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Reviews of The Palmerston

650 1/2 Queen Street West, M6J 1E4 Toronto, Canada

#98 of 114 hotels in Toronto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1138 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s no elevator

    Each room has its own shower room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    6.0
    Great, but room for improvements. Location is perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My sister and I were in a 4 guest room with two strangers. It would have been nice to have lockers or a safe to safely keep our valuables while we were out. Another nice addition would be to have privacy curtains on the bunks. The door to the bathroom didn’t lock.

    The location was great. Perfect to walk around town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no towels, no option to pick lower bunk

    clean and good location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strange smell in the room

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

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

    a/c noise,,, restroom and shower right inside the room

    location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    Dorm in a great neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was in the room

    Tim is great :)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    6.0
    Not enjoyed staying, someone stole my stuffs hidden under my blanket when I m out. Bathroom is very inconvenient and g
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lockers in the room, the bathroom is so difficult to put things on, very small and always wet outside shower room under curtain wet to the toilet area. No blackout curtain beside my bunkbed, light comes thru the room even at night. Provided not enough warm blanket, very thin. And if I didn’t have data, I couldn’t know the code to come in the hostel. Thank god I had in some place to check my email which I asked before hands when I had data at my home, asked in advance but still sent me gate & door codes the day I got in. I could have been locked out all night.

    Mattress is good, no bed bugs or bugs in the room. The location isn’t too far from tourist spot or everything. Lots of nice restaurants and transportation nearby.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    7.0
    Got what I paid for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was quite hot in the room, not unbearable but still slightly uncomfortable. Beds were also noisy they would squeak when you moved even a little, but that's more of a minor thing.

    Good location, right near a lot of food places including right beside a 24 hour A&W. Cheap for the location. Easy check in and check out, no need to meet staff in person.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Good price/quality ration in the heart of downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No kitchen so you have to eat out all the time.

    Central location. Great price.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Friendly staff and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    4 bedroom which I stayed in needed a curtain that could block out all light from the outside.

    Convenient location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay for a few days if you're looking for a centric place and cheap prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very thin so it wasn't the most comfortable for sleeping.

    The room was very clean, it had a small fridge that we weren't expecting, so that was nice. Also the AC worked very well. The entrance with code system was very useful to allow us to get in and now without bothering anyone. The location was very good, close to bus stops, metro and also next to several stores for eating and buying supplies. The internet connection was great and the water heating worked everytime.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    7.0
    It’s ok if you just get there to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pay to have a towel for shower

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. And perfect instructions on the email to checkin.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light isn't bright and make the room too dark.

    Good location and close to attractions by walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner / manager was initially extremely rude and not welcoming.. obviously doesn't care about customer service. Bed was uncomfortable and squeaky and pillows were are thin as paper towel.

    Location is excellent. Private room is good enough for couples on a budget.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to go out to eat.

    The neatness of the room and washroom.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The process of check-in is a bit confusing and I didn't receive my passcode until that morning. And the opening hour is from 10am to 10pm. If you arrive early then you cannot go in. And the luggage storage is limited. After check-out, I would like to store my luggage there, which I have asked whether they provide this service. And I was informed that day that I was required to take back my luggage before 5pm cuz there will be other luggage coming and no place for mine. Tho I understand the difficulty of the host but it still causes me some inconveniences.

    The location is nice and near to toronto downtown. The host is nice and willing to help. As this price, I think the comfortability is acceptable. If you are going for sleeping but not for a rest, I think it's a cheap choice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    Not too good not too bad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I entered the main door on the stairs I must say I was a bit scared. When I got into the room (7pm) my bed wasn’t made, I got out for dinner and came back at around 9pm and it was all nice and made, which was weird. The room gets extremely hot during the night, but we could open the window. Bring your own towels and body wash!

    The price was very good for Toronto and the position as well. The host provided hairdryer which is always nice. It was nice overall, I just think somethings can be improved.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    7.0
    friendly staff and decently clean space
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    location was great! very central and walkable distance to high park and stores with many coffee shops nearby

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    8.0
    good for solo travel. if your looking to save money for 1 or 2 days stay this is the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no microwave, fridge. could have been a little cleaner my bed is not made before it was dirty when I went.

    location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    7.0
    In general everything was good and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no cleaning during the stay

    The room layout, check-in/out easy and quick!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    7.0
    Central, convenient and a little noisey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    City centre noises, though expected. Quite hot and no temperature control. Building door was difficult to open/close and had vomit when leaving. Uploading of personal documents was required, but not explained on website. Staff will delete information, after use, only on request.

    Central location. Plenty of restaurants within a short walk. Good standard for a private room in a hostel. Fairly well equipped with an interesting bathroom/wet-room Staff were accommodating. Designed for younger travellers.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towel

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    8.0
    All good :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bunk beds are very very creaky, it's a bit uncomfortable when you have to climb on the top bed late at night

    The place is clean and very close to good landmarks in Toronto, very close to the college neighborhood so a lot of stuff to do during the weekends at night. Check-in and check-out are very simple and clear.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We came to the hotel at 2 pm to leave our bags . My girlfriend needed the toilet and there is no toilet outside the room . And we had to pay 25$ to get to the room one hour earlier. We paid but didn’t receive any check .

    Stayed in March 2023

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