Hostels in Toronto

By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theatres and museums.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to look first: All Days Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sherbourne Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find hairdryers, desks and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Kensington College Backpackers - 2-minute walk from College St at Augusta Ave Stop for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a computer station. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. Toronto North Travellers Home - Located within a 5-minute walk of York University. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. You’ll find showers and free toiletries in all rooms. The Clarence Park - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of King St West at Spadina Ave East Side Stop and Spadina Ave at King St West North Side Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. You’ll find lockers and linens in all rooms. Toronto Travellers Home - 2-minute walk from Dundas St West at Denison Ave Stop for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with TVs and linens.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Toronto, one of Expedia’s 15 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in Toronto are November, February, December and April, with each month seeing an average of 13 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Toronto is known for its theatres, architecture and museums. Major attractions include Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Eaton Centre and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Get out into nature with places such as Yonge-Dundas Square, High Park and Queen’s Park. Cultural attractions include Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma and Hockey Hall of Fame.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Toronto in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.), 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away. An alternative is Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City), which is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at King St West at Bay St West Side Stop, York St At King St West Stop and King St West at University Ave East Side Stop. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Union Station, Exhibition Station or Bloor Station.