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Canadiana Backpackers

42 Widmer Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 2E9 Canada
Property Type: Hostel
  • Budget accommodation, typically offering shared rooms that may be dormitory style.
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 37 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 27 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 27 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 26 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 27 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool

Reviews of Canadiana Backpackers

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3 of 5 stars
Solihull, UK
1 Oct 2008

On arriving at the hostel I noticed that the place was pretty noisy and very bustling. The hostel is opposite a massive night club, great for a night out but not so great when you want to sleep. It was very hot when we stayed so had to have the window open and were woken every night by drunken revellers.... more

27 Sep 2008

Small rooms, eight people to share one shower and toilet that does not flush right. Booked a room to share with two other females and when i got there they said i booked a mixed room and directed me to a room with two males with smelly clothes everywhere. I refused to stay the night and requested my money to... more

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4 of 5 stars
KL, Malaysia
5 Sep 2008

I spent about a week at Canadiana early March 2008 and enjoyed the atmosphere from the moment I stepped in. It was winter, and many of its occupants stayed indoors (in the common area) when the sun goes down. To keep things interesting for travelers, Canadiana organises nightly activities (ie. Futsal, BBQ, Karaoke, Comedy Nights) at no charge, though each... more

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3 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
25 Aug 2008

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights on a recent trip to Toronto to catch the Red Sox/Blue Jays game. I booked this hostel because I saw it had been voted #1 hostel in north america. Depending on what room you are in, the experience is incredibly variable. Our first night was absolutely terrible when we stayed in... more

3 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I thought I had a good idea by deciding to book at a hostel in downtown Toronto, as it would save me a lot of money in transportation. I quickly realized what a huge mistake I might have done, when they made me wait for almost an hour for the room to be ready, even though I made my reservation... more

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5 of 5 stars
London
26 Jun 2008

Firstly, this place is very clean, in a good location and great value for money. It was the extras that made it: the free pancake breakfast with coffee, the cinema room, the free books for lending and the daily events, such as a bbq! The staff were friendly, my partner and I booked a couple of nights in the Sheraton... more

25 Jun 2008

I've stayed for one night, last sunday the 22nd of June. They gave me a foue bed room on a building next to the hostel that was OK. The baths were OK and the people at the front desk were friendly. I slept with the sheets they provided me. When I got up, my left hand and my neck felt... more

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4 of 5 stars
Whickham
13 May 2008

Great hostel, staff very helpful and will organise tours for you. It was a bit crowded and loud on a friday evening but if your a traditional backpacker (which my girlfriend and I are not) you love it even more than we did. more

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3 of 5 stars
Cheshire
11 Apr 2008

The hostel is in a good location- you can get to all the attractions quickly and easily. Internet access is good- a few computers in the hall and available at a really could price. Not many washers/dryers- definately not enough for all the guests. Steep staircase to get luggage up and down to the stairs. I stayed in a dormitary... more

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4 of 5 stars
Brisbane
13 Nov 2007

I chose this hostel for my stay in Toronto based on the rave reviews on Tripadvisor. It was probably one of my least favourite hostels that I stayed in in terms of cleanliness and facilities, but it was the best in terms of the friendly atmosphere and events that they organise each day. I was in a top bunk in... more

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42 Widmer Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2E9, Canada