Global Village Kensington, Toronto

Global Village Kensington is a perfect choice for short and longer-term accommodation in Toronto for students, backpackers and budget travelers. This newly renovated building (formerly known as College Hostel) offers 48 clean and comfortable shared and private rooms. Free wireless internet access is available in every room and all private rooms offer writing desk, cable television, private balcony and free local phone service.

The hotel is located in the heart of Toronto’s famous Kensington Market with boutiques, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes all outside the front door. The exciting nightlife of College St is just a short walk, along with Chinatown and the Entertainment District. Global Village Kensington is within a few minutes walk of the University of Toronto campus and only a short streetcar ride from Ryerson University.

Global Village Kensington offers a guest kitchen, common area, outdoor patio, 24 hour access, state of the art security, laundry, long-term storage and more. Guests also receive discounts at the nearby Global Village Backpackers pub and restaurant!

Hostel of the Week July 12th to July 28th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Kamloops Guesthouse

Kamloops Guesthouse is a quiet budget accommodation (homestay-style hostel). It is only 2 km off the Yellow Head Highway #5 and 10 minute driving from Kamloops Airport. The Kamloops Guesthouse is conveniently located on the Scenic Route between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains. Kamloops Country offers some of the most fantastic scenery in BC with a number of beautiful lakes you can spend days exploring.

Kamloops Guesthouse offers you privacy as well as complimentary services such as free computer use and WIFI, fully equipped kitchen and laundry machine, gardens with cherry tree that you can pick in the early summer time, parking and free pick-up and drop-off at the Kamloops Airport (with prior arrangement, and not between Sept. 10th and Oct. 12th, 2011).

Make Kamloops Guesthouse your home away from home.

Hostel of the Week July 4th to 12th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Barefoot Hostel, downtown Ottawa!

Barefoot Hostel youth hotel offers free internet and WIFI. A small, quiet independently-owned, 16-bed backpackers haven. Newly renovated, air-conditioned and with a modern European decor, this affordable hostel offers a great hostel experience in Ottawa. Swiss style bedding in white color only with duvet and duvet cover is included. Lovely backyard patio in Summer time to relax and enjoy.

Check availability and rates through Barefoot Hostel's website reservations page.

Hostel of the Week June 27th to July 3rd 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada