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Backpackers on Dundas

126 Chestnut Street, ON M5G 1R3,, Toronto, Ontario M5G1R3, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
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Backpackers on Dundas
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Montreal, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This hostel is really the worst one I have ever stayed at. I certainly do not recommend it to anyone; as cheap as it may be it is not worth it. Reception The man did not really seem to know what he was doing Receipts are not systematically given and are makeshift There seems to be no registration number or... More

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Toronto, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed there and was bitten all over by bed bugs. Every other hostel and hotel was booked out that weekend so I had to stay. The manager just moved me to another bed and never cleaned the bed and let someone else sleep in it and wouldn't cover my doctor fees or medication- I would sleep in the park... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I live in a suburb of Toronto but decided to spend the night in a hostel to work a late then very early shift for the Hot Docs film festival. This hostel was the only one that had any space available the day-of. For $24 in the heart of Toronto, it was definitely OK. Nothing exciting by any means. Lockers... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

well, my title pretty much sums it up. During my 7 years of travel, I have stayed in over 50 hostels in 4 continents and I have to say this is the worst place I have stayed (and I've been to the bum end of Africa!) unwelcoming, unhelpful staff, freezing cold shower water. air conditioning units that dont let out... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

All this place has going for it is its location. Stains on the floor, flat and uncomfortable pillows, thin blankets, horrible atmosphere. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

Both sexes share the same bathroom. Shower and pee area separated although they have 1 combined. Too many people sharing the bathrooms and so, you need to wait. Sink is too tiny. No place to hang clothes in shower room. No free breakfast.

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

Great location and friendly staff however i also got covered head to toe in bed bug bites. This has also meant i have had to wash every item of clothing and disinfect my suitcase. I would not stay at this place again until the bed bugs have been properly fumigated. Sometimes the beds are sprayed but this does not work... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

the staff were very friendly and its an excellent location but the room i was in was full of bed bugs.i got bitten for 3 nights solid and had to clean the bed myself.when i eventually got a different bed they didnt even clean the bed and gave it to someother guy.when i spoke to the owner and asked him... More

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010

It's only 1 minute from Greyhound station, and not far from everything. Price might be a bit too high compared to the service you get. But it's clean, beds are comfortable, you get a little locker, and it is a good place to get in contact with people.

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Brisbane, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2010

I'm no princess, i've been to hostels with bed bugs but it was very cheap so you can understand. I will give it to backpackers on dundas, it seemed clean and the internet was great. But a note if your going to stay, its a rip off for what you get. First off its an old office block that they... More

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Address: 126 Chestnut Street, ON M5G 1R3,, Toronto, Ontario M5G1R3, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > Toronto > Downtown Toronto
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