About

We are unable to accommodate local (Greater Toronto Area) guests.

Welcome to The Only Backpacker's Inn — your home away from home.
The vibe here? Totally relaxed. Upstairs, we’ve got a laid-back hostel; downstairs, you’ll find our full-service espresso bar, and right next to that, a cozy little pub stocked with over 200 beers from around the world. If it exists, we probably have it! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for photos and videos of our latest events! Instagram - theonlybackpackers & facebook.com/theonlybackpackersinn

What we offer:

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast included
Air-conditioned rooms
Two large private patios
One huge licensed patio

A few things to keep in mind:

We’re all about the traveler experience — so we can’t accommodate local guests from the Greater Toronto Area.

Guests must be 19 or older, and you’ll need government-issued photo ID (foreign passport or driver’s license) at check-in. We’ll take a quick photocopy to confirm your non-GTA residency.

Check-in is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the café, and late check-in (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.) happens at the bar. After 2 a.m., we close for the night and won’t reopen until 8 a.m. — we do not have 24-hour reception.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before your reservation. After that, we’ll charge for the first night.

We’ll pre-authorize your card and charge a deposit equal to one night’s stay 48 hours before arrival. If that payment doesn’t go through, your reservation will be canceled, and we’ll notify you by email.

22.61% tax is not included in the room rate — it’ll be added at check-in.

If you booked through Hostelworld, please note that their fees go to them — not us. You’ll still need to pay your deposit directly to us to secure your booking.

See you soon!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(2013)
  • Value for Money
    8.5
  • Security
    9.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    8.4
Summary of traveller reviews

The Only Backpacker's Inn in Toronto offers a vibrant atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the excellent location, close to the metro for easy city access. The attached cafe and bar are popular social hubs. Some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and small, windowless rooms, but the overall sentiment remains positive, especially for solo travellers and those seeking a social environment.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
10
M
Michele
Female, 41+, Canada
Great place! Great host!
Stayed in Jul 2026
3.7
G
Giulia
Female, 18-24, Germany
The hostel had a really weird vibe and we felt very uncomfortable there. Most of the staff were strange and the whole place seemed extremely dirty. The toilets and showers smelled strongly of mold and there were only two unisex toilets. The rooms had no windows, which made it even more uncomfortable. The only positive was the location, as the nearby train station made it easy to get into the city.
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.6
D
Danielle
Female, 31-40, Canada
I really liked this place. I'm gonna start with what I didn't like. I stayed in a4 bed female dorm the room is called Saskatchewan (cute name) but there is a sun roof, so as soo as the sun comes up, the light comes in more than actual lightbulbs. To check in, the staff ignored me for a while. The tour of the hostel was halfassed. You have to go outside to go to the kitchen so I wouldn't stay here in the winter. Also no curtains! Other than that, it was a fun stay, i met some cool people.
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Location

972 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Canada
6.5km from city centre