[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1206},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fcanada\u002Fbest-hostels-in-canada":3,"platform:site":823,"more:\u002Fcanada\u002Fbest-hostels-in-canada":1203},{"id":4,"title":5,"aiRevisedAt":6,"authors":7,"body":12,"canonical":756,"category":757,"categorySlugs":768,"cid":769,"cover":770,"description":772,"extension":773,"featured":774,"language":775,"meta":776,"navigation":777,"noindex":774,"ogImage":778,"path":779,"publishedAt":780,"readingMinutes":781,"recipe":756,"related":782,"revisedAt":756,"seo":810,"seoDescription":772,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":756,"sources":811,"stem":816,"tagSlugs":817,"tags":818,"translations":819,"type":820,"url":821,"__hash__":822},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F81752.md","A Curated Guide to 21 Standout Hostels Across Canada","2026-10-21T04:09:01.000Z",[8],{"name":9,"slug":10,"role":11},"Riley Howard","riley-howard","author",{"type":13,"value":14,"toc":723},"minimark",[15,19,22,25,28,33,42,46,53,58,66,82,85,88,91,95,101,114,117,120,124,131,143,146,149,153,159,171,174,177,180,184,191,197,207,210,213,217,223,233,236,239,242,246,253,265,268,271,275,281,292,295,298,302,308,318,321,324,328,335,346,349,352,356,362,372,375,378,382,388,399,402,405,409,415,427,430,433,437,443,453,456,459,463,469,474,484,487,490,494,501,511,514,517,520,524,531,541,544,547,551,559,569,572,575,579,585,590,600,603,606,610,617,622,633,636,639,642,646,652,663,666,669,673,676,679,683,687,690,693,696,699,716,720],[16,17,18],"p",{},"Canada has plenty to offer any traveler: the largest Francophone population outside France, rich culture, striking architecture, and above all, breathtaking nature. Mountains, lakes, and vast national parks—this enormous country has it all.",[16,20,21],{},"However, Canada isn't particularly famous for its backpacking scene. The hostels here may not always meet expectations, or they might not be hostels at all—many are guesthouses and similar accommodations. That's why we've put together this guide to 21 of the best hostels in Canada.",[16,23,24],{},"With this guide, you won't be stuck for a place to stay in any of Canada's most visited towns and cities. It will set you up well for traveling around this amazing country.",[16,26,27],{},"Let's not wait any longer. Here's what Canada's hostel scene has to offer!",[29,30,32],"h2",{"id":31},"quick-answer-the-best-hostels-in-canada","Quick Answer – The Best Hostels in Canada",[16,34,35],{},[36,37],"img",{"alt":38,"height":39,"src":40,"width":41},"Best hostels in Canada",640,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fd376b97b84e02da0162c.webp",960,[29,43,45],{"id":44},"the-21-best-hostels-in-canada","The 21 Best Hostels in Canada",[16,47,48],{},[36,49],{"alt":5,"height":50,"src":51,"width":52},1024,"\u002Fphotos\u002F9299230239ddece4d7db.webp",1536,[54,55,57],"h3",{"id":56},"m-montreal-best-overall-hostels-in-canada","M Montreal – Best Overall Hostels in Canada",[16,59,60],{},[36,61],{"alt":62,"height":63,"src":64,"width":65},"M Montreal best hostels in Canada",600,"\u002Fphotos\u002F7d92236214f12c4e46d5.webp",800,[67,68,69,73,76,79],"ul",{},[70,71,72],"li",{},"Price: $$$",[70,74,75],{},"Free Breakfast",[70,77,78],{},"24 Hour Reception",[70,80,81],{},"Outdoor Terrace",[16,83,84],{},"This place is seriously cool, very stylish, massive, and has basically everything you need to make your stay in Montreal the best possible.",[16,86,87],{},"With its design-hostel vibe, we'd say it's not only the coolest hostel in Montreal but in all of Canada. The dorms alone are properly cool.",[16,89,90],{},"So, just on looks alone, we're saying this is easily one of the best overall hostels in Canada. Easily. Plus it's super close to the metro and the city's historic areas. They also host events all the time, like happy hours and live music. Top-notch stuff going on here.",[54,92,94],{"id":93},"the-clarence-park","The Clarence Park",[16,96,97],{},[36,98],{"alt":99,"height":63,"src":100,"width":65},"The Clarence Park best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002F5424670cc45503e0ec7d.webp",[67,102,103,105,108,111],{},[70,104,72],{},[70,106,107],{},"Laundry Facilities",[70,109,110],{},"Luggage Storage",[70,112,113],{},"Cafe",[16,115,116],{},"It sounds like a luxury hostel, and honestly, it's not far off. This top hostel in Toronto also happens to be one of the best overall hostels in Canada—housed in a restored building overlooking one of the city's parks. Yep, we can't help but love this.",[16,118,119],{},"It's the kind of place where you'll