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31 Grange Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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61%Overall Rating

From 38 ratings
  • 55%Character
  • 64%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 62%Staff
  • 52%Atmosphere
  • 50%Cleanliness

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80%

Despite some negative reviews, i went here and i had a great time. Single private room with tv and fridge for that price, crazy. Other guests were very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


50%

Malgré une réservation pour 2 nuits, à notre arrivée la chambre n\'était pas disponible! Il nous a été proposé une autre place, en dehors de la ville (finalement à 30 min en voiture...). Nous devions faire le chemin avec le gérant qui est finalement parti sans nous. Arrivés là-bas les clés que nous avions n\'étaient pas les bonnes. Finalement, la chambre qui nous a été attribuée était très sale: poils, cheveux, poussière... Nous avons dû changer nous même les draps... (Un peu plus tard


83%

very nice lady in charge and great location!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


57%

We got to the hostel to be told that the booking had not been confirmed and so they put us in another property which was student flats - It was a bed in a room with a dirty sink........ and a mouse.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


40%

Kitchen inadequate no exhaust fan, keeps all the smoke and the smell from it crawls into the room, when people were cooking, dishes none existence , toaster falling apart dirt and garbage everywhere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


50%

Bad Hostel! When I arrive nobody open the door. I came back some hours later and the same, nobody at home. So I have to look for another one. I lost my money of the bookin. Don´t go there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


50%

washroom was in a terrible situation, dirty with mildew stains, partially broken tiles in the floor. In the lobby you could see around 30 pairs of guests shoes which covered the whole pathway. Open doors to reduce too high temperatur from heating.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


43%

Better look somewhere else!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


60%

Cheap and very well located. We stayed there 3 nights, the bathroom was dirty and not very clean (strong smell).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


73%

the parking was an issue because there is only room for a couple cars unless everyone is blocked in so it caused issues with being called to come back and move cars around.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


57%

very dirty kitchen! no chance to cook because there are no pots or plates to use. the rest was quite clean. manager was okay, but seemed to be annoyed because of our questions. bathroom was ok, just a little bit dirty. value for money was fine because we had a double bed room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


33%

When we arrived at the hostel, nobody answered at the door, and finally they told us we weren't staying where we booked. So, we paid and went to another place, further and... well, a creepy place. In a weird area, lost in chinatown, behind a restaurant. This was not as horrible as we thought when we saw the building. The rooms were too small but almost clean. We are lucky to have a great sense of humour, we have fun by ourselves ! No staff.


33%

Recommendation is NOT to stay here. 1) We were told to come back in 1 hour even though it was 3 hours after checkin time 2) We were taken somewhere else 3) The new place was under renovation and not ready when we arrived and we were told to wait for the landlady for an hour 4) Two hours later the landlady arrived 5) We were let in but the place was a NOT clean and still filled with dust from renovation 6) We had booked a single and a double, but only got two single rooms separated by thin wall

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

wifi ok, location-chinatown-downtown!

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks a lot. I hope you come agin!

53%

We booked a double room with private bathroom, but when we got there it was not available. Then they asked us to go to another hostel near by. When we got there the same thing happened. Only when we complain about that the girl arranged a room for us (double and with private bathroom, as we booked).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
i am so sorry, i really did not know what had happen at another building. that was my fault, i should sent you to get there.

27%

They changed the hostel to another place, so we had to walk more than 10 minutes.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
we apologize for that, but i need to explain it, we have 3 buildings in downtown center, it is not far each other, so we often accept booking at 31 grange, then according to the vacancy rate adjust . That is common in hostel and motel, if it cause your inconvenient , we should give you an apology!

33%

I believe this hostel should stop taking reservations once they're full. It's pretty simple really.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
i am sorry about that , the hostel you stayed also belongs our hostel, sometimes we booked full ,we need to arrange the customer to stayed there. i know your are feeling, pls accept our pology.

90%

According to the price, this hostel is awesome and perfectly situated, near everything! The person in charge is very nice and helpful. There isn't any breakfast but there a lot of place to take an all day breakfast all around. Rooms are big (we were five in 4 beds room) and confortable with tv, fridge and microwave. Unfortunatly, you have to pay 7 dollars to park your car.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I am so sorry , there are not free parking in Toronto, so what i can do is I will provide good service to you. we are looking forward your next coming! Have a good day!

90%

I was hesitant to come here after reading some of the reviews, but was very pleasantly surprised once I arrived. We were greeted warmly and got a clean room to sleep in. I don\'t know what else you can ask for in a hostel, especially at this price. I would definitely come here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Great location. Large, warm clean rooms with linen and blankets provided. Also, the lady who runs the show is lovely.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


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