Toronto Travellers Home

it was perfectly fine for a hostel. everything was clean. it would be good if they noted a private room & bathroom does not include a sink. There was a large sink outside the bedroom but I just ended up using the shower tap. Sound does travel down the hallways easily. I liked the place for my needs and I enjoyed the Kensington area around the hostel.

It was fine for the price. Run down and bed was flimsy. Bedding was old and thin. I got there an hour early and they charged me $5 to check in. And don’t offer a secure place to put your luggage when you check out if you need that. Wanted $5 an hour to lock it in my room. That’s lame. No TV. I had a private bathroom. And it was tiny. I wouldn’t want to share that with anyone. Other than that. For a cheap quick place to sleep in the area. It’s adequate. But that’s all.

Good location. Seemed a bit overpriced Description of place not clear enough. We had room with private BR (paid extra for this) Only thing we knew and there was AC. Did not say anything re TV,mini frig( which when we got there we had but wished I had known),coffeemaker,towels etc. Place very clean.

Easy check in and out. Unfortunately no parking on site but secure cheap parking garage just down road a little. No sink in bathroom in room. But worked for a quick night stay.

Bare bones room but clean and decent for price. Room had mini fridge, fan, and microwave. Had to climb over toilet to get to shower and may have been difficult for someone with mobility limitations/pain issues. Not much flopr space. Great for sleeping but wouldnt want to spend a lot of time in room if I was there for an extended stay. Central location in China Town. Tim Hortons about a 5 min walk. Found a nearby parking garage that i could use for length of stay (2 nights - $25ish). Person checking in ahead of me was redirected to another property with same owners. Sounded like those who pre-paid were less likely to be redirected but unsure.

The price is fair, but if you can pay more to book a room, don't choose this hotel. The owner has 4 places, you may not get the room at the location you booked. I waited out of the doors for a long time, and the managers took literally 15 minutes to check in the last customer. And! she brought me to another place across the street. The manager of this house forgot to clean my room! They gave me the key and let me wait outside for 20 minutes to have the room cleaned. The room was fine, there was water, an air-conditioner, a microwave, and even a small fridge. However, the sound insulation was very bad. My room was beside a washroom, and I could hear the men peeing LOL. Since I booked a shared bathroom, I had to go outside of the dungeon, enter the house from the front door, and go upstairs. It's very inconvenient but just okay. Anyway, don't consider it your first option if you plan to stay more than one night.

Great location near Chinatown and the CN Tower, ideal for a budget stay. However, the shower didn’t work, our private bathroom had no doors, and there was confusion over an early check-in fee. On the plus side, the staff were generally friendly.

Affordable option close to downtown Toronto, good location close to everything (Chinatown). The entrance doesn't look good at all and the lack of air conditioner in summer was something we felt during the night (at least they had a good fan)

The check in lady was really lovely. Following payment of a further 50$ for early check in and room upgrade (from a musty smelling, claustrophobic basement to a room on the ground floor with private bathroom) the walls were very thin and next door’s ’bathroom time’ was easily heard which wasn’t particularly pleasant. The bed was a hard slab and not very comfortable. The placement of the lavatory could have been better as it was a tad of a squeeze, particularly if you’re tall. However the room (albeit a bit on the small side) was clean, as was the communal corridor. Most disappointingly though, that despite there being a kettle on the property photos, there are none available to make hot drinks in the room (or anywhere within the premises!) also, unlike other places we’ve stayed, the other people were not particularly respectful of fellow guests and were noisy until late with heavy walking, talking loudly into their speaker phones and the first night there was a baby crying in the adjacent room. The location however is brilliant, with bars and food places nearby, giving a vibrant and eclectic vibe. There’s really good transport links into the city (buses and streetcars) which run until late.

I wanted a location near my work place and i find it reasonable. Let's talk first Positives about the area. The room was clean, no smell and overall ok. Fridge , microwave and internet working mode. The area had multiple food options including halal chineese food. Now few Negatives A very compact corridor to move and a relatively small room. Washroom size was not acceptable the way it is designed they need to change it. You cannot have a shower area by crossing over the commode area. Voice from other room including washrooms were kind of noise pollution. Lastly there was a sudden powerfailure at 6:30 am and not a single courteous call from reception about it. I had no choice other than to leave at 8:00 am. The daily charges for the particular room i had it should not exceed mire than 80 dollars including taxes. I visited this place on 28th Novemberand left early 29th November . I managed packing things in dark with no light in the room. Apartfrom that i still grade is a better place if they reduce cost and washroom redesigning. Regards

It's a bed to sleep in. It's cheap, you get what you pay for. Despite no smoking signs, the whole of the 3rd floor smells like an ashtray, this is why I have knocked the rating down.