get a freshly baked croissant in the morning. Location? It's a top, top, top location. For example, it's very close to The Ritz, and The Ritz doesn't have a bad location at all. All the tourist hotspots you could ever want are pretty close by.",[54,121,123],{"id":122},"samesun-banff","Samesun Banff",[16,125,126],{},[36,127],{"alt":128,"height":129,"src":130,"width":65},"Samesun Banff best hostels in Canada",534,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fc280f85436688f9b9e9c.webp",[67,132,133,136,138,140],{},[70,134,135],{},"Price: $$",[70,137,75],{},[70,139,78],{},[70,141,142],{},"Bar",[16,144,145],{},"As one of the top hostels in Banff, you can expect this place to be pretty much perfect for anyone looking to get out into nature. Because it is. And if you want to head into Banff National Park itself, the staff can help you with exploring as well as wilderness tips.",[16,147,148],{},"The dorms here are pretty spacious while also managing to stay cozy and warm. There's also a bar onsite where you can get some warm food and a drink after a day of exploring what nature has to offer. Live music sometimes, too. Definitely one of the best overall hostels in Canada.",[54,150,152],{"id":151},"auberge-jeunesse-loulous-backpacker","Auberge Jeunesse LouLou's Backpacker",[16,154,155],{},[36,156],{"alt":157,"height":63,"src":158,"width":65},"Auberge Jeunesse LouLou's Backpacker best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fe4e61a22268c370203de.webp",[67,160,161,163,166,169],{},[70,162,135],{},[70,164,165],{},"24 Hour Security",[70,167,168],{},"Bicycle Hire",[70,170,110],{},[16,172,173],{},"This Quebec backpackers hostel is set in a big old house, which makes it feel like you're all lodgers at someone's home, creating a fun vibe. And though it might be set a little outside the city, the staff run a shuttle three times daily into Old Quebec.",[16,175,176],{},"Easily among the best of the best overall hostels in Canada, there are bikes you can hire to explore different neighborhoods right on your doorstep.",[16,178,179],{},"But what really makes this place top-notch is the staff, of course. They truly make this cool Quebec hostel feel like a home away from home—it's a great place to stay in Quebec City.",[54,181,183],{"id":182},"samesun-montreal-central-best-hostel-for-solo-travellers-in-canada","Samesun Montreal Central – Best Hostel for Solo Travellers in Canada",[16,185,186],{},[36,187],{"alt":188,"height":189,"src":190,"width":65},"Samesun Montreal Central best hostels in Canada",533,"\u002Fphotos\u002F7e7e0f0d93fcc647b226.webp",[16,192,193],{},[194,195,196],"em",{},"Samesun Montreal Central is our pick for best hostel for solo travellers in Canada",[67,198,199,201,203,205],{},[70,200,135],{},[70,202,142],{},[70,204,75],{},[70,206,165],{},[16,208,209],{},"This Montreal backpackers hostel is pretty dang central: you can walk to Notre Dame Basilica and a load of other cool places easily from here. Aside from the location, there's a kitchen here and a nice little bar where you can meet other backpackers.",[16,211,212],{},"Coupled with trivia nights and pina colada parties, this place has gotta be one of the best hostels in Canada for solo travelers. There are a load of different rooms to stay in here, too. This includes a couple of Jacuzzi-clad honeymoon suites if you're feeling rich and\u002For romantic.",[54,214,216],{"id":215},"planet-traveler-hostel","Planet Traveler Hostel",[16,218,219],{},[36,220],{"alt":221,"height":63,"src":222,"width":65},"Planet Traveler Hostel best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fec0475bd8dfed63e3444.webp",[67,224,225,227,229,231],{},[70,226,135],{},[70,228,75],{},[70,230,168],{},[70,232,113],{},[16,234,235],{},"For starters, this top hostel in Toronto is set inside a restored, turn-of-the-century building. So everything here is super modern and clean and custom designed. They even serve up a free breakfast every day until 1 PM for all you late sleepers out there.",[16,237,238],{},"There's a rooftop lounge with city views, it's in Downtown, and you'll find Chinatown as well as a ton of other great things to do nearby. It's pretty dang cool.",[16,240,241],{},"It's gotta be one of the best hostels in Canada for solo travelers because of its all-around good vibes and good security. Perks like free rice, free popcorn, plus free tea and coffee, as well as tours and karaoke, make all the difference.",[54,243,245],{"id":244},"banff-international-hostel","Banff International Hostel",[16,247,248],{},[36,249],{"alt":250,"height":251,"src":252,"width":65},"Banff International