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Canadiana Backpackers Inn Reviews

42 Widmer St., Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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80%

It was a very decent hostel. Staff were nice, good common areas. Could have maybe used more showers and a better kitchen

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


73%

- rooms were messed up in the beginning - kind of sketchy lady in our room. I know that's vague but she seemed homeless

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

It was the best hostel I've ever been to! extremely clean and with such a friendly atmosphere. I almost was sorry I had found a house and had to move ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


76%

Internet was really bad and an alarm went off at 4am and it took half an hour for staff to turn it off

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

The room was a bit cold, maybe the heat system was not working very well... besides that, excellent!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


96%

Excellent value for money. The location is at the heart of downtown and close to everything - restaurants, groceries, attractions, subways, streetcars, movie theater! Hostel management is very good. The room where I stayed was very clean; so was the washroom and common spaces. Free breakfast provided. Staffs were very friendly. Kitchen, laundry, locker, and payphone facilities are very good. I would definitely stay here if I visit Toronto again! Just love the experience!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Bangladesh
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Canadiana Backpackers in was a great hostel. It was a great price for a great place. The location is right in the center of the city and it was easy to get to anywhere quickly. I met a lot of people at the hostel in the hang out area in the lobby. The staff was helpful and friendly. They had events going on for the weekend (it was new years eve) and we really enjoyed them. I would definitely recommend this place for any traveller.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great location, super friendly staff. We easily walked all over the city from the hostel. We'll definitely book Canadiana every time we're in Toronto!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

It was a great time, an excellent hostal and a wonderfull city!!!, I would be back to Canadiana I really had a good experience there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

very good place to stay in downtown Toronto!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Wow, I had the best weekend at the Canadiana. It really provides a social atmosphere and lots of activities. Do the Niagara tour!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (18 reviews)


83%

Really a good hostel, expecially liked the bathrooms that guarantee a great deal of privacy. Guests were super cool you can sleep early and quietly and also party all night, just as you like. Unfortunately the provided sheets weren't completely clean and full of hair. Towels were not included.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Had a great stay at Canadian Backpackers. Incredible location, helpful staff and great common areas and atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Hostel is in good location, clean, excellent facilities and staff friendly as. Recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great great experience! Pancakes were a little dry, but what the heck. Great place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I would definitely recommend this hostel! Great character, easy to get walk or get public transport, and plenty of organised events if you are planning a long stay. You have to love the discount Niagara Falls trip they off! Great! Also fee pancake breakfast if you can eat gluten (for all of you lucky ppl who can eat wheat) and free tea all day!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


76%

A really nice and clean hostel. Lots of bars and restaurant nearby. I booked a 10 bed female room, but in reality, they dont have this kind of room. So we were placed in a 6 bed mixed. My female friend is really unhappy with having to sleep with men in the same. It is ok for me but it will be better if the hotel can state it in advance. Overall a nice place. About 20 minutes walk from the toronto couch terminal. We joined the tour to the waterfall, CAD55 each.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

The double room was pretty basic but clean and a good deal for the price we paid for it. On Saturday it was a little loud when party people arrived back to the hostel, the walls are not the thickest. The breakfast could have been more varied than just pancakes - they were nice but on the fourth morning it just felt a little repetitive. And the coffee was frankly rather bad. The staff was helpful and assisted us whenever needed. Location is really good. All in all, a good stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Hoovering at 9am was not great on a Saturday morning when trying to sleep in :( Could also do with more bathrooms/showers - there was quite a queue to get in in the morning!


83%

What hostel only provides directions from the airport that cost $23.95??? We're BUDGET travelers Canadiana. I was able to get there in about 1hr for $2.50... This needs to be fixed. Besides that it is a solid hostel. Good location. Very social but not ultra fun hostel, if that makes sense. Lots of people around but not that partyish/funish. Hostel tried to kick people out of the common room at 11:30pm, which was annoying, with a drunk staff member screaming at everyone.


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  • 22 Jan 2012 (80%)
  • It was a very decent hostel. Staff were nice, good common areas. Could have maybe used more showers and a better kitchen
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