The rooms were clean and the building was clean

It is well located… but apart of that my experience was terrible. They gave me accommodations in the basement, it was so poor. No ventilation, no windows, roof so low. All basement had this awful constant smell like smoke of cigarette and dirty cat litter. So painful to sleep in this conditions. I extended my visit the longer possible during the night so I could just come to sleep long enough to recover, and go out as soon as possible in the morning. The first floor seemed more hygienic and clean, maybe I just had bad luck.

We were in town for a concert at The Garrison. We booked a double bed/private washroom. Great prices for a single night, the neighbourhood appears a little rough, but we were pleasantly surprised with the accommodations. The building smelled clean, was visibly clean in the hallways. The room, although small, it had all you need for the night. Clean bedding and towels on the bed, washroom was clean. The woman who “checked” us in, was the sweetest woman! She was so friendly, did her best to communicate everything to us about the wifi, room location & the code for the front door. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who’s looking for affordable accommodations in Toronto. It is walkable distance to the venue, took us about 20 minutes & enjoyed checking out all the stores/restaurants/bars along the way! Extra info: Parking - there is no on-site parking. We parked just down the street at the Impark garage beneath the Dragon City Mall. It was $12 for 24hrs. Which was a pretty great deal lol. A/C - there is no A/C in the room. We were fine without it, we had the window open. There is a fan in the room though, so just incase that’s an issue for you*

Convenient location, safe. Room is clean. Works for 1 or 2 night stay.

When I arrived it was incredibly difficult to get in contact with reception to check in, then it seemed as though they were unable to find my booking for quite a while. I was not provided with the accommodations I had booked either. While the room and bathroom weren’t outright filthy, they were not super clean- could clearly see dirt and there were some bugs. I felt unsafe in the neighbourhood so ended up leaving early and checking in to a different hotel in a different neighbourhood.

Diferente da primeira vez em que estive no hostel, a limpeza do quarto deixou bastante a desejar.

There was a problem with the doorbell and I was unable to stay at the hotel my first night. The check in instructions I received were to ring the doorbell because there is someone on the desk 24 hours. No one was there to let me in! I would like a refund! The next night I checked in and was given a very small basement room with only an overhead light. The bathroom was shared, and not particularly clean. I was provided one towel with a hole in it and it felt like sandpaper on my skin when drying off after my shower. The bed was comfortable enough but there was a lot of noise bleed from other rooms.

La propiedad muy sucia y muy poco aseada, baño, sábanas, ropa de cama, ducha muy pero muy sucias, mal servicio y el precio un poco elevado

The accommodation was insalubrious. The room was too air-conditioned and we were very cold. It was dirty and smelled of cigarette smoke. The sheets and all the pillows and blankets were also dirty and smelled bad. The shared bathroom was also very dirty. I absolutely do NOT recommend it.

it was perfectly fine for a hostel. everything was clean. it would be good if they noted a private room & bathroom does not include a sink. There was a large sink outside the bedroom but I just ended up using the shower tap. Sound does travel down the hallways easily. I liked the place for my needs and I enjoyed the Kensington area around the hostel.

The room was a little TOO small but the area and staff are amazing. Next time want to make sure we our room is at least sizeable. Love the surrounding so much to do, especially since we haven’t live there in years!

I stayed for 2 nights. Checking in and out was a breeze. The room i stayed in was tiny, but had everything advertised. On the first night there must have been someone smoking cigarettes inside, as it smelled horrible. The second night was much better. Location is excellent. Easy to get around.

Still an amazing price for what you get!! I just recommend bringing some extra blankets or hyper warm pj's as the basement rooms are very cold. Also some repairs are needed in the shared shower room, as the showerhead sprayed water up on the ceiling, causing a hole and potential water damage to the ceiling

Bare bones room but clean and decent for price. Room had mini fridge, fan, and microwave. Had to climb over toilet to get to shower and may have been difficult for someone with mobility limitations/pain issues. Not much flopr space. Great for sleeping but wouldnt want to spend a lot of time in room if I was there for an extended stay. Central location in China Town. Tim Hortons about a 5 min walk. Found a nearby parking garage that i could use for length of stay (2 nights - $25ish). Person checking in ahead of me was redirected to another property with same owners. Sounded like those who pre-paid were less likely to be redirected but unsure.