Hostel best hostels in Canada",531,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fe94ad00f30ffbcd6f373.webp",[67,254,255,257,259,262],{},[70,256,135],{},[70,258,165],{},[70,260,261],{},"Book Exchange",[70,263,264],{},"Security Lockers",[16,266,267],{},"Another Banff backpackers hostel, this one is in Downtown Banff so you'll be able to sample all the restaurants and bars nearby. The staff here really look after travelers, which is why it's one of the best hostels in Canada for solo travelers. They create a super nice atmosphere.",[16,269,270],{},"Yep. It definitely feels like everybody enjoys being here. The hostel is pretty cute as well, we gotta say: the dorms are set in little wooden cabins and there are cozy social spaces too. Events like pub crawls and parties help you get to know all the other people staying here.",[54,272,274],{"id":273},"hi-quebec-auberge-internationale-de-quebec","HI Quebec Auberge Internationale de Quebec",[16,276,277],{},[36,278],{"alt":279,"height":189,"src":280,"width":65},"HI Quebec Auberge Internationale de Quebec best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fd4fd99437d2c3d999546.webp",[67,282,283,285,287,289],{},[70,284,135],{},[70,286,107],{},[70,288,261],{},[70,290,291],{},"Bar\u002FCafe",[16,293,294],{},"This place is in Quebec (obviously) and it's absolutely massive. There are 266 beds here! 266! Seriously! It's also an old, traditional building, which we think is pretty cool. And even though it's big, it's still easy to meet people here. That's thanks to the bar, probably, as well as the super nice staff.",[16,296,297],{},"The security is good here too—we're talking keycard, which we always like. Makes us feel important. The location is ace too, being super close to Quebec's bus and train stations. Everything goes towards making this among the best hostels in Canada for solo travelers.",[54,299,301],{"id":300},"auberge-du-plateau","Auberge du Plateau",[16,303,304],{},[36,305],{"alt":306,"height":63,"src":307,"width":65},"Le Gite du Plateau Mont Royal best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Ff88eb1e75266be3fb372.webp",[67,309,310,312,314,316],{},[70,311,135],{},[70,313,75],{},[70,315,107],{},[70,317,110],{},[16,319,320],{},"Well, well, well, now isn't this a fun, friendly place to stay? Yep. Set in downtown Montreal, you'll get to meet a load of travelers here from different walks of life, which is always fun. There's a rooftop terrace, which is buzzing in the summer, and they put on events like BBQs, parties, and concerts here, too!",[16,322,323],{},"So yeah, it's easily one of the best hostels for solo travelers in Canada. But location-wise it's pretty dang good too, being in walking distance to a lot of Montreal's attractions. We also love the very tasty free breakfast.",[54,325,327],{"id":326},"the-only-backpackers-inn","The Only Backpackers Inn",[16,329,330],{},[36,331],{"alt":332,"height":333,"src":334,"width":65},"The Only Backpackers Inn best hostels in Canada",450,"\u002Fphotos\u002F64d942dac664e5adc061.webp",[67,336,337,340,342,344],{},[70,338,339],{},"Price: $",[70,341,75],{},[70,343,291],{},[70,345,261],{},[16,347,348],{},"Yep, this top hostel in Toronto is also one of the best cheap hostels in Toronto. It's above a cafe\u002Fbar so there's pretty much a good atmosphere here all the time. You won't be able to miss this one: the facade is painted in all sorts of colorful murals and stuff.",[16,350,351],{},"There's a free breakfast, which is always a plus, and there's a fun patio-kind-of lounge area which is decent to hang out in. It's not the most modern of places to stay in, but it definitely has a good atmosphere going on. A good option if you're traveling solo, too.",[54,353,355],{"id":354},"all-days-hostel","All Days Hostel",[16,357,358],{},[36,359],{"alt":360,"height":63,"src":361,"width":65},"All Days Hostel best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fafe531f570da33bde0a3.webp",[67,363,364,366,368,370],{},[70,365,339],{},[70,367,107],{},[70,369,110],{},[70,371,81],{},[16,373,374],{},"This budget hostel in Toronto might be set in, like, a traditional kind of house, but if you're a backpacking couple traveling on a budget, then this will suit you just fine. It might not be the most polished place to stay, but it's still one of the best hostels in Canada for couples.",[16,376,377],{},"It's helped a lot by the fact that the owner is super nice and really cares about guests. That's always nice. It's not a vibey place, but if you want a base to explore Toronto from, you can't go too wrong booking a couple of beds (or a private