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Reviews of The Palmerston

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

#97 of 113 hotels in Toronto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1114 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

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

    Accommodating Staff. I had an issue with getting into the hostel when I arrived and was immediately helped with the manager. It's all you need in a hostel: a bed, a shower, a good location, and at a very reasonable price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plug sockets next to sink no tv only one towel each

    Location was central

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tighten. And doesn't have a table to eat something.

    The place is good. Very close to the bank of lake Ontario. Not usual for me - digital access to the hostel and room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Check-In process was a bit confusing and complicated; Please do not expect me to check my email several times a day to get an access code while I am on vacation...

    Fairly clean and surprisingly quiet room. Great location, perfect for walking to most of the sights. Complete contactless check-in/check-out possible

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Helpfull and quick to respond stuff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    I really liked the location. The beds were surprisingly comfortable and the rooms are cozy. The guy working there was ve
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lockers

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The quilt and pillows smell not good.

    Cheap price. convenient location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location and owners but a bit noisy as it's on a main steet
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable as it was too soft. Also there was alot of noise on the street especially at 3am. However, this was to be expected given that it was on a main street

    The location was great and the owners were perfect with excellent communication throughout. Really easy to get to and close to all amneties

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, helpful staff, value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't see any staff. Entrance by code on the door emailed before arrival.

    The female dorm room was clean and quiet with ensuite bathroom , fridge and microwave. Tram 510 from Union station then walk along Queen Street West.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed mattresses Toilet size

    Room size Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    OK for what it is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No.,place to hang anything. Shower, sink, needs hooks for. Nowhere to sit outside of room, common area.

    The Palmerston is well run, clean, and Host is very helpful. Vu is perfect for the job, and has the patience of a Saint. The Palmerston is an old, room by the hour hotel. Amazing that it survived and is still in use. Security good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, reasonably priced but you get what you pay for! Overall, a good choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no thermostat/way to control the temperature in the room - no aircon or heater controls. Fortunately, the temperature was not too cold during our stay. The shower and toilet were interesting as it had glass walls that was open at the top, with curtains. What I presumed but didn't get to confirm was whether the smell would spread to the entire room if one used the loo. :) I suppose in such a situation, it would be better for the other person to leave the room and return after some time when the smell has dissipated.

    Location was great, usually 1-2 short tram/bus rides away from where activities are happening in Harbourfront and Old Toronto. We booked a private room (not the dormitory, which is also available in the property) and it had a bench running along one side of the room. This was convenient for sitting and placing one's belongings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

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

    Missing towels and for non-coffe drinkers missing the tea option. Also below the room there was an HVAC equipment because the floor will vibrate most of the time.

    Close to union station and CN tower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

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

    It is good for a night if you just need somewhere to spend a night. The room has 4 beds and because it is sharing you really cannot move around. The sink is outside the washroom so you cannot really use it once the lights are off.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Close to a busy road, which will give you a bit of noise during the night. Toilet is 'not very private', because it is behind a clear glass wall in the room. The room could have been a bit better cleaned.

    Small room, hence the price. Located near a tram which brings you fast to downtown. Good bed and shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed - facilities listed not matching room provided
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I paid for the standard studio instead of the double room as the description for the standard studio is said to have a kitchenette inclusive of a stove. The images of the room also show a relatively well equipped kitchenette as described. Images show stove, chopping board and plates. As such I paid the extra for the studio over the double room so that I could save money on eating out. I had purchased groceries upon check in. When I arrived there was a microwave, kettle and coffee machine with two mugs. No plates, stove or cutlery. I messaged the host stating I booked a room with kitchenette and did not have any cutlery or crockery. I was provided with 2 plastic knives and forks and 2 paper plates for a 4 night stay and told these items are not routinely provided. In an ideal world I would like the price difference between the studio and standard room refunded. On my last day I messaged early in the morning asking if I could leave my bag somewhere for a few hours. I never got a reply. The bed and bathroom were fine. I did find someones old underwear on the floor near the bed. It could be a bit noisy and could hear shouting at times from outside. Decent walk (45mins) to the main tourist attractions/ area but plenty of food places around You were also unable to adjust the room temperature. It was quite cold.

    Check in was easy. Was Emailed codes to get in with and no issue with codes. Walkable to public transport

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall very good stay, cheap and convenient. Would definitely recommend for solo travelers but may not be the best plac
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be loud if sensitive to noise, hit and miss with good roomies

    Good for the price, simple and easy, clean beds and rooms, heater is warm, close to street trains and busses

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    Ok for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small and the bathroom didn't allow any privacy due to the glass walls and the short curtains.

    We liked the location, pretty close to downtown, and with plenty of restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Good Outweighed The Slightly Bad
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt a bit. anxious when I received a message in the middle of my four day stay with two nights remaining, asking if I had checked out. I simply had gone to work and left my tidied bed in wait while out living my day. Upon contacting the office my query was met with professionalism and kind service and matters were quickly resolved. Thus, no complaints, just a suggestion against quick conclusions. A more regular inspection of the pillow and mattress comfort level could be afforded as well. Thanks regardless.

    Keypad entry, in room washroom/shower, comforter, cleanliness, tidiness, and food restrictions.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    It was great, apart from the shower issues.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water from the shower lliterally trickles.

    It was very clean and the staff was super nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no lift to reach the guestroom.

    Comfy bed and linen.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was smelly ... guess because of the amount of people in the room.

    Instructions are clear and you don't need to see anyone to check-in

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    6.0
    Basic hostel. Good for city trips
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Keep in mind for this price it is a really basic hostel. The rooms are small especially the bathroom. If you do a lot of sightseeing it is a nice place to stay but if you need to stay inside, it can get bored. Now common area. Bunkbeds are to low to sit in it

    Very Central location. You can walk to the Chinatown of Kensigton. Otherwise the Trams stops in front of the hostel. Lot of food options near by. Each room has its own bathroom and a fridge.

    Stayed in December 2023

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