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Global Village Backpackers, Toronto

460 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V
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�TORONTO'S BEST HOSTEL�Eye Weekly �BEST OF TORONTO�Toronto.com �#1 IN NORTH AMERICA�Hostelworld.comToronto's Original Backpackers Hostel invites travellers to partake in award-winning service and the ... More
Global Village Backpackers
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�TORONTO'S BEST HOSTEL�Eye Weekly �BEST OF TORONTO�Toronto.com �#1 IN NORTH AMERICA�Hostelworld.comToronto'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 BAR!The 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 Falls and 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 Go'Global 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 Planet Our 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.

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Decent Hostel, Great Service, Terrible Bar!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/16/08
The Global Village Backpackers in Toronto is a pretty average hostel in my opinion with many pros though a few more cons. Pros: The hostel was very well located, pretty much where you want to be situated in Toronto. It's near all the attractions (CN Tower, Eaton Centre and Kensington Markets) and not too far from the club district and popular bars. The tour company inside the hostel, Moose, is amazing. They provide great tours at affordable prices. Also the hostel had fantastic service (especially from the front desk staff) they were just amazing, willing to help with any problems. Con: Cleanliness of the hostel was really poor. It seemed that the bathrooms were always a little dirty. The breakfast supplied was pretty average as the pancakes aren't the tastiest around, though the weekend food menu was pretty good. Probably the worst was the bar inside the hostel, never any drink specials, expensive alcohol compared to other bars and it seemed that every night was just boring as nothing really was going on. The manager seemed to have no idea, should really try to liven the place up as I had a much better time at other bars around the city. All in all it was an average experience, if I head back will probably try a competitor.
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Toronto's Best Hostel!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/13/06
This place is amazing. I have travelled a lot and stayed at many hostels and this is one of the best. I keep coming back! I have met so many cool people at Global's in-house bar and all the staff there are awesome. The downtown location (King/Spadina) is ideal for hitting clubs/concerts, sightseeing, shopping, etc. If you are heading to "T.O", you should absolutely stay at "G.V.B". Or at least go to their bar and soak up the atmosphere - Cheers!
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