room) here.",[54,379,381],{"id":380},"hi-lake-louise","HI Lake Louise",[16,383,384],{},[36,385],{"alt":386,"height":251,"src":387,"width":65},"HI Lake Louise best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Ff8747f3a6a0d98acaaea.webp",[67,389,390,392,395,397],{},[70,391,135],{},[70,393,394],{},"Restaurant",[70,396,110],{},[70,398,78],{},[16,400,401],{},"Backpacking couple making your way to the beauty of Banff? Well then here's one of the best hostels in Canada for couples—let alone in Banff. This is a properly cozy place to stay. Think high ceilings and open fireplaces, plus a restaurant where you can have a glass of wine or something in the evening.",[16,403,404],{},"The rooms here are… not that stylish TBH, but if you want to be close to all the nature of Lake Louise then you won't mind too much. There are private rooms here, of course. But all in all it's a great shout for skiing and hiking.",[54,406,408],{"id":407},"cambie-hostel-seymour","Cambie Hostel Seymour",[16,410,411],{},[36,412],{"alt":413,"height":189,"src":414,"width":65},"Cambie Hostel Seymour Best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002F72596396a7acb4240d85.webp",[67,416,417,419,422,425],{},[70,418,135],{},[70,420,421],{},"Bar\u002FRestaurant",[70,423,424],{},"Self Catering Facilities",[70,426,107],{},[16,428,429],{},"This party hostel in Vancouver has its own funky bar, which is good enough by itself but the happy hour just tops things off. There's also a Mexican grill onsite where they serve up a MEAN tequila. Perfect place to get the party started before hitting the town.",[16,431,432],{},"Yep. The location of this place is prime too. Downtown doesn't get any more Downtown than this. All the bars of Gastown are a stone's throw from here. The building itself might be a little old, but it's a fun place to stay with a decent drinky vibe. One of the best party hostels in Canada, for sure.",[54,434,436],{"id":435},"hi-banff-alpine-centre","HI Banff Alpine Centre",[16,438,439],{},[36,440],{"alt":441,"height":189,"src":442,"width":65},"HI Banff Alpine Centre best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fa746de457c2ad9842fde.webp",[67,444,445,447,449,451],{},[70,446,135],{},[70,448,142],{},[70,450,107],{},[70,452,81],{},[16,454,455],{},"This Banff party hostel is pretty dang cool. It's surrounded by mountains for one thing, which is amazing, and secondly, they've got a very cool basement bar. There's live music here, darts, pool, drinks deals, karaoke nights… The list goes on. So we reckon it's one of the best party hostels in Canada.",[16,457,458],{},"Besides being a good place to return to after hitting the slopes all day (there's an open fire too), there's all sorts of day and night activities that make it so you never get bored. The MASSIVE industrial kitchen here is great for cookin' up a storm if you feel like it, too.",[54,460,462],{"id":461},"ywca-hotel-best-hostels-in-canada-for-digital-nomads","YWCA Hotel – Best Hostels in Canada for Digital Nomads",[16,464,465],{},[36,466],{"alt":467,"height":251,"src":468,"width":65},"YWCA Hotel best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002F18a19cfe469fa2f8fa79.webp",[16,470,471],{},[194,472,473],{},"YWCA Hotel is our pick for best hostels in Canada for digital nomads",[67,475,476,478,480,482],{},[70,477,72],{},[70,479,113],{},[70,481,107],{},[70,483,110],{},[16,485,486],{},"True to its name, this youth hostel in Vancouver is kind of like a hotel. But that's a good thing. Especially if you're a digital nomad. You can get yourself a private room for a good night's sleep then head to the lobby to work on your laptop, or just work in your room.",[16,488,489],{},"Yep. There's a coffee bar in the lobby which is decent. One of the best hostels in Canada for digital nomads, it's also just a couple of blocks from the Skytrain, meaning you can explore the city pretty easily when you've had enough typing for the day.",[54,491,493],{"id":492},"the-alternative-hostel-of-old-montreal","The Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal",[16,495,496],{},[36,497],{"alt":498,"height":499,"src":500,"width":65},"The Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal best hostels in Canada",386,"\u002Fphotos\u002F9e4da70e4e6c01311a6d.webp",[67,502,503,505,507,509],{},[70,504,135],{},[70,506,113],{},[70,508,261],{},[70,510,107],{},[16,512,513],{},"The Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal isn't just a funny name: it's one of the best hostels in Canada with private rooms. It's also one of the coolest hostels in Montreal: it's set in a building that dates back to 