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The Parkdale Hostellerie

Hostel

Simple dorms & chic studios in a modest hostel offering a lounge, a kitchen & free breakfast. People often mention room, hostel, staff, stay, night, people, door, dirty, time, feel,


Address

83 Elm Grove Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2J2, Canada

Website

theparkdale.ca

Contact

+1 416-855-4606

Price rating

$67/night

Rating on Google Maps

3.30 (259 reviews)

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  • 3/5 J M. 11 months ago on Google โ€ข 13 reviews
    Paid around 100$ a night for a double bed in a room by itself. This was one of the few places close enough to downtown for a decent price. The room was attached to a 10 bed dorm, so you need to walk through the dorms to get to it. The walls were very thin so you could hear any snoring or moving about in the dorm attached. The room came with a large bed, a mini fridge and a desk. The bed was very firm. The bedding and fridge were very clean but the rest of the room was pretty grimy. The shared bathroom for this room was in the dorm and was very dirty. I did find another one upstairs that was in much better condition. I would probably not recommend staying in the mixed dorms for females staying here alone, security seemed very minimal. The receptionists were very nice. Overall, it wasnโ€™t the cleanest hostel Iโ€™ve stayed at, but itโ€™s definitely the cheapest room within a reasonable distance to downtown, and there are some solid places to eat near by.
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Winona B. 2 years ago on Google
    A PLACE TO AVOID We booked room 3B for 3 nights, warned the host we would be arriving late and paid a 50$ late arrival fee 6 days before our arrival yet when we arrived NO ONE was here to check us in. We waited in the (smelly) reception/kitchen area for 30 min and had to wait for a guest to help us because no one was around... Turns out the receptionist was sleeping in her room. The guest woke her up and she finally checked us in but gave us the WRONG ROOM!! When we told them about this issue the next morning, they told us that they had given our room to someone else because ยซย we arrived lateย ยป, even though they were aware we would arrive late AND paid the extra 50$. The place was fully booked so they couldn't give us the room we actually booked. BUT THATโ€™S NOT IT! The place doesn't look like the pictures, the bathroom is horrible. I have never seen anything like this. There were 3 transparent showers in the same room separated by a flimsy translucent curtain. The shower nobs were broken and cleanliness pittyful (see pictures). At this point the customer service was already not great but we were ready to let it go. But on our second night we saw a cockroach in the common area and than another one IN OUR ROOM, we informed the host about it (with picture) and they denied it. Plus an item of clothing disappeared from our room and the front the door the building was broken so open to anyone the first day of our arrival. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are a women or queer person by yourself, avoid this place at all cost, it doesnt feel safe, there are almost only (older) men who seem to be living there long-term. Also, I hope you are not allergic to cats because one roams around the place and the litter box is in the corridor. Finally, if you are a light sleeper, forget about your sleep because this place is very loud and poorly isolated, we could hear everything that was going on next door and outdoors. WORST HOSTEL EXPERIENCE.
    9 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Katya R. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good location, accessible by bus or train. I came at 2:30PM (check in was at 3:00PM). After ringing and calling for 10 minutes, a guest angrily came and opened the door for me. I found the reception myself to where no one was sitting. At 3:05, someone finally came and I checked in, where they asked me to pay a $20 deposit for a card to get into the hostel after 10PM, to which they gave me no receipt for. The room still wasn't ready at 3. Stayed here for three nights. The guests are very messy, people would leave their dirty socks and clothes on the ground in the common area, there were stains on the couches, hair and makeup in the bathroom. Everything in the bedroom had a layer of dust. The staff seemed fed up with everything, especially any time I would try to ask them something. The WIFI is basically non existent. Definitely has a cat smell, did not see any cats though. Stay here if you need to be in the area.
    8 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Mushroom T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very dirty and poor customer service. Upon walking in, the first thing I saw was a long carpeted staircase, half of which were covered in dust and construction tools. I had booked for three nights. Half an hour after I got there, I decided to leave the place due to safety and cleanliness concerns, despite the fact that I knew I would not get any penny back: 1- The floor in the room was covered with dirt and trash likely left by previous customers. 2- They told me there is no one present to open the door after 2AM, which means there is no one present after 2AM, which I found very concerning. As a young female, if there is no security guard or anyone I can communicate with in the immediate, it does make me feel very unsafe. 3- Since there is no one, they suggest we borrow one of their keycards to open the door for a $20 deposit. I specifically asked, and they do not give any kind of receipt or proof for the deposit... 4- Also, the room number I had was 5, and the password to the door was 5*** (can you guess the rest?) (please change it!). Would you feel safe in such a place? 5- The kitchen was also quite dirty, comparable to one of a 18-year-old who just moved out of their parents' house. I had previously booked through Expedia. I tried to communicate with Expedia and the hostel, and despite the many attempts Expedia has tried to communicate with them, the hostel decided to not reimburse any of the money (not even for the last night, which was three days later!). Their policy of no refund if no 72-hour notice is of course the best of excuses to not show any flexibility, especially considering the fact that they are so often booked out and can easily fill an empty spot. As I was leaving, I encountered two ladies who were upset at the fact that they had previously called and reserved beds for four nights and when they got there they were told that they only had availability for three nights. There are also two cute cats walking around, which is not advertised anywhere. I think most people would like it, if they are not allergic to cats like me. Despite all this, there are advantages to staying there: 1- It is quite cheap comparing to other places to stay. 2- The location is accessible with the 501 passing right in front of it.
    7 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Nova M. 10 months ago on Google
