I stayed at Halifax Backpackers for a week in July and returned for another 2 weeks in August because I loved it so much. I can't recommend this hostel enough...great and incredibly helpful staff and a really sociable atmosphere. It's located right in the heart of the city's North End, the most vibrant and youthful area in town and it... more

What you really get for about $20 a night? THE GOOD: Save a bundle on lodging, very friendly staff, colorful and real local flavor, a close walk to the downtown area, wifi access (best at night when fewer users), a chance to meet lots of interesting people from around the world, free linen, free street parking for the rental car.... more

Overall, this hostel was good. Definitely in a more dodgy area, but maybe more interesting for it (and besides, nothing is too far in Halifax). The cafe downstairs is good, the staff are helpful, and the upstairs rooms are nice, with hardwood floors. However, the showers were pretty basic, and sometimes gross, with fruitflies all around them, and sometimes rotting... more

After reading a few reviews I was a little hesitant in booking this place. The location was not the greatest. We were travelling with our parents so we did'nt want to get into anything too dodgy. After leaving it too late to get into the other hostel we settled on this one and we weren't disappointed. The staff are all... more

This hostel was cheap and said it was in a great "multicultural" location. For a group of 4 girls, it was totally unappealing, and we were pretty anxious about walking down the street on our own as we didn't feel very safe. The hostel itself was very clean, the staff were friendly, but we didn't get ANY sleep because the... more

For this price, I would have expected much less from a hostel. The Backpackers Hostel was one of the best experiences I have had for a mere $20/night. Clean, spacious rooms, fairly comfortable beds, spacious kitchen areas. The cafe downstairs offers up light, yummy breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Gottigen Street was only about a 7 minute walk to Citadel... more

Great hostel overall - had a yummy cafe with very friendly staff. Rooms were only $20 a night for a mixed dorm with only 6 people. You are provided with sheets and towels, and there is free wi-fi and internet access on their two computers. They had an all you can eat cookout for $5 when I stayed there! In... more

I stayed at the backpackers for two weeks in March, 2009, when I first moved to Halifax. The accommodation is the cheapest in town ($20 per night for a dorm). The dorm rooms are limited to no more than 6 beds per room, which is a lot smaller than other other hostels. I would whole-heartedly recommend this hostel to other... more

J'ai passé un mois à l'auberge de jeunesse en vu de travailler mon anglais. C'est une petite auberge (environ 30... more