include: 24-hour security, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor patio, numerous common areas, free wireless internet as well as Internet terminals for those traveling without their lap-tops. Of course the most unique feature is the 18 Seat Movie Theatre.
College Hostel
280 Augusta Avenue
(416) 929-4777
http://www.collegehostel.com
It's all about location for this popular hostel. Located right in the heart of trendy Kensington Market, College Hostel has become a favored destination for traveling youth. The busy hostel is literally seconds away from all public transportation if you can pry yourself away from the affordable food and fun of Toronto's Kensington Market. There is free internet and indoor parking while the shared and private rooms also have their share of free features. Guest can expect free linens as well as room phones and cable TV. There are the standard security features, laundry stations and more... But this hostel boosts something you won’t find elsewhere... An on-site sushi bar!
Global Village Backpackers
460 King Street West
(416) 703 8540
http://www.globalbackpackers.com
Formerly the infamous Spadina Hotel, this historic building has hosted the likes of Leonard Cohen, Jack Nicholson, the Tragically Hip and The Rolling Stones. In 1997, this icon of Toronto history was reborn as a modern day youth hostel and over the past few years has become the largest and most popular youth hostel in the entire city. The prices are low and its King Street location means tourists are within walking distance of many of Toronto's major attractions. When you're not out touring the city you can chill out in the free wi-fi common areas, outdoor patio or Toronto's only Backpackers Bar! Other key features include: 24-hour reception, swipe-card security, shared washrooms on every floor, self-serve kitchen, laundry, storage lockers and free pancake breakfasts!
Hostelling International Toronto
76 Church Street
(416) 971-4440
http://www.hostellingtoronto.com
This popular youth hostel is centrally located in downtown Toronto, within walking distance to many of Toronto's attractions. Literally steps from public transportation, the Toronto Eaton centre, Toronto's gay village and trendy Queen Street. The hostel features both shared accommodations and private rooms with facilities that include 24-hour front desk, Internet, coin operated laundry, TV lounge, shared kitchen and an on-site café open that is open for breakfast and dinner. During the summer be sure to check out the fabulous rooftop patio.
Neill-Wycik
96 Gerrard Street East
(416) 977-2320
http://www.neill-wycik.com
Through the "school year" Neill-Wycik serves as a residence open to student attending any of the near-by Universities or Colleges but fifteen of the 22 floors becomes non-student lodging from early May through late August. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, visitors are steps away from all the city has to offer. There are four apartment-style units on each floor; with common areas for backpackers to meet and hang out with fellow travelers. Facilities include: Breakfast Cafe with patio, Laundromat, sauna, roof top sundecks, lockers, Television and quiet lounges for some serious downtime.
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