    STEER CLEAR OF THIS PLACE! They cancelled my reservation a few hours before I was meant to arrive in town (no explanation or apology provided), and then they completely ghosted me when I tried to get more information and find a solution. Called their phone number over 10 times that day - nobody ever answered. Left a voicemail, nobody called me back. Wrote an email, nobody ever answered. Treat yourself to a more legitimate place where they care about their guests and aren't looking to shortchange or disrespect anyone!
    7 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Mo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very rude staff. He made fun of me for forgetting my driver license in the car, and also made fun of me when I asked if I can change the room, he said in a sarcastic way the room is full unless you want to share the bed with a man! This male staff needs to be fired! He is very disrespectful. The room also wasn't comfortable at all so much noises from other people in the room at night! You can't sleep! And there was no AC so it was very hot. I strongly don't recommend it! Try to find another hostel even if it was little more expensive! You will thank me later.
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Marianne M. 8 months ago on Google โ€ข 6 reviews
    Was lied to about several things during the course of my stay including having my property taken i.e. roomcard and not initially being offered the money back I had paid for it as a deposit. Also had another staff member follow me around while I tried to go about my day, and then also remove things from my vehicle which I had been given prior permission to use as they did not see me as being able to afford it as possession and assumed it was another customers without checking in first. On top of this I was accosted by another guest who had previously been thrown out of another hostel because of his creepy and possessive behavior towards me and another staff member. I talked to another staff member but also I believe this man made a complaint about me and I was not given the proper chance to explain myself, but all communication with me went dead after this point including about the compensation I had put down for continuing services. I had to visit again in person, and was paid the least available balance they felt they could forfeit and which I had previously requested when we were on better terms before they had stopped responding. I almost had to threaten to go to either police or request legal action to have money returned to me, and only would have retrieved had I spent more of my time on this by showing up in person. The prices of the rooms were not as advertised either, and it was implied I would have one night for free to make up for other issues but was only offered an abysmal 10% discount upon arrival. They did have comfortable beds and clean rooms. Also most of the staff members clearly meant well and did their jobs properly. I did get to check in late upon arrival without extra payment but was only a few minutes over time to this. Update: Yes, I did. To which you hired me and then changed your mind without notice or discussion, and also tried to make off with my paycheques. Disrespectful at least and you should have compensated me for the extra wasted to try and get back the money I worked for. I expect an extra hundred dollars for the continued waste of time, and poorly advertised services. You listened to my personal problems which I had disclosed before working and then unwilling to accommodate these as well you decided to pray on them. You are a disgusting and dirty person: Leanne and you know you got rid of me because you are less qualified and feel entitled to try and steal as well feel you should profit off of my suffering. Weak.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Gregoose L. 2 years ago on Google
    Extra charges for late check-in more expensive than the room itslef... They do not inform you about the price of the charges before you arrive (when your only fallback solution is to sleep in the street). Plus, the photos are misleading. If you have the choice, I do not recommend that place.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Isaac L. 7 months ago on Google โ€ข 9 reviews
    The room was 4 bunk beds in an apartment with another 2 rooms in the apartment exactly the same. With 3 washrooms. The showers were in a room together with just none transparent glass between them, only found 1 of the showers that actually worked correctly. The room had about 5 fans and one air-conditioner with wires hanging from everywhere. There were people walking in and out all day and they only have a small lockbox to put small items so make sure all bags are locked up and under the beds. The only thing good about it eas the location as it was a straight road all the way to the Eaton centre and either a 15 minute tram or 45 minute walk. Would not recommend unless you age really on a budget as it's very cheap to stay.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Fionntan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Please pay a bit more and book somewhere else. The place is smelly and dirty. Myself and my partner booked a "private room" room which wasnt very private. We had to walk through a 12 person dorm to get to the room. The bed was really uncomfortable and the pillows were ancient. Theres cats and cockroaches. Lots of long term residence sitting around the place. Not a very nice side of Parkdale. The only thing half decent were the bathrooms.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Pabler A. 1 year ago on Google
    In a world of compromises... you do not get what you pay for. I cannot in good conscience recommend this hostel when there are similarly-priced or cheaper hostels throughout the city. Welcome to the good, the bad, and the ugly. Anyone complaining about sharing a dorm is a fool. This is a hostel; sharing a room with other people isn't the problem. There are some positives worth acknowledging and I do have plenty of good memories from the hostel, but it's ultimately a mixed bag, and unfortunately more bad than good. The location is in the Parkdale neighbourhood. Historically a bit of a slum, the neighbourhood is rapidly gentrifying, so you get an interesting mix of Toronto's cool urban character while also seeing the ongoing crisis with housing and mental health -- there are plenty of transients in the area and some people may feel unsafe, although Toronto is largely a safe city and you're unlikely to experience any real harm. Despite what some reviews say, you're quite close to the urban core and can easily access the city's main attractions by transit. The clientele is primarily composed of two types: local Toronto residents down on their luck, and recent immigrants trying to settle in Toronto. Both types are only there because they cannot afford proper housing or more comfortable temporary accommodations. Guests are around 90% male, most over 35. Young women may feel intimidated by this and should definitely opt for the female dorms. The owner, Leanne, is actually a very friendly, pleasant woman to interact with, but the bottom line is always about money, and you can detect that she has some