Kensington College Backpackers
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Kensington College Backpackers

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280 Augusta Avenue, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2L9, Canada
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Located in the city centre, this Toronto property provides breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A pizza restaurant and a guest kitchen are on site. The University of Toronto is 5 minutes’ walk away. Kensington College Backpackers offers private rooms as well as mixed and all female dorm rooms with a balcony and cable TV. Every floor has a shared single-sex bathroom as well as separate showers. The Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront Center and CN Tower are all within 3 km from Kensington College Backpackers. The Entertainment District is only 2 km away.Show More
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3.3/5
Cleanliness: 3.3
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ParkingLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeBilliards RoomBusiness Center
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Surroundings
Metro: Spadina
(1.5km)
Metro: Bathurst
(1.5km)
Airport: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
(3.8km)
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Double Room
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Double Room

Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
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Guest Reviews(4)

3.3/5
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  • Cleanliness3.3
  • Amenities3.3
  • Location3.3
  • Service3.3

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Guest User
December 6, 2021
I guess you get what you paid for, but this hostel is probably the worst hostel I ever stayed in. The shower curtains were moldy & unhygienic. Always an awful smell in the shared restrooms & kitchen. There's a sign in the restroom stating that all used toilet paper must not be disposed into the toilet, so imagine the smell of accumulated poop unattended for days! Didn't see other guests & the front desk was always unattended during our 4-day stay. It was supposed to be opened at 10am and closed at 8pm according to their website, but I only saw it being opened for once during our stay (which was when we were checking in). The staff who checked us in was alright and friendly. That being said, the service is almost nonexistent as they never picked up the phone and they would most likely be unavailable after 8pm. We stayed in the so-called "Deluxe" Double Bed private room (the largest room they have) but the room is really dirty. It almost feels like they haven't been cleaned for a while. The chair is flimsy and we are most certain that the TV is broken. It was 0C outside & our heater in the room is barely working, we end up sleeping with our down jackets since the blanket was as thin as a bed sheet. The free breakfast promised by the website was nonexistent, apparently they stopped offering breakfast for almost a year (which I am sure that this is definitely false advertising!) The kitchen is super gross as there is a pile of dirty dishes unattended in the sink for days, and there's dead cockroaches and trash in the fridge. Despite situated near UoT and Chinatown, the nearby area is very sketchy with lots of homeless wandering around. It was noisy after midnight as well so I would definitely recommend staying in a hostel that is far away from the city centre (as Toronto transportation is actually pretty convenient). The hostel is not the most accessible place ever as you do need to transfer to a bus after getting off from the underground. It is pretty closed to Kensington Market so plenty of food options available. Unless you are very broke or a huge foodie, I would not recommend this hotel at all. I'm glad that I went there during the winter since other reviews are saying that there were cockroaches during summer - which does not surprise me at all. But yeah, find a better hostel in Toronto. Don't waste your money here and bother that small difference in room rates. My friend stayed in a different hostel (which is CAD$30 more expensive per day) but the experience was way better than mine. Don't make the same mistake like me, book a different place for goodness sake.
Guest User
October 1, 2021
Do not book! There are no staff, the main door is locked and no one is at the desk until 2pm, you can't store luggage, shared toilet and showers are inconveniently located, you can't flush toilet paper, the kitchen is disgusting, bad location near a community centre with people yelling in the street and you can hear everything, the whole place is dirty and not worth booking!
Guest User
October 1, 2021
Stayed here 3 nights as Toronto is soo expensive. It’s super basic and not gives only the bare minimum but it’s safe, the bathrooms are clean enough (although non working on my floor so had to go to the third floor). If it’s just a place to crash then it’s absolutely fine and in a great location. I was a solo female traveller and was fine here
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December 24, 2021
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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–20:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Breakfast
Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details.

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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 48
Located in the city centre, this Toronto property provides breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A pizza restaurant and a guest kitchen are on site. The University of Toronto is 5 minutes’ walk away. Kensington College Backpackers offers private rooms as well as mixed and all female dorm rooms with a balcony and cable TV. Every floor has a shared single-sex bathroom as well as separate showers. The Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront Center and CN Tower are all within 3 km from Kensington College Backpackers. The Entertainment District is only 2 km away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington College Backpackers?

Prices at Kensington College Backpackers are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Kensington College Backpackers?

The closest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. It is 3.79km from the hotel and approximately a 37minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kensington College Backpackers?

The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 12:00.

Does Kensington College Backpackers provide airport transfer services?

No, the Kensington College Backpackers doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Kensington College Backpackers have?

Kensington College Backpackers has the following amenities and services: Parking, Luggage Storage, Wi-Fi in Public Areas.

Does Kensington College Backpackers have a swimming pool?

No, Kensington College Backpackers doesn't have a pool.

Does Kensington College Backpackers have fitness amenities?

No, Kensington College Backpackers doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does Kensington College Backpackers provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Kensington College Backpackers have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Kensington College Backpackers has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Kensington College Backpackers provide breakfast?

Yes, Kensington College Backpackers provides breakfast.

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