This was a solid 2 star experience. You get what you pay for. Very nice crew. A tiny bathroom, difficult to get to the toilette. Absolutely no frills. Poor sound insulation so you hear pretty much everything going on in the neighbor's rooms. The location is good with street cars on the street, and the Kensington market right around the corner. At 130CAD this is on the expensive side, IMHO.

Got the tiniest room in the whole world. The room door opens into the bathroom from the corridor. The roome doesn't have proper ventilation, mattress is in a very bad shape, and had to pay for public parking even though the website says parking is available for this property.

Toronto Travellers Home is very central. TTC is near by and if you want to walk to downtown or Dundas square, it takes you about 30 minutes. It is in middle of Chinatown. The service was very nice. The rooms are clean but very small and there was no closet but a fridge. If you’re looking for complete peace and quiet, this might not be the ideal accommodation, as the walls are thin and sounds can sometimes be heard.

The check in lady was really lovely. Following payment of a further 50$ for early check in and room upgrade (from a musty smelling, claustrophobic basement to a room on the ground floor with private bathroom) the walls were very thin and next door’s ’bathroom time’ was easily heard which wasn’t particularly pleasant. The bed was a hard slab and not very comfortable. The placement of the lavatory could have been better as it was a tad of a squeeze, particularly if you’re tall. However the room (albeit a bit on the small side) was clean, as was the communal corridor. Most disappointingly though, that despite there being a kettle on the property photos, there are none available to make hot drinks in the room (or anywhere within the premises!) also, unlike other places we’ve stayed, the other people were not particularly respectful of fellow guests and were noisy until late with heavy walking, talking loudly into their speaker phones and the first night there was a baby crying in the adjacent room. The location however is brilliant, with bars and food places nearby, giving a vibrant and eclectic vibe. There’s really good transport links into the city (buses and streetcars) which run until late.

I wanted a location near my work place and i find it reasonable. Let's talk first Positives about the area. The room was clean, no smell and overall ok. Fridge , microwave and internet working mode. The area had multiple food options including halal chineese food. Now few Negatives A very compact corridor to move and a relatively small room. Washroom size was not acceptable the way it is designed they need to change it. You cannot have a shower area by crossing over the commode area. Voice from other room including washrooms were kind of noise pollution. Lastly there was a sudden powerfailure at 6:30 am and not a single courteous call from reception about it. I had no choice other than to leave at 8:00 am. The daily charges for the particular room i had it should not exceed mire than 80 dollars including taxes. I visited this place on 28th Novemberand left early 29th November . I managed packing things in dark with no light in the room. Apartfrom that i still grade is a better place if they reduce cost and washroom redesigning. Regards

When I arrived I was told that there was no vacancy so I was moved to another location owned by the same company. It smelled whenever i was coming and going because there was a huge condo dumpster outside

I visited last night and knock the door. Someone called and said that they will assist me but after half an hour no body came outside. There was trash bins all over outside the building at entrance. It was terrible experience as I have to book another room to stay for a night at highest cost.

Easy check in. Great staff and clean rooms. Located in the heart of downtown right next to Kensington Market!! I’m very pleased.

10/10 service i was stuck in the city for the night as i missed my flight at billy bishop and had to fly in the morning, it was 11PM and Mike was able to accommodate me for the night, forever grateful thank you

The check-in took an hour. The lady was shouting all the time and could hear her. No air conditioning so it was really hot. They collect pictures of ids (scary)

Our hotel was full when we arrived, so we had to walk down the street to a different building with a bunch of belongings. Then, I asked about AC and the guy said he didn't know where the remote is. The AC had paper taped over it... I had to go downstairs to directly ask the manager for the AC remote which was then provided. Finally, we forgot a bag on the stairs checking out. When we came back to get it the manager said there's a $5/hr holding fee (cash only). The guy wanted me to e-transfer him $25 and I hadn't even seen the bag yet. Felt like a hostage situation. Do not recommend staying here.

Excellent location , Very peaceful stay the room was comfortable and Clean , So friendly staff especially Liang she was top

When I arrived it was incredibly difficult to get in contact with reception to check in, then it seemed as though they were unable to find my booking for quite a while. I was not provided with the accommodations I had booked either. While the room and bathroom weren’t outright filthy, they were not super clean- could clearly see dirt and there were some bugs. I felt unsafe in the neighbourhood so ended up leaving early and checking in to a different hotel in a different neighbourhood.