disdain for her clientele and does not put much effort into their comfort; you can feel how cheaply everything is maintained. The staff are a mixed bag, and even with individual staff members, your experience largely depends on their mood. Sometimes they will go out of their way to help you, other times you will be rudely shut out for very simple requests. Most of the staff live at the hostel and this detail is taken advantage of regularly. Workers are expected to perform at 150% and paid minimum wage to do so. Amongst both long-term guests and staff, there are moments of levity and joy, but most of the time, everyone seems bitter and exhausted over their circumstances. The dorms vary -- the cheapest have quite uncomfortable mattresses and are very shabby looking, but decent effort is made into maintaining cleanliness. The pricier dorms are nicer, but as of writing this, the most affordable dorms are still nearly $60 a night. Some bathrooms are quite modern and well maintained. The older ones are very run-down, but the hostel is in the midst of renovations to improve conditions. Speaking of, the ongoing renovations will mean constant noise, and the kitchen has been out of commission for literal months now, with no end in sight; one would think guests would be notified of this massive inconvenience and the rates reduced, but no, you will still be charged the full rate to live off of takeout or microwave meals, while a working kitchen is still advertised. As of writing this, the Wi-Fi is very shoddy. Only one network works with mediocre consistency -- the rest will fail more often than not, so some dorms will have no Wi-Fi at all. There is a large TV in the main room, although guests or staff are expected to provide their own streaming accounts. If you do not like vermin, there are recurring problems with roaches, bed bugs and mice. Despite all this, the motley crew of misfits and shabby living conditions make for a unique experience where you'll meet interesting people and learn a lot about yourself and the world around you. Stay for a night and you'll get a half-decent sleep with a slight bitter aftertaste. Stay for a month or longer, you'll learn new degrees of humility. A lot of potential, but very little love and a shoestring budget is put into this place. Stay here if the other hostels are booked up and you'll survive, but experience resent you didn't know existed.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Frantiลกek co praลพรญ K. 1 year ago on Google
    How comes this place has a 4.7 rating on airbnb. The location is fine and...the guy at the reception was kind...and nothing else. That's all. Otherwise : It is dirty Very dirty Be cautious - when it says you got a room it won't be a privatw room but a shared one no matter what it looks like It smells bad Total disappointment I stayed just one night and rebooked for another airbnb place. Peace
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Jade 2 years ago on Google
    Communication is NOT a priority! First and foremost when I followed the directions on the door no one answered the bell or phone, by the time I did reach someone they were Clearly unhappy to deal with me and even hung up the middle of me asking where another place to stay is since I was considered a no show due to my flight being delayed. Treat your clients better, especially if you're going to just kick them out on to the street. Here is the front of the building, it's not clearly marked, the door outside is LOW security. Additionally this hostel DOES NOT reach out to customers PERIOD. So if you book through a 3rd party company you WILL NOT receive all the information you need and, of Course, is "your fault" I can't say anything for the facilies but based on how rude they are, the curb appeal of this "Business" and the care of clients safety, the door! and literally abandoning them, I don't imagine this is more than a one star hostel.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Ayyappasamy Sudalaiyadum P. 1 year ago on Google
    I made a reservation via booking.com. the checking time there mentioned from 10am. But when I asked the hostel it was at 3pm. I had to pay extra 25 for a early check-in. I was exceptionally needing the room for few hours to do a online meeting. Internet sucked big time. Can't even do a proper video call. The bed sheets and bed were very bad. Seemed like they never washed it. Bathroom was a misery. The knobs were not working or broken. Wasted my money simply.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Charles R. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty much what you expect from a hostel. Staff and other guests are friendly, it's pretty safe with 2 locking doors to the dormitory, lockers (there's a hardware store and a dollar store nearby that sell locks) There's a few living rooms, amenities and a kitchen. The entrance is not clearly marked, navigating it is a bit confusing. The showers are a bit weird, 1 door that opens to 3 open showers? Not a big deal. The neighborhood is pretty nice, lots of good restaurants, a few thrift stores and fresh food markets, a public library, amazing public transit and access to affordable shared bikes and ebikes to travel in the GTA. Would recommend if you're looking for an affordable stay in Toronto.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Kirstin B. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 5 reviews
    I stayed at this hostel after my brother died of a drug overdose to deal with his affairs. When I left, I offered the hostel owner/employee some new narcan kits to keep on hand, given how much of an issue overdoses are in Toronto these days. Instead of politely refusing he said โ€œoh no, we donโ€™t need those. We donโ€™t let those kind of people stay hereโ€. Unbelievable to have staff that are so rude, naieve and discriminatory. Stay elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 John Christian B. 11 months ago on Google โ€ข 4 reviews
    Most affordable place to stay that is close to Downtown. Pros: 1. The lady that checked me in has excellent customer service and answered all my questions. She even let me borrow a hairdryer and shampoo. 2. Affordable compared to a private room in hotel. 3. Walking distance to 2 bike share stations. 4. Bathrooms work well and are cleaned everyday. 5. Blanket they supplied is comfy, big, and amazing. Cons: 1. Mattress I slept on felt kinda cheap and had a bit of a bump in the middle. 2. I slept badly for the first 3/7 nights due to three roommates snoring at the same time. I was able to sleep after I bought earplugs. 3. No free breakfast. (you get what you pay for) Message to female/non-binary identifying individuals: My 10 bedroom mixed room was around 8/10 to 10/10 male. For around 5/7 nights I was there it was all male. If you are a solo female travel you may feel unsafe because of this. Some of the guys in my room slept in just their underwear and went in and out of the bathroom in just their underwear. I didn't mind this at all but if you are female -again- you may feel uncomfortable, just warning you. You also share the bathroom with them since it is inside the room. I believe there is the female only dorm which might be an option for you.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Ayyappasamy S. 2 years ago on Google
