Skip to main content

bnbTO - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers connect with Toronto's cultural pulse from this downtown spot, steps from Yonge-Dundas Square and the historic St. Lawrence Market

Choose dates to view prices

bnbTO - Hostel sits in downtown Toronto's core, offering a lively base with WiFi included in every room. Guests start their mornings with lobby coffee and tea while the multilingual staff provides insider guidance for exploring the city.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Free daily continental breakfast

Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham

Markham
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 422 reviews
The price is NT$2,633
NT$3,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Downtown Toronto, a neighborhood in Toronto, is home to bnbTO - Hostel. Hockey Hall of Fame and Royal Ontario Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include The Distillery Historic District and Casa Loma. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scotiabank Arena or Rogers Centre.
Visit our Toronto travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Hostels in TorontoOpens in a new window
Map
237 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G1

What's nearby

  • Ryerson University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Path - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yonge-Dundas Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Downtown Yonge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Parliament St at Gerrard St East Stop - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 9 min drive
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bisou - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House on Parliament - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chew Chew's Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Pigeon Beerhall - ‬4 min walk

About this property

bnbTO - Hostel

Hostel near CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Located close to The Distillery Historic District, bnbTO - Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at bnbTO - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Similar properties

City view from property
The Clarence Park - Hostel
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Game room
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 200 reviews
The Clarence Park - Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CAD 40 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

bnbTO Hostel Toronto
bnbTO Hostel
bnbTO Toronto
bnbTO
bnbTO
bnbTO - Hostel Toronto
bnbTO - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
bnbTO - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is bnbTO - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

BnbTO - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at bnbTO - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at bnbTO - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does bnbTO - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of CAD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is bnbTO - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Toronto, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ryerson University, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and The Distillery Historic District. Scotiabank Arena and University of Toronto - St. George Campus are also within 2 mi (3 km). Parliament St at Gerrard St East Stop and Carlton St at Ontario St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

bnbTO - Hostel Reviews

6.2

6.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hostel!

We had a wonderful time staying at this hostel. It was a bit far from a lot of the tourist areas, but it was such a great place with lots of different countries represented by the guests. The property managers were unbelievable helpful and kind to both me, my son, and everyone who walked in the door. You felt at home immediately.

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh my god what a shitt hole

The photos are not how it is. And you can only check in between 3-8 pm if they have bothered reading your message. When I got there and saw how they had lied too me. And it is worse than any hostel I have ever seen. I canceled my stay there as quickly as possible
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó que el señor me tuvo mucha pasencia por qué no hablo inglés ni francés
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is cheap and clean. The host is friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager 👍😊 is super friendly and the place is cool 😊
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

dommage

heures de check-in limitées aucun remboursement si annulation 24 ou 48 h à l’avance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is fine - bedrooms are clean & comfortable, but the kitchen could use some sprucing up (specifically because the hot plate didn’t work). Also no mirrors in the bathrooms which is annoying and would be a pretty cheap and easy fix...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very private and well kept. The owner/manager was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No esta mal por el costo, pero si se puede mejorar la atención.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Bombay, Winnipeg

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked 3 nights knowing checkin was outside normal reception hours due to late flight. Contacting hostel was not timely conversation and discovered they would not support my request but would meet me 2nd night to grant me entrance key. They did offer to cancel, which was good but i only needed first night cancelled.when i arrived 2nd night for the agreed key collection discovered lock hostel and when i phoned owner says they cancelled everything without my agreement and said there are plenty of other places ..just go look. Imagine being 2nd night in city without secure accomodation and under the assumption you were! Disappointed non repeater bnbto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
me gusto la ubicacion y la ambientacion, muy buena iluminacion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Photos showed different picture in reality its so bad i left and did not stay and have asked to cancel my stay all togther - this negatively affect expedia overLl buisness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
I hate your hotel because my booking was confirm but your employee say your booking not ok here
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eri, Vancouver,BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and friendly! The location is close to center of downtown!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

alcides lopes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap stay in Toronto

No cleaning, no towels, no reception
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Check in was quick and simple, and I liked that most things were within 20 mins walk. The bathroom is separate from the showers which is also nice. The place was fairly clean. However, it was clear the place hadn't had a good scrub in a long time. The shower curtains were spotted with mold, the walls needed to be washed, and my room smelled very musty (i bought an air freshener which helped). The bed was awful. It was all springs and sunk down easily. It was also incredibly noisy - along with all the doors that needed oiling. I didn't get much sleep, and I felt very sore come morning. The hotel has wifi and provides toilet paper and hand soap in the washroom, but you need to bring shampoo, body wash, a towel, cloth, etc. There is a small variety store downstairs that may have what you need if you forget anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!! *****

I really liked staying here, it was very clean and quiet, affordable and a great location. Everything is beautifully renovated and very cozy. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adorei!

Tudo ótimo!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good but there is no one waiting for you in there, so bring a phone or some change to call.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

ISIS MARTINS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel sofrível .

O hotel não dispõe de quarto com banheiro individual, todos os quartos são com banheiro compartilhado. Isso é bastante desconfortável, de modo que o hotel deveria avisar logo, na- tes da confirmação da reserva, que o banheiro é compartilhado. Outro fato que me desagradou bastante foi o de eu ter solicitado ao Hotel a fatura do que havia pago e eles disseram que me mandariam por E-mail. Só que eu até agora ainda não recebi esse E-mail. Existe a possibilidade de vocês pressionarem para que cumpram com sua obrigação.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le quartier est très joli et tranquille. En revanche, le bnb était sale en particulier la salle de bains (moisissures, cheveux, poils et insectes morts dans la douche). Attention, il faut convenir d'un rendez-vous avant l'arrivée (entre 15h et 18h). Nous avons attendu une heure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Jack, London, ON

Modest place for short stay-over

The premise is at 20-30 minute walk from Young's Street (city center), but you can take a bus of course. The premise is a bit difficult to find and there aren't much dining option nearby, except a pizza shop and Harvey's. The facilities is modest and acceptable for over-night stay, except that it would be a bit noisy at night (whenever there is police vehicles passing-by) or in the morning at rush hours, because it is located next to main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

ivana

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No me gusto , no hay recepción lo cual lo supe después de que ya habían cobrado la reserva el sitio no lo menciono en ningúna parte, llegue y nadie me recibió nunca, otra persona que no se quien era me abrió la puerta después de que estuve afuera dos horas . Nadie hizo aseo a mi habitación ningún día y una ocasión encontré mi puerta abierta hasta atras , por su puesto no fui yo , al irme tampoco había nadie y devolví las llaves a la misma persona que me ayudó la primera vez, que no era un trabajador de allí. Él espacio era amplio y cama dura .cerca el entorno hay una botillería y bastante ebrios en la calle , un pequeño local donde cobraron el doble de los precios en comida
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Accurate. To the advertisement

Would be nice to have use of a fridge, kettle, or coffee maker. Location was perfect. Quiet building. Did find something more affordable, compared to the price of this room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017