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Reviews of The Only Backpacker's Inn

966 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L9 Toronto, Canada

#71 of 114 hotels in Toronto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 545 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is tiny and bunk bed is insecure and hard to climb and no individual light and outlet.

    Hostel has spare room on the basement, café and also bar. That you allow to sit anywhere.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    9.0
    Great spot and location...
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location ..great restaurants Greektown one block away...subway station 80 meters away

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    8.0
    Confortable, affordable, and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it wasn’t really something that bothered me, however I think for some other guests could be disturbing. When they have music in the bar, you can hear it and feel the vibrations in the room. It’s not that loud, but you can clearly hear it til the bar it’s closed. The breakfast could have maybe 1 or 2 more options. I stayed for more than a week, so eating the same everyday can get boring, at least for me. Besides that this is a great place.

    the staff is very kind and always willing to help. The room was comfortable, and the facilities were always clean and available. The wife worked perfectly. The location is perfect, this area is full of restaurants, coffees, transportation, etc. As a guest you have discounts in the coffe and the bar, both places are really good and have a cool vibe. In general a nice place to stay :)

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    9.0
    Great area, neighborhood
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location...area fantastic....beers food..Greek town 500 meters away...

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    location , staff , internet connection

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    All in one block
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location....shops bars subway train, supermarket Square Boys Burgers, Danforth Pizza,tailor, All on the same BLOCK...3 blks away Greektown....

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    9.0
    Welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Only Backpacker's Inn has a unique look and plenty of art inside. You can tell its design is a labor of love. The staff is super nice and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    1. Good location beside subway station , Nice and supportive staff and nice team on Reception an check- in 2. every day they clean the room 3. sheets , blankets and towel are included. 4. breakfast is reasonable.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    one shower is not working, the second is working, the third is on the aisle with the street and there are no doors and this is for the use of men and women. There are souls in the other half of the hostel, but you have to go outside, it's autumn, it's not hot after a shower, for go outside. there is no lock for things, you need to have your own in advance. I have traveled extensively in Europe and have never seen anything like it. Unfortunately, there is no information about the lock on the website.

    near the subway

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    9.0
    Great location for you..
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location...shops bars restaurants....subway transit 100 meters away.....good walking...Greektown 100 meters away...

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed did not have any protection, I was at the top and was scary that I would fell down.

    The location was good enough. Not very far from the down town area.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    9.0
    I only stayed for a night but I felt very comfortable and safe as I was travelling alone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very friendly, and overall the place was very cute!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    9.0
    Great location and restaurants...x
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location × 3

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot's of toilets is broken :/ There are no lockers to leave your most valuable staff.

    Great place for a real backpackers! Lot's of travellera inside. There is a cafe, bar. They have a kitchen with free food (apples mostly) and you can make a tea whenever you want. Fast wifi. Quiet. Comfortable beds. Really nice place!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    7.0
    Cheap but not too bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The space of the 2 smaller showers, They were small, with a dirty feeling and the shower curtain was not clean.

    The treatment from the employees. They were really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    7.0
    A good place to stay, well connected and in a nice neigborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One thing I would recommend to improve are the bed mattresses. They are made out of a thick foam, which is not very dense, so once you lie in bed, you sink into the foam, and then it is difficult to move (turn) (I weight 70 Kg, so, not really a heavy person). Also, like in many places, the bunk-bed shake a lot when any of the two people in it moves. A helpful item that is missing is a small shelf near/at each bed, to leave your phone, watch, etc, while sleeping. (Much better if it has a power outlet near it.)

    The facilities are OK. There is plenty of space in the kitchen, the TV room, the terrace, so, everybody can have his/her corner. The neighborhood where the hostel is located is nice, with shops and bars/restaurants close by, and very close to a subway station. It only takes ~ 30 minutes to reach downtown (Union station).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nicer showers upstairs out of commission, shower room not a lot of space or privacy. Very glad there's still a nicer shower in the basement still operational.

    Great atmosphere. Very accommodating, nice staff. Clean and love the decor.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    9.0
    Review
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not accesible for disabled people. Some of the paintings on the wall seemed kind of culturally insensitive. (E.g. a Buddha head on a column. If you are aware of what British colonists did to temple statues in Thailand you know why this could be seen as disrespectful)

    Friendly staff. Really good location. Very colourful walls. Close to public transport.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    8.0
    Good choice for a few days
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not in the city center but really close to the metro station. Breakfast without many options.

    Good staff. Nice cafe downstairs.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to Metro station. Hostel was clean, nice place to stay when exploring Toronto

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    Nice an comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and simplicity

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are lots of very steep stairs - just be warned if you have balance problems, it could be challenging. The way to the kitchen is also very dark at night - I had to use a flashlight. Not so accessible, even if you don't have very major mobility issues.

    My friend and I were put in the same room, and though it did take a little cajoling, they were able to accommodate my request for a bottom bunk. Facilities were very nice - very modest, nothing fancy - but well kept, everything worked, and it was clean and orderly. Everything you caj ask for in a hostel really! Had a very nice, big kitchen with a big fridge so there's plenty of room for everyone. I liked the lounge too. And the Cafe downstairs is nice and has good prices.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room are too small for 08 people. Beds are not so confortable.

    Staff are very helpful, nice cafe and bar downstairs & clean toilets and bathrooms.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    8.0
    Youthful and lively atmosphere
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There were ants in the basement shower area; however, staff responded quickly after one of the guests notified them.

    Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hostel is designed and marketed for young adults, so almost all guests and staff were under age 30. Multiple showers throughout the hostel (at least 6+). Has air conditioning. Towels are provided for free. Breakfast is simple but includes toast, oatmeal, cereal, croissants, + you get a 10% discount if you buy from the café upstairs. The beds were comfy enough, and they provide extra blankets if needed.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a private room and we didn't know you need a locker to close it

    Very close to the metro and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

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