    Room was dirty. The bed was so untidy and was not washed. Bathroom was broken. See the pics below to believe. Not worth the price.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Ryan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Let's start with the good: comfy beds and half decent location. Now the bad: instead of being the AVERAGE HOSTEL PRICE of $20-35 a night, it's a hostel charging the prices you would expect from a motel/hotel so for this price you might as well just go with a motel and get your own PRIVATE room for the same price instead of sharing a space with up to 16 strangers. They say they include a free breakfast, but there was not in fact a free breakfast... there wasn't any breakfast. Most of the building is under construction which is very annoying as crew is always in the way and should at least allow for a discount. The "kitchen" is just a tiny fridge, a microwave that doesn't work, and a few sinks that are actually meant for washing your hands after you come out of the bathroom. Those "chick studios" described are also not a thing... and many lounges are actually closed to guests, even the patio. This whole listing is a complete lie. For the listed price u get a bed in a shared room, enough fridge space for maybe one meal, and a microwave that won't heat your food. Enjoy!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Xina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Every place has a possibility to become what you make of it. I stayed at this hostel when I was going through alot that I did not understand. I wish I knew more about who I wish to be in the world to be able to give honest feedback. Many great memories, and some choices I made that I wish I had the wisdom to do differently. I wish I was more patient with myself and everyone else. Enjoy your stay, l wish you a great and safe stay. Close to St. Francis' table! And lots of stores.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 J-H 1 year ago on Google
    I stayed in this hostel after a wrong booking in another hostel while forced me to opt for this last minute solution. The hostel is far from the center and only busses can get you there (so make sure to purchase a ticket in the city center because there's no way to buy them at the bus stop). The hostel is in an old building in less than average condition... The rooms do have AC but they look like those of a refugee camp. The rooms are relatively clean given their state. There were people on the phone past 11.30 pm inside the room even after the light had been switched off, or watching videos with sound early in the morning. Incredible! Also, no refund can be given if you cancel less than 72 hours before arrival. So only consider this option if that's all you can afford or if that's the only one left, there are much more cost-effective options!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Carly E. 1 year ago on Google
    Upon arrival, the first thing that I noticed were the piles of garbage and old furniture outside of the building- not a very appealing first impression. The staff at reception was very kind and offered to help with luggage. Check in process was smooth. When booking online, it said that I would have a single bed and it looked as though it would be in a private room. When I got there, I learned that it was a bunk bed in a small shared room with three other females. Photos online should show a clearer representation of the bed and room. The place gave me more of a shelter vibe than a hostel vibe with guests that appeared to be staying there long term, mostly men. As a young female, I had some safety concerns knowing that there is no one at reception after 10 pm, although staff are on site but sleeping. I think I would have felt more comfortable if there was a lock and key to get into the bedroom rather than a padlock with a code that could easily be found out by other guests. Itโ€™s obvious that efforts are made to keep the place clean, the bathrooms looked and smelt clean but the overall building is just very run down so cleaning can only do so much.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Jeff B. 2 years ago on Google
    Located in an historic neighbourhood in Toronto's Parkdale community, nestled among buildings that were built before the turn of the previous century, sits a quaint little hostel. The dรฉcor is simple and the space is spacious and clean. The staff were chipper and very accommodating. The building is old and rustic, but effort has been made to keep the inside clean and reasonably up to date. The shared kitchen was a decent size and our room was very spacious. The bed was okay (clearly not something you'd likely buy for long term personal use) but was comfortable enough for a couple good night's sleep. There was only a stand lamp for light in our room, but that was all that was needed. They did have a small space heater in the room, to take the chill off when needed, along with a small desk and chair. Other guests were quiet, polite and respectful. One warning: if you have bad knees or hips, you may want to find somewhere with fewer stairs to climb to get to reception and to your room. We were on the third floor, looking out over Queen St. and, in spite of the fact that Queen is quite a busy street during the day, the noise level at night was not such that it caused us to sleep poorly. We would stay here again on future trips to Toronto.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Violetta M. 1 year ago on Google
    When I arrived there I had to wait for a long time for someone to open the door. When I finally was there I told the reception lady that I was going to leave my stuff there. She said yes, then I was waiting for doing check in (it was 1:30pm). She said I had to leave if I wasn't going to check in right away (she said I can not wait there, otherwise she was going to charge me some dollars). I had to leave. That was so rude. Also, I asked if I could leave my food in the fridge and she said not.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Amelia A. 11 months ago on Google
    Looks nothing like the pictures online, extremely dirty, and felt unsafe. I left an hour after arriving. Honestly this should be shut down I doubt itโ€™s legal. Definitely do not stay here ESPECIALLY if youโ€™re a female.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 busevin b. 1 year ago on Google
    Really bad, not recommended. This is not an hotel of 3 stars is a hostel. Showers not working. Noisy. They do not have rooms for two persons. A lot of dirty everywhere. Mistreatment to clients.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 todd m. 2 years ago on Google
    The front desk worker (Jamal) has no manners at all. Literally the rudest person I've ever met in my entire life
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Krys 1 year ago on Google
    Ive stayed here many times. Unique place in a great location well worth the price. Not super fancy but I like that, nothing pretentious just pure hostel vibes.

