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Reviews for Backpackers on Dundas, Toronto, Canada
 

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4/5

Based on 159 customer reviews
 
Address:      126 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor
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2nd January 2009
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25-30
4/5
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Singapore
28th December 2008
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18-24
2/5
Comments: Will never go back to this hostel again. There were so many ridiculous 'house rules' and i felt watched all the time. The only redeeming factor is the excellent location of this hostel.

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2nd January 2009
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18-24
4/5
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Brazil
30th December 2008
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18-24
4/5
Comments: The manager was very helpful and the environment is very fun.

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Lebanon
28th December 2008
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25-30
2/5
Comments: staff was unfriendly to point of being mean, and also only offered information (such as whether there were towels) if asked specifically. Did not tell about breakfast hours till after it was done!

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South Korea
19th December 2008
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4/5
Comments: I had a great time in Canada! Thanks to the Backpackers on Dundas in Canada, I could enjoy my time in Canada more than I thought. It was the best hostel i've ever stayed. I miss Canada and the staffs of the hostel.

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Australia
26th October 2008
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25-30
3/5
Comments: Few weird rules like no TV after 11pm...don't get that. was ok though.

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23rd December 2008
Male
25-30
3/5
Comments: I got yelled at when i asked for internet access because i came late. I was late because of a blizzard. Well actually 3 blizzards. Other than that it was fine. Sleeping rooms were fine and it was clean.

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19th September 2008
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25-30
2/5
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14th December 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: soooooo kind and nice staff here, and the best location! the hostel is rather small and hard to find this hostel at the first time, but it is really nice place to enjoy ur trip:) thank u Michael:) <3

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21st December 2008
Male
18-24
3/5
Comments: It's a cute little hostel - but don't expect too much luxury.

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Canada
15th December 2008
Male
18-24
2/5
Comments: owner lied about the warm temperature in the hostel. the common areas are well above room temperature, but the sleeping rooms are fine.

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13th December 2008
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18-24
4/5
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Scotland
9th December 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: Mike and the rest of the staff were very friendly and knowlegable and the hostel was very well run. Perfectly situated in Downtown Toronto and somewhere I would definately recommend to anyone who was staying in the city.

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Canada
30th November 2008
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18-24
4/5
Comments: This hostel was very quiet and cozy, our group loved the staff that knew how to do their job, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen well equiped, this hostel tries to be environmentaly friendly so thats a plus (ie no paper towels, hot water conservation, biodegradabe dish soap etc.), I have been to nearly 25 hostels and I can recommend this one to anyone, Backpackers on Dundas thumbs up!

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30th November 2008
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18-24
3/5
Comments: The hostel location is great and conveniently located. The hostel itself is a little hard to find at first but isn't too bad. The place overall is very clean and has a homely feel to it. The staff try to be very nice and are friendly. The only complaint is that the showers did not really have hot water and so showers were very difficult to do.

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Australia
23rd November 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: Beds were comfortable! Room curtains didnt exactly close so you had light from street all night, free internet was cool and kitchen was handy. Showers didnt stay hot but which was annoying.

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17th November 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: The location here is great and it is a safe place. The building is nothing special and you may have to queue for a shower or toilet. The staff were very helpful and friendly though.

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14th November 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: The location is great. It's a smaller hostel so the staff is good about helping with whatever you need.

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19th November 2008
Female
25-30
4/5
Comments: Micheal is so nice staff!!location is so easy to get everywhere!!great!!

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18th November 2008
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18-24
4/5
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15th November 2008
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31-40
4/5
Comments: The hostel was good and clean. It's in a great location and the people were friendly, even if it's not huge on character or space. There were a couple of DVD movies showing in the day/evening, in the lounge, which was nice. Bunks are clean and new, and sheets and blankets are all great. The rooms were quiet, which meant some good relaxation and sleep. On the outside of the building there's a sign for the hostel, but when you walk up the stairs you get to a locked door with no sign on it. This is the one you want. Hopefully they'll put a sign on the door there too, telling you that this is the hostel and to knock. Once you're in, you can get a key (if you want one and you're going to be out late), for a security deposit that you get back later.

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England
14th November 2008
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18-24
4/5
Comments: FANTASTIC hostel!! Perfect location, friendly staff, great facilities and a nice homely feel to it! Highly recommended...ill be back.

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Ireland
10th November 2008
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25-30
4/5
Comments: What can i say its a Legand off a place, it feels like home away from home.

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Canada
8th November 2008
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4/5
Comments: You can tell that this hostel is young and growing, but it is a great place. As far as I know, one of the best in Toronto. Mike is a great guy, awesome wifi, TV/satellite, kitchen, and unbeatable location (sushi and kebaps downstairs). My only knocks are that it is smallish and feels a little office-esque. But all in all a great place.

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Australia
29th October 2008
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: Great friendly people! The best hostel I've stayed at around the world! I'll be back again!

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27th October 2008
Male
18-24
3/5
Comments: Hostel was okay but really dirty! Showers did not work properly.

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USA
26th October 2008
Female
41+
4/5
Comments: No heat the first night. Mike was wonderful, he got the heat fixed, I got an extra blanket, he knew details about the mass transit, and had suggestions for places to eat. We enjoyed the Inter Net connection and the frig space. I wish we knew that \'linen included\' did not include towels! The price room was very acceptable but I wish the showers and floors were just a bit cleaner.

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26th October 2008
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25-30
3/5
Comments: The location was good, in the centre of Toronto. The staff was also nice to us, but we only stayed for one (short) night, so we really didn't get to know them well. One thing you should know is that there are lockers available, but you have to bring your own lock (or buy one at the hostel for 3 dollar, but they were out of locks when we were there).

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Canada
13th October 2008
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2/5
Comments: Only 2 toilets, and only 2 showers. Which isn't many if their running at capacity.