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Kensington College Backpackers

2 stars
Toronto, Canada
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$87
Cheapest

rate per night

Thu 5/16
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Fri 5/17
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room

About Kensington College Backpackers

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities

College Backpackers is a budget accommodation located in Toronto, Ontario. It is located less than two miles from the Toronto Island Airport, it also provides easy access to other things that guests will want to see and do in the city. Pearson International Airport is 11 miles away and Queen’s Park can be reached in 14 minutes on foot. Kensington Market is just four minutes away by foot, and the Blue Banana Market is even closer. For those interested in a little R&R, the VRPlayin entertainment center is in walking distance.

There are 48 guestrooms on property, and all of them are nonsmoking. Guests will be able to choose between single, double, and dormitory rooms to fit their needs and the size of their group. Note that this is a hostel-like property with minimal amenities, but plenty of affordability. Rooms offer air conditioning and bedding. Note that the bathrooms here are shared. Some of the rooms offer balconies that overlook the surrounding area, as well.

The property itself offers additional benefits and amenities. Guests will find a shared kitchen where they can make food. There’s also a shared lounge and TV watching area for communal enjoyment. Complimentary breakfast is served each morning, and there is free high-speed Internet access.

Guests will need to venture out to find lunch and dinner. Thankfully, there are plenty of options, including Seven Lives, which serves up contemporary food. Ramen Isshin offers Asian food, while The Burgernator delivers American-style fast food. Mother’s Dumplings offers Chinese cuisine, as well.

Latest deals for Kensington College Backpackers

Thu 5/16
Fri 5/17
Queen room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Kensington College Backpackers

  • Business center
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hairdryer
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bicycle rental
  • Kitchenette

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Currency exchange on-site

Basics

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

General

  • Storage available

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Location

280 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9

What's nearby

  • Kensington Market353 yd
  • University of Toronto0.5 mi
  • Art Gallery Of Ontario0.6 mi
  • Royal Ontario Museum0.8 mi
  • TIFF Bell Lightbox0.9 mi
  • Princess of Wales Theatre1 mi
  • Nathan Phillips Square1 mi
  • Toronto Eaton Centre1.1 mi
  • CN Tower1.3 mi
  • Rogers Centre1.3 mi
  • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada1.3 mi
  • Hockey Hall of Fame1.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Kensington College Backpackers

Low season

February

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$56

Average price (weekend night)

$93
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 126% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Kensington College Backpackers

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Top tips for your stay at Kensington College Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Kensington College Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Kensington College Backpackers, plan to stay on a Sunday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Kensington College Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $82, while the most expensive was $82.
  • How long should you stay at Kensington College Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Kensington College Backpackers

  • Where is Kensington College Backpackers located?

    Kensington College Backpackers is located at 280 Augusta Avenue in Downtown, 1.1 miles from the center of Toronto. Kensington Market is the closest landmark to Kensington College Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Kensington College Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Kensington College Backpackers.

  • How far is Kensington College Backpackers from the airport?

    Kensington College Backpackers is 2.2 miles from Toronto Island.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Kensington College Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Kensington College Backpackers in Toronto and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Kensington College Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Kensington College Backpackers.

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Good to know

Distance to city center

1.1 mi

Nearest Airport

Toronto Island

Distance to airport

1.9 mi