The Only Backpacker's Inn
966 Danforth Avenue
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Nice location and vibes”
“It's fairly clean and there's plenty of showers and toilets for everyone to use”
“Loads of showers, clean place and feels really safe and secure”
“Staff were all super friendly and helpful”
“Place is very cute form the outside, staff is nice and welcoming”
“The dorm was great, comfy bed and quiet”
“I also liked the electrical outlets for every bed and the nice café/bar downstai…”
“Breakfast was perfect in a big kitchen with space”
“Interesting decor, nice staff and breakfast”
Overview
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. All the dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and lockers, and have access to shared bathroom facilities. Towels and linens provided as well. A buffet type breakfast with toast, muffins, scones, boiled eggs, fruit, cereals, coffee and tea is served each morning. The on-site bar offers a wide variety of local craft beers. At The Only Backpacker's Inn you will find a shared lounge and communal kitchen area. The area of Greektown, filled with restaurants and shops, is located within a 15 minutes' walk. The hostel is 7 km from Union Station and Toronto Coach Terminal. The beaches area is 9 minutes’ drive away.
Traveller reviews
Stephanie
solo_traveller
August 15, 2024
“It was a very beautiful experience”
Kitchen, balcony, colorfil art
Cutthroat
solo_traveller
August 7, 2024
“It was really everything I could've hoped for honestly!”
Loved the fact that it's so hippy and a great opportunity for a lot of young people to meet as well as all the cool stuff that's just lying around like movies, books, a guitar and a piano,... The live jazz band was an amazing experience. It's fairly clean and there's plenty of showers and toilets for everyone to use.
MUHAMMAD QAISAR
solo_traveller
July 16, 2024
Location
Gagne
couple
July 16, 2024
“AC not working in Nova Scotia room :(”
Nice location and vibes
Baptiste
extended_group
June 28, 2024
Great location.
Jenni
solo_traveller
June 26, 2024
“A typical energetic hostel that is bursting out of its seams”
Great access to subway, offers good vibes for those seeking them
Tommy
solo_traveller
June 25, 2024
Such a cool place, so much space to hang out and meet other travellers. There was a real mix of people, of different ages and interests. The bar and cafe are really nice places, with live music at the weekend. The dorm was great, comfy bed and quiet. Staff were all super friendly and helpful. I wanted to stay here longer, was there for 3 nights. The location was great, 1 hour walk into centre of downtown and lots of places to eat nearby in the Greek quarter. The subway to the airport is just around the corner. Breakfast was perfect in a big kitchen with space. The chillout room in the basement was also fab. Loads of showers, clean place and feels really safe and secure.
Evita
solo_traveller
June 21, 2024
“It's a great place to make new friends! The bar and cafe downstairs are also fun to hang out”
All
mimi
solo_traveller
June 21, 2024
“Great vibe and super friendly!”
everything
Mohammed monir
solo_traveller
June 20, 2024
Location
Adélaïde
solo_traveller
June 15, 2024
“Nice staff, expensive rooms for what we get”
Place is very cute form the outside, staff is nice and welcoming. Only 30 minutes from downtown which is pretty cool. Neighbourhood is nice, lots of restaurants and a lot less busy than downtown. Lots of parks around.
NIKHIL
solo_traveller
June 12, 2024
They said my 12 dollar will be refunded within 24 hours but didn't and four people in one room which was not mentioned during hotel booking.
IFEOMA
solo_traveller
May 26, 2024
“It’s a good stay but no privacy”
Cleaning and the environment
Philip
solo_traveller
May 22, 2024
“Only Backpacker's”
Great place to stay clean and comfy with a train station round the corner.
Mr
solo_traveller
May 21, 2024
I've stayed in most backpackers hostels in Vancouver and Toronto and I must say the Vibe and Staff are what I expected... If you come to Toronto on a budget or just want a Hostel setting with people around and a short walk to TTC and the Danforth , this would be your best bet... Restaurant and Pub in house
Beltrami
solo_traveller
May 20, 2024
Very nice and welcoming staff. Location is fine, easy to reach. It's a hostel so the cleanliness also depends on the other people but it was cleaned every day. I also liked the electrical outlets for every bed and the nice café/bar downstairs
Luke
solo_traveller
May 14, 2024
“Very enjoyable”
Interesting decor, nice staff and breakfast
Will
solo_traveller
May 12, 2024
Great atmosphere with nice common area facilities if you are interested in getting to know fellow travellers
Shaun
solo_traveller
May 5, 2024
“Ok”
I like it’s easygoing atmosphere.
Nicola
solo_traveller
April 18, 2024
“Great stay in good location”
Private room for 2 people, which is in a little flat above the property. Good facilities - clean, comfy beds, has a balcony, decent shower, linen and towels provided. Downstairs a great cafe and bar, both with a great vibe. Lovely helpful staff. Hostel is a few hundred yards from a TTC subway station, so easy to get in and out of the main city.
Facilities
Activities
Live music/performance
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Street parking
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Laundry, Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe Queen Room
The double room provides air conditioning, tumble dryer, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchenette, which features a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The double room offers heating and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Queen Room
This room is located in a two bedroom apartment. There is a shower and sink in the room and it has a shared bathroom, living room, patio and kitchen.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room provides air conditioning, tumble dryer, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room's kitchenette, which features a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The twin/double room features heating and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
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