1875.",[16,515,516],{},"Well, maybe not the COOLEST. There are definite, like, typical backpacker vibes here. Inexplicably bright walls and maps all over the place and stuff like that.",[16,518,519],{},"It's a nice place to meet people though, it's personable and homely and you can definitely still get to know people even if you're staying in a private room.",[54,521,523],{"id":522},"hi-vancouver-downtown","HI Vancouver Downtown",[16,525,526],{},[36,527],{"alt":528,"height":529,"src":530,"width":65},"HI Vancouver Downtown best hostels in Canada",571,"\u002Fphotos\u002Ffc77997c6b287d322455.webp",[67,532,533,535,537,539],{},[70,534,135],{},[70,536,75],{},[70,538,168],{},[70,540,165],{},[16,542,543],{},"Not only does this youth hostel in Vancouver provide a free continental buffet breakfast—there's also free tea and coffee going on here ALL DAY. Good value for money. OK, so the rooms might be a lil' small but there's loads of other places to hang out here. One of which is a rooftop terrace with views of the city.",[16,545,546],{},"One of the best cheap hostels in Canada, this place also happens to be close to a load of shops and cafes, plus the cool waterfront area, too. Renting a bike from here is a good option so you can get around the city pretty cheaply.",[54,548,550],{"id":549},"auberge-lapero","Auberge L'Apero",[16,552,553],{},[36,554],{"alt":555,"height":556,"src":557,"width":558},"Auberge L'Apero best hostels in Canada",768,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fcddee4e76f12c949e650.webp",512,[67,560,561,563,565,567],{},[70,562,339],{},[70,564,165],{},[70,566,113],{},[70,568,75],{},[16,570,571],{},"This place boasts a pretty decent location—just a few metro stops from the center of Montreal, so you can get around pretty easily. It's one of the best cheap hostels in Canada, but it is also pretty low-key so don't be expecting the most poppin' atmosphere; there are only 30 beds here.",[16,573,574],{},"They put on a tasty breakfast for free, which is always a plus. The building is from the 1880s, which is fine if you like history, but it is a little bit rough around the edges. But there's a nice terrace to hang out on. A good place to stay if you want to save money.",[54,576,578],{"id":577},"st-clair-hotel-hostel-best-hostels-in-canada-for-couples","St Clair Hotel Hostel – Best Hostels in Canada for Couples",[16,580,581],{},[36,582],{"alt":583,"height":63,"src":584,"width":65},"St Clair Hotel Hostel best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fe12c455231e1e99567ec.webp",[16,586,587],{},[194,588,589],{},"St Clair Hotel Hostel is our pick for best hostels in Canada for couples",[67,591,592,594,596,598],{},[70,593,135],{},[70,595,261],{},[70,597,110],{},[70,599,107],{},[16,601,602],{},"Set in an old building dating back to 1911 in downtown Vancouver, we reckon this is one of the best hostels in Canada for couples. Yep. So if you and your partner find yourself in Vancouver, well, you know where to stay. There are different room options here so that helps with budgets, too.",[16,604,605],{},"It's close to Gastown and the waterfront, plus the bars in Granville, too, which is always a plus. This recommended hostel in Vancouver is also nicely decorated. Think wooden floors, cool artwork… All that kind of stuff. Another little perk is that there's free tea and coffee whenever you want it.",[54,607,609],{"id":608},"cambie-hostel-gastown-best-party-hostels-in-canada","Cambie Hostel Gastown – Best Party Hostels in Canada",[16,611,612],{},[36,613],{"alt":614,"height":556,"src":615,"width":616},"Cambie Hostel Gastown best hostels in Canada","\u002Fphotos\u002Fbc6bd235b320618060f1.webp",1152,[16,618,619],{},[194,620,621],{},"Cambie Hostel Gastown is our pick for best party hostels in Canada",[67,623,624,626,628,630],{},[70,625,135],{},[70,627,142],{},[70,629,78],{},[70,631,632],{},"Cat",[16,634,635],{},"Looking for the best party hostels in Canada? Here's one of 'em. And this party hostel in Vancouver is right in the middle of Gastown, where you'll find a load of nightlife to explore literally on the doorstep.",[16,637,638],{},"But you won't have to travel far: downstairs you'll find allegedly “the busiest bar in BC.” Loud till late. If you DO need to sleep there's earplugs at the front desk.",[16,640,641],{},"And when you've had your fill of drinking, just go upstairs and sleep in the comfy beds. Then wake up and get a discounted breakfast downstairs (complete with veggie options), then chill the hell out in the lounge. Cute thing: there's a hostel cat called Oreo. 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