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Canadiana Backpackers Inn Reviews

42 Widmer St., Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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85%

Rating
1251 Total Reviews
  • 83%Value For Money
  • 84%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 81%Cleanliness
  • 81%Facilities

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94%

Great place to stay - there's always some entertainment planned and the people are really friendly. Really enjoyable experience.

  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for the review! Hope to see you again soon!

94%

Hip place in downtown within easy walking distance to public transportation. They offer different kinds of activities each day and even contain a small cinema. The common areas were always crowded which created a lively atmosphere but forced people to remain in their rooms if they wanted to chill out. The noise of the people in the common areas though was not perceivable in the room.

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Thanks for the wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your time here and hope to see you again!

89%

Nice place, very clean, really friendly staff. Easy to meet people if you want to. Location wise it's perfect for bars and just about anything you'd want to do in Toronto.

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Thanks for your review! Glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again in the future!

89%

the hostel is a lovely place which i would highly recommend to other travelers. its close to almost location you want to go to. the staff is nice and i truly enjoyed the time there. but the breakfest is not really good but thats fine i guess.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. In terms of breakfast we are in the process of incorporating some other breakfast items in the morning.

63%

Expensive for the location and what is offered.

Owner Comment (Hide)
We are sorry that you found us too expensive. Being located in the heart of downtown Toronto we are price competitive with other hostels in Toronto and are always aiming to give you the best value for your money! You should see our high property tax bills-the price for being right downtown.

83%

The people make this place, awesome bunch of people who are very open to taking people in... Location is also very handy..


100%

A lot of people, really, a lot:) But it has different night activities, free tea and pancakes for breakfast. :)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for the review! We do have some amazing free daily activities. Pub Crawls, Wine and Cheese, Pool Tournaments and Free Bowling tend to be a favourite! Hope to see you again soon!

89%

I enjoyed my stay at the Canadiana so much. There are a lot of long stay people there who are very friendly and will make you feel like part of the community instantly. Most people staying there are working holiday people rather than travelers so I wouldn't describe it as a party hostel but there was a group going out to the local bars every night. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and most are good friends with a lot of the guests as well. Great location as well.

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Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed your stay and made some friends. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

83%

Nice atmosphere, especially considering the weather was pretty rubbish and many guests were bound to staying indoors. Warm & comfortable with a good kitchen and laundry.

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Thanks for the amazing review! Our hostel is well known for its comfortable and friendly atmosphere! Hope to see you again soon!

94%

Awesome location, nice atmosphere, cheap. If I go back to Toronto I am definitely staying here again- enough said.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review! We’re looking forward to providing you with a nice stay again!

100%

The first day we arrived was at 7am we hesitated thinking that reception wouldnt be open as we entered a irish girl greeted us and gave us a grand tour and letting us store our bags until check in, she even offered tea and coffee. Was very helpful considering we were only in Toronto for one night. Was a great experience.

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We are really glad that you had a nice stay and that our staff made you feel welcome! We are always looking for ways to make our guests’ stay more comfortable and easy, even if they’re just staying for one night! We hope you come back soon!

89%

Very clean and staff was very helpful. Great location. Long term parking across the street at extra expense but worth it.

  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thank you very much! We definitely make sure that the hostel is spotless and that our guests’ needs are met. If we don’t know something, we’ll make sure to find the information for you! Hope to see you in the future!

89%

Nice Hostel. The numer of bathrooms is a bit small, but I never had to wait very long. Staff is trally friendly. Wifi works very good in rooms. There are pancakes for breakfast or you can purchase cereal or bagels. Only a few minutes to walk to King Street, about 10 Minutes to the CN Tower. Well connected to public transportation. I would stay again

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Thanks for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay, our breakfast and found our staff helpful. We make a great effort to provide guests with everything they need to have fun while in town. Hope to see you soon!

94%

Great hostel! Close to everything fun in Toronto, not to mention all the great things to do at the hostel (games, movie room, daily activities, etc). The rooms are great, very quiet, can be loud though during party time/weekends.

  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

s lovely place, serious business, the only thing I dislike are breakfast; poor and scarce compare with other Hostels for instance in Germany... But a I recommend Canadiana 100%....

  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review! We are actually working on improving the breakfast (making it a fixed time rather than a first come, first served basis; and providing more options). It is a little complicated to organize breakfast for such a large amount of people but we’re happy to do the work to provide our guests with a satisfying stay! Hopefully you’ll be able to experience the difference in a future visit!

91%

There was a bit of a confusion regarding the location of a rooms. A staff gave us the impression that our room was in a different building. We walked a bit and then came back. Just a bit of misunderstanding. Not a big deal.

  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
We’re sorry there was a confusion with the rooms, the hostel takes up all the street and there are in fact rooms that are located in a different building than the main house! Good thing that was solved quickly! We look forward to hosting you in your next visit!

71%

Great central location you can walk to almost anywhere in Toronto from here...staff were really helpful prior to my arrival and helped me organise a trip to Niagara the morning after I arrived. All in all this hostel isn't super clean or modern but for the price and location is worth it! Also, I never tasted the pancakes in the mornings however, they didn't look to appetizing!!


86%

Fantastic staff and ethos within the hotel. Luggage storage for all the winter sports fans is fantastic. Doors open directly from the street to the common room, which is a bit precarious, and are only locked at night. Apart from that, and the fact people may steal your food or booze out of the fridge, this hostel is awesome. Clean, friendly, professional, secure and homely. Free cups of tea?! Any Brit can feel welcome here in seconds.

  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thank you so much for your review! I hope you’re having fun in the slopes :) The doors in the common room that lead to the street are actually only opened from the inside, so no one can come in from there (they will have to go to the main entrance) As for the fridges situation, we are working on a new logistic which will hopefully lead to a better storage process and less ‘borrowing’ of things. Hope to have you back soon!

100%

You guys are the best!

  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


89%

Rooms are small, but clean!


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