  • 3/5 Marco Thomas R. 11 months ago on Google
    Hostel of average quality. They are well located and the location does easy access to bus/link trains, has also plenty of shops, supermarket and pubs at walking distance (including Metro and Dollarama). The rooms are spacious however all the common spaces looks old and a bit dirty, the fact also that they don't provide big lockers is not making you feel super safe, they do have small sized lockers, however they fit a small bag only (tho use these bring your own padlock). The WiFi connection is reliable and fast, ideal if you need to do some work too. Shower/bathroom is clean, however morning time, you may have to queueing a bit to use it. Reception hours are short from 8am to 10pm, they can accept late check-in up to 2am, however this has an additional fee, to get in/out after the reception hours, you can obtain a RFI card, you have to deposit 20CAD for the card, this is fully refundable when the card is returned. The staff is really friendly and approachable and happy to help about general information about the city.

  • 3/5 Paul 8 months ago on Google
    Bed was to soft, and seemed to be a kids bunkbed for length, air worked 1st night not the second, person under me was very noisy and woke everyone up in the dorm, but past that the people were nice Leah and Paloma if I ha e spelled them correctly were very nice, and hope they are staying safe and enjoying themselves

  • 1/5 kuldeep a. 2 years ago on Google
    The beds were so bad, washroom, shower, power sockets were not working.

