About

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

Welcome to the only!

The best way to describe your new Home-Away-From-Home is relaxed. The chill vibe runs through the hostel upstairs, flows down into the full service espresso bar/cafe and into our comfy little local pub which stocks over 200 different beers from around the world. If it can be got...we have it!

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast Included
Two Large Private Patios
One Huge Licensed Patio

Come and stay for a while and...just relax...

See you soon!


22.61% tax is not included in the room rate. It will be charged at check in.
Your credit card may be pre-authorized before you arrive.
Free cancellation at least 48 hours before arrival date, first night of stay fee for late cancellation or no show.

Government issued photo ID (passport/driver's license) required at check-in to establish non-Toronto (GTA) residency. A photocopy of the ID will be taken at check in.

Must be 19 years of age or older.
Please Note that we don't have 24 hour reception. Check in closes at 2AM.
Reception & Check-in is located in the Café (The Only Café) from 2pm until 10pm. Late Night Check In is available from 10pm until 2am and located at our Bar.
The guest can cancel free of charge until 2 days before their reservation.
The guest will be charged the first night stay if they don't cancel within 48 hours of their reservation date.
The guest will be charged a deposit from the property (equivalent to the first night) 48 hours prior to arrival.
If the deposit payment declines or is not provided, the reservation will be cancelled. Guests will be notified via email.
*Please note, that any fees paid prior to 48 hours of your reservation, go directly to Hostel World and they do not apply to The Only Backpacker's Inn and the deposit required to secure your reservation.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • 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

8.9Fabulous(1877)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    8.5
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
A
ANTHONY
Male, 41+, Canada
My experience was excellent. I will definitely return.
Stayed in Jun 2025
7.4
M
Miguel
Male, 41+, Colombia
It is a bit far away from Union Station, so be aware of that. Breakfast and people from check out should be a bit early that 8am, I had to wait for 1h to check out and get back a 10$ deposit.
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
H
Helene
Female, 18-24, France
Hostel located near a subway station, friendly atmosphere and clean dorms as well as common rooms :) I recommend!
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Location

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