{"id":203325,"date":"2020-05-23T13:12:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-23T17:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=203325"},"modified":"2025-05-25T10:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T14:33:35","slug":"best-hostels-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Best Hostels in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/torontohostel.jpeg\" alt=\"A beautiful pastel sky over the downtown skyline of Toronto, Ontario on the shore of Lake Ontario\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/canada-travel-tips\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto<\/a> is Canada&#8217;s version of New York City. It&#8217;s a diverse, multicultural city with a vibrant nightlife, amazing food scene, and tons of fun things to see and do \u2014 no matter what season you visit.<\/p>\n<p>While it may lack the historic charm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/canada-travel-tips\/montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal<\/a> or the natural beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/canada-travel-tips\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver<\/a>, Toronto is a massive metropolis that will easily keep you entertained.<\/p>\n<p>However, it can also be an expensive city to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Budget hotels are inconveniently located and Airbnb prices rise every year. Fortunately, the city has a few budget-friendly hostels that will help you save money \u2014 money you can spend enjoying the city and all it has to offer!<\/p>\n<p>To help you plan your trip, here is my list of my favorite hostels in Toronto. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-box\">\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Parkdale-Hostellerie%2FToronto%2F283311\">The Parkdale Hostellerie<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Couples\/Families<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Parkdale-Hostellerie%2FToronto%2F283311\">The Parkdale Hostellerie<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-clarence-park.en.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">The Clarence Park<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FPlanet-Traveler-Hostel%2FToronto%2F48151\">Planet Traveler Hostel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Overall Hostel<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Only-Backpacker-s-Inn%2FToronto%2F49758\">The Only Backpacker&#8217;s Inn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Want the specifics of each hostel? Here\u2019s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Toronto:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FPlanet-Traveler-Hostel%2FToronto%2F48151\" rel=\"nofollow\">1. Planet Traveler Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/planettravelerhostelrooftop.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop terrace with views of the CN Tower and downtown Toronto at Planet Traveler Hostel in Toronto, Canada\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nPlanet Traveler is a fantastic hostel because they really get what we travelers need. All of the rooms are ensuite (including all dorm rooms), there&#8217;s a fully equipped kitchen with free breakfast until 1pm (and it&#8217;s actually pretty decent), there are two private lockers for every guest, and best of all, there&#8217;s an awesome rooftop terrace with incredible views over downtown Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a fun hostel and very easy to meet people here, with the super friendly staff hosting regular weekly events like trivia nights and pub crawls. The beds are super comfy too so you can get a decent sleep (a big plus in my book!), with several rooms offering pod-style beds for extra privacy. The hostel is located in Kensington Market, one of the coolest neighborhoods in Toronto, with tons of affordable eateries and interesting shops right at the hostel&#8217;s doorstep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planet Traveler Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hosts lots of events<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast (until 1pm)<\/li>\n<li>Great central location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FPlanet-Traveler-Hostel%2FToronto%2F48151\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Only-Backpacker-s-Inn%2FToronto%2F49758\" rel=\"nofollow\">2. The Only Backpacker&#8217;s Inn<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/torontohostels7.jpg\" alt=\"The colorful exterior of The Only Backpacker's Inn in Toronto, Canada\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nThis is your standard chill backpacker hostel. They have a bar (with over 200 beers), a caf\u00e9, a lot of common areas (including an outdoor patio), and free breakfast. The staff are super friendly and it&#8217;s located near the subway so you can easily get around the city and explore.<\/p>\n<p>The dorms here are small, but the mattresses are thick and comfortable. Everything is bright and colorful and the whole place has a bit of a DIY feel. In short, it&#8217;s your laid-back, classic backpacker hostel and a good choice for solo travelers looking to meet people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Only Backpacker&#8217;s Inn at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Helpful staff<\/li>\n<li>Chill outdoor patio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Only-Backpacker-s-Inn%2FToronto%2F49758\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Parkdale-Hostellerie%2FToronto%2F283311\" rel=\"nofollow\">3. The Parkdale Hostellerie<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/torontohostels8.jpg\" alt=\"The exterior of The Parkdale Hostellerie in Toronto, Canada\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nThis is the most affordable hostel in the city. There&#8217;s no free breakfast but the money you save makes up for that. There&#8217;s a lot of common space as well as a communal kitchen. It&#8217;s not as central as the other hostels but it&#8217;s near Vegandale, an up-and-coming vegan area of the city, as well as Echo Beach and Fort York (a national historic site). The amenities and design aren&#8217;t the most modern, but it&#8217;s super cheap and has a welcoming, homey feel to it.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not looking to be social and just want to save money, this is the hostel for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Parkdale Hostellerie at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super affordable<\/li>\n<li>Social atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>Near lots of great restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Parkdale-Hostellerie%2FToronto%2F283311\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-clarence-park.en.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">4. The Clarence Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/clarenceparktoronto.jpg\" alt=\"Dorm room with 2 wooden bunk beds at The Clarence Park in Toronto, Canada\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nThis centrally located hostel is just a few blocks away from the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, Toronto\u2019s harbor front, and many other famous sights. It\u2019s a great place to stay if you want to be in the heart of it all. Of course, you will have to pay a little extra for that privilege.<\/p>\n<p>The Clarence Park is a social hostel, with a cozy lounge offering free tea and coffee, weekly events, and a rooftop terrace and BBQ (seasonal, this is Canada after all!). There\u2019s also a large, fully equipped, and modern kitchen, which is great for cooking your own meals to save some money. The are desks in every room as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the property.<\/p>\n<p><strong> The Clarence Park at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communal kitchen<\/li>\n<li>Weekly social events<\/li>\n<li>Rooftop terrace and BBQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-clarence-park.en.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><center>***<\/center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/canada-travel-tips\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto<\/a> is a world-class city. The hostels here are especially social and fun, making it easy to meet people and have fun with other travelers. Just make sure you book your stay in advance as there are not many hostels here and they fill up fast (especially in the busy summer months)!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-booking\">\n<h4>Book Your Trip to Toronto: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br \/>\nUse <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?subId1=%26currency%3DUSD&amp;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.<\/p>\n<p>For a list of the best areas to stay in the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/where-to-stay-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check out this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Safety Wing<\/a> (for everyone below 70)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insuremytripus.pxf.io\/q4vRWg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">InsureMyTrip<\/a> (for those over 70)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medjetassist.com\/nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medjet<\/a> (for additional evacuation coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I&#8217;m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More Information on Toronto?<\/strong><br \/>\nBe sure to visit my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/canada-travel-tips\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">robust destination guide on Toronto<\/a> for even more planning tips!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-credits\">Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplanettraveler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 &#8211; Planet Traveler Hostel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theonlyinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 &#8211; The Only Backpacker&#8217;s Inn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/the-parkdale-hostellerie.sv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 &#8211; The Parkdale<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theclarencepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 &#8211; The Clarence Park<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toronto is Canada&#8217;s version of New York City. It&#8217;s a diverse, multicultural city with a vibrant nightlife, amazing food scene, and tons of fun things to see and do \u2014 no matter what season you visit. While it may lack the historic charm of Montreal or the natural beauty of Vancouver, Toronto is a massive&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[945],"tags":[2506,745,2831],"class_list":["post-203325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada","tag-canada","tag-hostels","tag-toronto"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 4 Best Hostels in Toronto (Updated 2026)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Toronto is one of the best places to visit in Canada. 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