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The Clarence Park - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7 Clarence Square, Toronto, ON, M5V 1H1
  • Rogers Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • CN Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Standard Room with Bunk | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Standard Room with Bunk

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Female Dorm | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Male Dorm | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Male Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Standard Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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4-bed Female Dorm. | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-bed Female Dorm.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Private Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

14-bed Female Dorm.

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

The Clarence Park - Hostel

Hostel in Downtown Toronto
This smoke-free hostel features a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities.
The Clarence Park - Hostel offers 12 accommodations. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Toronto hostel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Clarence Park - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CAD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

The Clarence Park
The Clarence Park - Hostel Toronto
The Clarence Park - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Clarence Park - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 196 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Clarence Park - Hostel, yay or nay?

As this was my first time staying at the Clarence Park - Hostel, I had no idea what to expect. On a positive note, the room rate (for the mixed 6-person dorm) was very good and the downtown location was excellent. On a negative note, there is no elevator so be prepared to carry your suitcase up multiple flights of stairs. Storage lockers in the room were too small to fit my medium-size suitcase and the bunkbed wasn’t high enough off the floor to fit my suitcase under it. The bathroom needs to be divided into separate spaces for toilet/sink and shower so guests could have better access. Wait times for access were lengthy and limited. The comforters are not washed on a regular basis so they were filthy. The room was very cold and I had to ask for the heat to be turned up. By the time I checked out, my bunkmates and I were feeling sick and coughing. I attribute this to the cold room and filthy comforters. Despite this, I would stay again if I could get a private room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and affordable place in downtown Toronto!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, comfortable and cozy. I would love to stay here again (albeit with earplugs as our room had monstrously loud snorer the entirety of my 4 night stay)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mostafa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Émy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean and super welcoming and cheap! I'll definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything as advertised. Great price for downtown Toronto
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to spend a night. It would have been better if I have a reminder email or text as it took me a while to find my reservation because I booked this in February. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great value if you only need a basic room to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Olexandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would make shower different
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great guy at the front desk Very helpful insightful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitanshu, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for solo travelers on budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tashmit Singh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Moyin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mattress wasn't good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Clarence Hostel is well located and the size of the 4-bed dorm is impressive. The kitchen was super clean. Lot of rooms in the fridge. The room was clean. The only downside, the person at the front desk was so unpleasant. Some people shouldn't work in customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhammad Hussnain Uz

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing is good however the welcome staff should be more welcoming than rude behaviour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hossein

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good price for a good central area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Brampton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private room was amazing, great stay! The staff were.a little stranger, whoever the guy was working the front desk on saturday evening was incredibly rude and unfriendly. If the rest of our experience hadnt been so positive, he would have made us make the decision to leave. Backwards hat on at the desk, seemed bothered to have to get up or answer a question, very rude, and was a bit uncomfortable that he has access to all rooms. Id like to NOT focus on that, as the property was fantastic besides that one person!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Hsuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the hostel! Will definitely wanna come back

Overall, it is excellent for the price they charge. I lived in a 14-bed room, including lockers for each person, two washrooms and two showers. The room was clean. For the 14 bed room, there's no table or chair. Nevertheless, before entering the bedroom, there's a small lounge outside, which is kinda nice if you need a seat or not wanna to bother others. For the shower, I wish there was an additional rack beside the sink cause I couldn't find a place to put all the things I need. In addition, the hair dryer is kinda loud and not so strong to dry hair; I hope they can install a better one. I think The Clarence Park is a great Hostel, and I will definitely come back if I come to Toronto in the future! The only thing I think needs to be considered is the not so good noise insulation. Especially having the possibility of living with 13 other guests who have different schedules. A little sound can wake you up at night! If someone is taking a shower at night, like 12 am, you can hear it!!! They also have a common kitchen with shared kitchenware and fridge to store any food you have. Breakfast is also served from 8-10am. However, breakfast is nothing fancy but cereals and toast with butter or jam. Also, the milk for cereal went out so fast; I was there at about 8:40, and the milk was already gone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025