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Lonely Planet review
This kaleidoscopically colored independent hostel was once the Spadina Hotel, where Jack Nicholson, the Rolling Stones and Leonard Cohen lay their heads. It likely hasn't been updated since those glory days, though despite its grubbiness it's a fave among backpackers. There's a party-centric bar and outdoor patio.
Services & facilities
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Wi-Fi
- Free internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
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Non-smoking
- Available
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Guest services
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Tours/travel desk
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm
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- Bar
- Nightclub
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Recreation
- Book exchange
- Cable tv
- Common room
- Dvd's
- Games room
- Pool table
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Breakfast
- Breakfast included
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Housekeeping
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry facilities
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Washing machine
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Luggage storage
- Available
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Outdoor space
- Outdoor terrace
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Restaurant/Café
- Restaurant
Description
TORONTO'S BEST HOSTELCHECK OUT OUR DEALS PAGE FOR AWESOME SAVINGS THIS APRIL!Toronto's Original Backpackers Hostel invites travellers to partake in award-winning service and the ultimate downtown experience, right in the heart of Canada's most vibrant city - Life's Too Short to Sleep Alone!ROCK & ROLL HOSTEL: Formerly the infamous Spadina Hotel, this historic building has hosted the likes of Leonard Cohen, Jack Nicholson and The Rolling Stones. Now Global Village Backpackers is your Downtown Toronto HQ and a 'must do' for every independent traveller. Meet new friends, plan your travels or simply kick back and enjoy live music and DJs at our in-house BACKPACKERS BARThe largest hostel in Toronto, Global Village Backpackers is centrally located downtown in Toronto's Entertainment District. We're just minutes away from world-class theatre, Toronto's best nightclubs, restaurants & shopping districts and top attractions like the Air Canada Centre and the CN Tower. Facilities include: 24-hr reception, keyless swipe-card security, large common areas with fireplace/air-conditioning, guest kitchen, laundry, lockers, FREE wireless internet, FREE pancake breakfast, daily tour departures to Niagara Fallsand further still, a stunning outdoor patio and Toronto's only in-house backpackers bar.... watch for our Hostelworld.com Backpacker Parties all summer.The majority of our rooms are 'quads' (4 beds per room). There are also dorms available with 6, 8 or 10 beds. We have a limited number of Private Boutique Rooms, newly renovated and equipped with one luxury double bed per room. Clean linen and towels are provided upon check-in. We offer a discount on all beds for valid card-carrying students, members of VIP Backpackers, SWAP/BUNAC and YHA/Hostelling International. The experts weigh in on GVB:'Global Village Backpackers...efficient, highly social backpacker support system, with staff that make you feel at home.Travelers convene at the cool bar and on the outdoor patio, where BBQs are held nightly - Let's GoGlobal Village Backpackers is the best of Toronto's hostel options...The staff rates a special quality mention.'- Rough Guide'This independent hostel, with a great location is the biggest in town There is a good lounge, a pleasant patio, Internet facilities and even a bar on premises it is well-organized, and management isn't loath to spending some money on design and maintenance.'- Lonely PlanetOur prices include fresh linen and all taxes.Stay with us - Life's Too Short to Sleep Alone!*Passport or driving license required upon check-in.