  • 4/5 Megan 11 months ago on Google
    It's true the pictures are brighter than it is and yes, you can tell it is old and much used, but I had a good experience for the night I spent here. My room was clean and the linens were fresh, bathroom i used was clean, the kitchen looks new (i didn't use it), and I felt comfortable overall. Reception was polite, the dorm door has a code entry. It's not the fanciest hostel I've been in, but its not bad. I I think it's important to say Hi to ur bunkmate/fellows and establish some friendliness, and I felt safe in my 4-person female room. I wouldn't, perhaps, come with a large suitcase on a group vacation getaway, but the location and the price are fair. It was perfect for my purposes. My biggest con would be the volume of Queen St W as people leave clubs in the early morning, as there isn't much noise insulation, but it passes. I think if you have a longer stay and you are solo, you could make a friend or two. If I come back for a solo overnight trip (ie concert), I will stay again. Note the immediate step down upon opening the door from outside, it almost took me out.

  • 5/5 Xina Pishgah G. 1 year ago on Google
    Made memories for life, and learned a lot. Not all great, but all worthy lessons looking back. I enjoyed my stay... met very interesting people... I wouldn't do "hard" things there if I were you. WOW so many memories. I wish some of my other friends were with me while I was there.

  • 4/5 Pedro D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was like a family. awesome and friendly staff. will definitely be back

  • 1/5 Carlos U. 2 years ago on Google
    Dirty!!and Dirty...all over!!.. just don't bother and go to a Hotel

  • 5/5 Heather B. 2 years ago on Google
    Like it an nice place to stay

  • 1/5 Harshit S. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a bad hostel for the price. Beds suck, access key doesn't works. Half of the things are broken. Washrooms are mostly out of order

  • 5/5 Arpit S. 2 years ago on Google
    The host and hostess are very friendly and they go out of the way to help you, plus they price match you with any website prices.

  • 5/5 parsa n. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean,affordable and not too far from downtown Toronto

  • 5/5 Hoshin Le K. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean, Nice and Internationnal.

  • 3/5 Chetna M. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first ever hostel experience and to be honest, it wasn't that bad. Proper hygiene was maintained but I am giving ut a 3-star instead of 4 since the showers were a bit tricky and dirty. Except that no issues with the hostility

  • 4/5 WAQAR Y. 2 years ago on Google
    The place was very close to bus stop. Direct bus available to downtown. The bus uses bus card or cash as mode of payment, else if the driver is good, he will give a free ride with a promise to give someone else a cup of coffee. I was for 1 night stay, did not use many facility but the place was loaded with friends and people you could interact with and get help in other spheres.