I would not recommend tgis property if you dont speak Chinese. HOUSE attendance hardly speaks basic english. On thier expedia page it says 24 hour check in and luggage storage. This is incorrect. I was charged 5 dollars to have a early check-in even tho i didnt need it. I just eanted to leave my bags in storage. So when i paid the 5dollars i went to the room and it wasn't even ready for early check-in. I messged the owener via expedia but no reply. They are quick to replay there i fo to me buy they necer replied when i messaged them on check-in day regardinging the 5 dollar charge. Room is basic. Toilet in the room.ac did not work the second day and bugs in ac unit.

The check in lady was really lovely. Following payment of a further 50$ for early check in and room upgrade (from a musty smelling, claustrophobic basement to a room on the ground floor with private bathroom) the walls were very thin and next door’s ’bathroom time’ was easily heard which wasn’t particularly pleasant. The bed was a hard slab and not very comfortable. The placement of the lavatory could have been better as it was a tad of a squeeze, particularly if you’re tall. However the room (albeit a bit on the small side) was clean, as was the communal corridor. Most disappointingly though, that despite there being a kettle on the property photos, there are none available to make hot drinks in the room (or anywhere within the premises!) also, unlike other places we’ve stayed, the other people were not particularly respectful of fellow guests and were noisy until late with heavy walking, talking loudly into their speaker phones and the first night there was a baby crying in the adjacent room. The location however is brilliant, with bars and food places nearby, giving a vibrant and eclectic vibe. There’s really good transport links into the city (buses and streetcars) which run until late.

If you are stuck and on a budget this is a good spot. It was $114 for the night. Rooms are very small and the element is rather sketchy.

Stayed here to be close to Toronto Carnival, and it was perfect location. In chinatown so plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Also a couple banks and liquor store near. You can catch the street car easily! Liang was very helpful at the hostel. Very clean and perfect for 1 person. I had the double bed with private bathroom. I dont recommend a smaller room though because the room was small. Definitely willing to stay again.

I stayed for 2 nights. Checking in and out was a breeze. The room i stayed in was tiny, but had everything advertised. On the first night there must have been someone smoking cigarettes inside, as it smelled horrible. The second night was much better. Location is excellent. Easy to get around.

Dodgy neighborhood but clean and comfortable room.

The property was in a convenient location and we could walk to main streets to catch locomotion to anywhere we wanted to go. Price was good for the amount of time we spent there and the private washroom was added bonus.

Love the area

It was a half hour walk to the Rogers Skydome. Busses come every 5 mn on Spadina Ave as well. It's in the Kensington Market area. An interesting area to walk around.

For a clean safe and basic accommodation this is ultimately among the best location for dt Toronto. Located steps away from Kensington market, at a very short walking distance on Dundas to many restaurants and busy areas with a lot of activity for shopping. Steps from Chinatown also good. Accommodations are basic and there is a boarding house below, but secure access and then key access is really good. Staff was very nice to deal with and did help me out with checking in a little bit early for small cost so that I can get to the Blue Jays game. I had made a mistake and booked an extra day by accident and they were accommodating on that as well, even though they have a solid policy. I am glad they accommodated and this place was very clean. Did have an issue with the air conditioner not having a plug and I had to buy one for a whole four bucks at Dollarama. Actually I had to buy two cords cuz the cord I bought was a little too short, and I was able to leave the one cord with them kind of as a tip so that they wouldn't have to get a new one for the next customer. With the housing crisis in Toronto, I was pleasantly surprised I was able to have a decent place in a walkable location that was relatively safe & secure. I will look to book here in the future if I'm in Toronto for specific solo stays on budget. It is definitely beneficial to have a washroom shower in the room rather than shared, but both options are fair & reasonable, because everything was clean and followed up on.

Toronto Travellers Home is very central. TTC is near by and if you want to walk to downtown or Dundas square, it takes you about 30 minutes. It is in middle of Chinatown. The service was very nice. The rooms are clean but very small and there was no closet but a fridge. If you’re looking for complete peace and quiet, this might not be the ideal accommodation, as the walls are thin and sounds can sometimes be heard.

I booked the room for a weekend for concert venues I would attend. The host set me up with a double bed upgrade in a corner suite. For quite a bit less than a big chain hotel I enjoyed a comfortable bed and a refreshing hot shower to get ready for the next concert. This location is right downtown with ready transportation though I walked to all three venues ! This place is a great deal !