Welcome to The Village!

Toronto's Original Backpackers Hostel is located within a few minutes walk to all of Toronto's 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 Toronto's hottest nightclubs.

The "Village" offers backpackers 190 beds, 24-hour reception, keyless swipe-card security, air-conditioning, huge common areas, shared washrooms on every floor, self-serve kitchen, laundry, storage lockers, FREE wireless internet, FREE pancake breakfast, daily tours, stunning outdoor patio and Toronto's 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!

Life's Too Short to Sleep Alone!