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Canadiana Backpackers Inn

42 Widmer St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadiana Backpackers Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 211 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
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Based on 211 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "great hostel, nice vibe, good position, highly recommended." source Hostelworld

    "Excellent place to stay - I would recommend it to anyone." source Hostelworld

    "Can't recommend the breakfast, nor the kitchen itself." source Hostelworld

    "Highly recommend the Salty Bear Tour to Niagara." source Hostelworld

    "Great place to stay, had a fantastic time :)." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Although I had difficulty getting to the Canadiana from the bus station, when I rrived I ws pleased to fine a clean room." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms and showers were clean but the showers downstair lack a airventilation to get the wet hot air out." source Hostelworld

    "I stayed for only 1 night but the hostel was very clean and had a comfortable atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms were clean, bit of street noise on saturday night but thats to be expected." source Hostelworld

    "really nice place, friendly staff, clean rooms and close to lots of fun stuff." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Was a late arrival (1 am) so can't really expect super service at reception, but there was no more linens available so I got a scratchy blanket, instead of sheets." source Hostelworld

    "Nice hostel in a good location with very friendly, helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "This hostel's customer service was by far and away exceptional." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "dorm was on the ground floor level facing the outdoor area it was loud and while the door to the patio area was handy it was also very insecure as a lot of girls just left that door unlocked all the time so anybody can go into the room without a key." source Hostelworld

    "the Location was awesome, the hostel was packed with travelers, had a great kitchen, lounge, and many lockers/washers and dryers, pancake breakfast, lots of bathrooms." source Hostelworld

    "Good location, was difficult to get correct directions, there are organised events, good atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "The staff was helpful, the room was great and the location was central to everything." source Hostelworld

    "A part from that, the main area is spacious and very good for socializing." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Great staff, pleasant rooms, good price, bathrooms as tidy as can be hoped." source Hostelworld

    "good price, very comfy environment." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "On the whole a good place, though because of some long-stay guests some rooms can be very messy ( had to ask to be moved as I couldn't even find a spot to put my pack) and the second room I was in had no openable window (some clever-clogs had actually put silicone-sealant around the frame." source Hostelworld

    "they made us change rooms even though we booked for threee nights in a row, so that was a unnecessary hassle moving all our luggage around and getting woken up and told i need to be out by 10:30 even though i was booked for another 2 nights." source Hostelworld

    "The private room at the hostel was a good size and clean. However, we also stayed in an 8bed dorm which was littered with dirty clothes and towels, and the bathroom was even worse (it seemed a member of staff inhabited this room." source Hostelworld

    "My room was a bit noisy as it was right by the stairs, lockers and payphones. The only problem (and this is a personal preference only) is that they don't have ensuite rooms." source Hostelworld

    "And it was a little disappointing that there were no lockers in the rooms, or even the building my room was in, nor was there internet in the room." source Hostelworld

More information on Canadiana Backpackers Inn

VOTED THE BEST HOSTEL IN NORTH AMERICA (2003)THE 3RD BEST HOSTEL IN NORTH AMERICA (2006)AND THE BEST IN CANADA (2006).Lonely Planet described the Canadiana as, 'Toronto's best run hostel...a sure-fire winner, with a great location in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto'. Welcome to Toronto's Award Winning Hostel and it's most unique:There�s a 10 ft Mohawk Indian in the lounge, a totem pole on the patio and each room is named after a great Canadian (everything from Bryan Adams to Neil Young). Every morning there is a free pancake breakfast and a choice of tea or coffee. Located right downtown in the heart of Toronto�s Entertainment District the hostel is a short walk to the CN Tower, the Air Canada Centre, the Theatre District, and some of Toronto�s best shopping districts, bars, and restaurants.We offer accommodation to suit everyone from private rooms (single and double), to quad rooms (4 people to a room), to female only rooms. All the rooms are spacious with thick, comfortable mattresses and extra big wooden bunk beds. Fresh linen and towels are provided for free.The hostel also offers 24 hour reception, air conditioning, a free pancake breakfast, free wireless internet, a large outdoor patio, an 18 seat cinema, a fully equipped kitchen and day trips to Niagara Falls.At Canadiana you never need to feel alone. Every night we organize an event from pub crawls to barbeques, served on our outdoor patio. Once a week we visit the comedy club that Mike Myers, Jim Carey, and John Candy (all originally from Toronto) started their careers. We offer discounts for ISIC, BUNAC/SWAP, VIP Backpackers, and Hostelling International cardholders.If you read the guidebooks, you will see that for style, service, and atmosphere no other place in town compares. Here is what the guidebooks have to say:'The super-friendly Canadiana Backpackers Inn is in quiet, charming Victorian houses with a great location in the Entertainment District'. Lonely Planet, 2001.'An assortment of young adventurous professionals populate the Canadiana, whose wooden beds and Victorian facade create a calm refined atmosphere. Its central location is near several hot nightclubs.' Lets Go, 2002.'The Canadiana Backpackers Inn is booked and not surprisingly. It's clean and new and where people gather is even tastefully appointed. There's a patio on which guests are treated to free barbeques.....staff exceedingly friendly.'Now Magazine, 2000.Our facilities include:- free pancake breakfast- air-conditioned rooms- single beds(dormitory style)- private double rooms- large bathrooms- fully equipped kitchen- big screen tv/dvd lounge- free coffee and tea- locker facilities- outdoor patio- free wireless internet access

Directions

From Airport: Take the Airport Shuttle Bus ($19.95) to Holiday Inn on King Street. The Canadiana is one block North of the Holiday Inn on King St at 42 Widmer Street.From the Bus Terminal: Go out the main entrance one-half blocks South to Dundas & Bay St. Take the #6 bus south ($2.75 and ask the driver for a transfer ticket) and get off at Queen St. Then take streetcar #501 West and get off at John St. Go South on John and take the first right onto Richmond then take the next left onto Widmer Street. We're #42.From Union Station: Take subway to St. Andrew ($2.75 and get a transfer ticket) then take streetcar #504 West and get off at Peter St. (next to Holiday Inn). The first street East is Widmer Street. Just go North (half block) until you find #42 Widmer.

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