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Reviews of The Only Backpacker's Inn

966 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L9 Toronto, Canada

#67 of 111 hotels in Toronto

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Review Score

Based on 523 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: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, but would have liked a more secure lock on the inside of the room. And a rubbish bin!

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit noisy, because of the bar

    Good value

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Really nice place will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Checkout

    The vibe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room had a skylight that let sunlight into the room early in the mornings. Bathroom showers were very small, and there weren't a lot of stalls. Had to walk out in the cold to go from room to kitchen and other shared spaces.

    Super close to the subway. Nice equipped kitchen. Good amenities overall. Room was comfy, with plenty of space for 4 people, and the duvet provided was warm enough (fleece-lined) for the cold temperatures. Linen and towel were all provided. There was a hair dryer available for use.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    It was great experience, I would definitely stay again in the Only Backpackers hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean toilets, big kitchen with lots of tools to be used

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    easy and enjoyable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    friendly staff, access to a bid kitchen area, really nice to have access and discount in the coffee/pub downstairs. location a bit out of the city center, but very easily accessible via the metro

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Satisfactory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved that it was so close to the subway station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Surveys....but it might help everyone make up their minds...

    Location......area full of restaurants..subway 100 metres away...Cafe bar combo downstairs....patio out back...dining room kitchen you can use...TV room..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only a few power outlets in Nova Scotia room

    Cozy environment Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    8.0
    Toronto stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sound of passing cars, but it does not bother sometimes when you are on vacation.

    The staffs are nice and the room had a great temperature and comfort. It is also quite near the train station.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price going up....inflation?

    Location....on site bar and eatery....shops all over the place , next door ...subway 100 metres away...nice guests...

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are super small, there is no window so it gets darks and quite smelly. There are also not that many outlets to charge your phone. It was one of the cheapest place to stay in Toronto but the value for money still didn´t seem that great.

    It is about 30 minutes by subway to the city centre, the breakfast was fine but if you get there a little late, there might not be enough anymore. You need to pay a deposit, we had to leave super early in the morning, we asked for it in advance and they had no problem giving it to as earlier. The bathrooms and showers were fine, even when they are only a few for the whole floor, there were always empty.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room haven't window... well... there was an window.. in the ceiling... with no possibility to open it. To check-in, you need to visit... night bar oO at the ground level, ask anyone at the bar desk about hostel, and they will check you in.

    Nice silent inner public yard/area, where you can sit, relax. etc.... Quite well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be great to have a personal washroom and be within the room

    The room was very comfortable with its kitchen a living room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    8.0
    Overall it was a good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My first night I cam home only to find 2 people sleeping in my bed I didn't know what to do or where I was going to sleep that night and since it was 2 30 in the am there was no one to contact thank God there was an empty bed in the room and was able to sleep. I would recommend that you have a phone number for a contact person in case something happens after hours

    Everything was fine I have no complaints except for 1

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place to stay. Friendly, interesting, having a good experience, highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Value for money

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    It was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a great place to stay if you are on a budget.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    Nice hostel for some days but limitations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise of the bar downstairs Shower is really small In the 4 bedroom no window The matratss was old and laid through

    Great breakfast included, fresh fruits, cereal, milk, coffee, home made cake, bread, peanut butter, jam,.. Location in greektown, many good options for food Staff very friendly and nice cafe and bar downstairs Everything is clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs of the bed were super uncomfortable

    The service is very good, everyone is very friendly, the place is clean and comfortable!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception system

    The breakfast is so good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money. Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    9.0
    schäbig aber gemütlich
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is super friendly! At the Backpackers Inn you feel like in a big family.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Good cheap stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sunroof in the rooms had no cover so as soon as the sun is up it's like someone has just put a light on in the room. Was impossible to sleep past 7am. Top bunks also had no rail so was on edge trying to fall asleep without thinking about falling off.

    Out of the city but c ose to the metro station making it easy to get around. Staff were all very friendly, shared areas were kept well cleaned.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People, the cooking utensils and free spices

    Stayed in September 2023

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