  • 3/5 Howard w. 1 year ago on Google
    Parkdale Hostellerie looks like its under expansion . The house cats r very charming and the tv room is spacious . There r plenty of kitchen space and a grew knowledge chef . park has very modern medium sized laundry machines. Wifi is extensive on 3 platforms . Spacious patio if u choose even the low budget dorm 2 or 6. There r artist on board so if need art supplies or critique or collaboration on big pieces as for Mr H aka the ๐Ÿฆ†.

  • 1/5 larry b. 1 year ago on Google
    Zero rating Watch out for night staff here. They find out personal & private information about you and gossip it to everyone with any sense of discretion or decency. Very disappointing! If I were were the owners, I would get rid of them!

  • 4/5 Saad R. 1 year ago on Google
    Rooms are in good condition but the lobby not much presentable and location is okay

  • 4/5 Pedro Manuel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are super friendly, place is clean, quiet and reasonably maintained. Good mix of people, everyone is low key friendly but the time I stayed it didnโ€™t seem party mode, but this is perhaps because itโ€™s November

  • 5/5 Giannis L. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool place! The owner run back to me when he realise I pay cash not by card for giving me back 20$ from the card deposit!

  • 1/5 Julie 7 months ago on Google โ€ข 2 reviews
    DO NOT STAY HERE. From the beginning this was a mess. Customer service was non existent. No one picks up the phone, we rang the doorbell 10 times and no one let us in, and they were just generally unhelpful. We booked an โ€œprivate apartmentโ€ room for one night. Nowhere on the listing did it say that it was a 10 minute drive away from the address of the actual hostel. We didnโ€™t find out until we got to the front desk with all our luggage. They also didn't help us with the parking situation whatsoever (no recommendations, no nearby parking garages). Once we managed to get to the apartment, it was FILTHY. The floors were sticky, the garbage wasn't changed from the last guest, there were bugs in the bathroom. I guarantee they hadn't cleaned it whatsoever before we got there. The sleeping arrangements were barely passable, not enough bedding was provided. There were also only 2 towels for 4 guests. We noticed that the extra toilet paper roll in the bathroom was waterdamaged and covered in filth. COBWEBS. DIRT. EVERYWHERE. The price was also WAY too high for what we got. It looked nothing like the pictures in the listing. FALSE ADVERTISING. As women we did not feel safe there. The main lock on the door was broken and all that was keeping us safe was the code lock, which anyone could find out. I highly recommend you look for other accommodations.
    11 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 S M B. 7 months ago on Google โ€ข 2 reviews
    let's first establish a fact: This dump does not deserve a one star! The star is imposed by Google. This place should be shutdown by the authorities, it's infested by mice, it reeks, and the people who are running this racket are crooks, no shame, no ethics whatsoever! Please, before booking or even thinking to book a so-called "room" or "dorm" PLEASE, VISIT FIRST and see and smell for yourself then decide, you will thank yourself for that later! I am as we speak filing a complaint with the Consumers Council of Canada. It is a shame that Google has this advertised and other online booking platforms. This place should be shutdown. DO NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, as I said, please visit then decide. The photos you see online are NOTHING like reality. It's a shame this is open for "service".
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 chris h. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 1 review
    We stayed in the private room and they got us an uber, Yeah it a bit rough so what, really was useful location, beds are comfy its warm and there was only one bug, we named it Simon, tbh we have more in the countryside, dont be snobs, loads of great shops, cafe sud forno has great coffee and FriendsButter Chicken curry house is just great, ty Toronto had a great time


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • โœ“ Free Wi-Fi
    • โœ“ Air-conditioned
    • โœ“ Laundry service
    • โœ“ Pet-friendly
    • โœ“ Kid-friendly
    • โœ“ All-inclusive available
    • โœ“ Kitchens in some rooms
    • โœ“ Smoke-free
    • โœ— Breakfast
    • โœ— Parking
    • โœ— Pool
    • โœ— Restaurant
    • โœ— Airport shuttle
    • โœ— Fitness center

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