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

New College Summer Residence, University of Toronto!

New College Summer Residence, University of Toronto!

"WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO!

During the summer months, come experience living at Canada's largest university!

Each year, throughout the summer months (mid May to the end of August), New College Residence offers safe, convenient and affordable dormitory residence accommodation and meal services for individuals and groups. New College Residence is open to the public for short term stays (those wanting to stay a few nights or a week) and long term stays (those wanting to stay a month or more).

New College Residence is made up of three traditional student residence halls right beside each other. Being one of seven colleges that make up the University of Toronto, New College’s architecture, with its brave and bold façade marks it as one of the most distinctive buildings on the University of Toronto campus – winner of numerous awards!

Whether you are a leisure or budget traveler, a tourist , a backpacker, a tour or school group, a conference participant, a meeting planner, a sports team, working or studying in Toronto, New College Residence has what you are looking for!

Welcome all guests to Toronto and to the University of Toronto, Canada!"

Hostel of the week May 12th to May 18th 2009
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada