Global Village Backpackers

460 King Street W., Toronto

Canada

Description

Torontos Original Backpackers Hostel is located within a few minutes walk to all of Torontos major attractions including the CN Tower, SkyDome, and the Entertainment District. Backpackers can catch a hockey, baseball or basketball game, or get down at one of Torontos hottest nightclubs.

GVB offers backpackers 190 beds, 24-hour reception, keyless swipe-card security, huge common areas, shared washrooms on every floor, self-serve kitchen, laundry, storage lockers, FREE wireless internet, FREE daily pancake breakfast, daily tours, stunning outdoor patio and Torontos only in-house BACKPACKERS BAR, The Village Pub.

The building at 460 King St West was originally the Spadina Hotel where many celebrities stayed and played. Included in this distinguished list are the Rolling Stones, Jack Nicholson, the Tragically Hip, and Leonard Cohen. Finally in 1997, this icon of Toronto history was reborn as a youth hostel under the name Global Village Backpackers. Want to be part of our ongoing story? BOOK NOW!

Direction

We're at the corner of King & Spadina

From the Airport - take the Airport Express bus ($18.50) one way) to the Holiday Inn on King Street - it's the third stop from the airport (ask the driver). The hostel is one block west on King Street at the corner of Spadina Avenue.

From the Bus Terminal - go out the main entrance and walk one-half block south (right) to Dundas Street. Take the westbound streetcar (tram) ($2.75) and transfer to the southbound streetcar at Spadina Avenue-get off at King Street.

From Union Station (train) - take the streetcar ($2.75) marked 'Spadina'. Get off at the corner of Spadina Avenue and King Street.

See you soon!