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

8.5Fabulous(2041)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    8.1
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.2
Summary of traveller reviews

The Only Backpacker's Inn in Toronto offers a vibrant atmosphere with friendly staff and a great location near the metro. Guests enjoy the social vibe, the connected cafe and bar, and good value. Some recent feedback mentions issues with cleanliness in shared bathrooms and occasional noise.

Stayed in Sept 2026
9.1
S
Sarah
Female, 41+, England
Stayed in one of the private rooms. It was quiet and clean with plenty of space. Had a large kitchen area in the private apartment, but only equipped with a kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave. If you want to do more than heat stuff up you need to head over to the main hostel area to cook. Conveniently located close to the Metro. The bar and cafe downstairs were great and staff lovely.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.0
C
Christopher
Male, 31-40, USA
Hostel is located above a bar and coffee house. Has a lively atmosphere for social types but may be a bit noisy for other. Staff are generally friendly and helpful. Located near a bus/subway station for convenient access to get around the city, though you may have to transfer between lines to get to the airport.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.3
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Ukraine
Very noisy place
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Location

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