Zen Hostel

Hotels
5.1 (36 reviews)
137 Danforth Avenue , Toronto , ca

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Invoice provided
CCTV outside property
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Internet access
Japanese garden

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
2.81
Several mentions of issues with cleanliness and maintenance, including smells and broken facilities.
Service
7.28
Mixed feedback on service; initially positive but breakdown in communication reported.
Location
7.32
Convenient location close to downtown but with some disturbances from other guests.
Room Quality
2.27
Multiple complaints about the age and condition of rooms, including furniture and overall comfort.
Amenities
3.8
Basic amenities available but significant improvements needed, especially in shared spaces.
Value for Money
7.76
Generally considered affordable, although with some complaints about overall value.
Food and Beverage
4.81
No specific feedback on food and beverage; treated as standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.78
Mixed experiences, with both positive aspects like staff and negative comments about safety and condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:45

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Balcony and Free WiFi

Convenient Location with Garden and Terrace

Near Major Toronto Attractions and Universities

Book now to experience a tranquil stay at Zen Hostel in Toronto, offering modern air-conditioned rooms with balconies and free WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of a garden and terrace on the property, perfect for relaxation. Located just a short distance from the Royal Ontario Museum, The Distillery District, Ryerson University, and Yonge-Dundas Square, you'll have easy access to explore the city. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, our non-smoking property ensures a comfortable stay. With amenities like provided towels and bed linen, along with proximity to Queens Park and the Hockey Hall of Fame, your Toronto adventure awaits at Zen Hostel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 36 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.81
Service: 7.28
Location: 7.32
Room Quality: 2.27
Amenities: 3.8
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 4.81
Overall Experience: 4.78
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Astride Vassard • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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DUY • solo_traveller • us
2
Good Location But Disappointing Condition
Pros:

Location is very good.

Cons:

The condition of the hostel is disappointing …I am not a picky traveler but everything looks dark and old and sketchy. My friends and I left to another hotel. I honestly didn’t expect much because it was the cheapest option in Toronto but if I compared this place to any $20ish hostel in Montreal, this place has a lot to learn from and change.

They have good location to their advantage, if they can manage to do some innovations, e.g. improve the lightings, add some decorations, new painting, make the place look more clean and welcoming, they will be successful.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Bel Hadj Ali • solo_traveller • ca
1
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jamal • solo_traveller • ca
4
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Bedbugs

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Felix • solo_traveller • ca
1
Cons:

Ce n'est pas un hotel, c'est un appartement. Il y avait une odeur de cigarrette et personne ma répondu a l'arrivé

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Yaqua • solo_traveller • gb
1
Extremely bad is an understatement
Pros:

Nothing, extremely dissapointed

Cons:

Very dirty and and unhygienic, the images are fake! Most likely generated by AI, it did not look like that at all when I got there, if you are from Europe, hostels of this standard would be illegal, please avoid, you will thank me, luckily a hotel nearby had one available room and I booked that immediately and evacuated. No offence, it looked like an homeless shelter

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • solo_traveller • pt
6
Not that bad
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No elevator

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Sajid • solo_traveller • pk
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No need to kitchen , should b bathroom

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Iram • solo_traveller • ca
1
Didn’t even enter and stayed there
Pros:

Didn’t even checked in. Pathetic hostel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Larry Cater • solo_traveller • ca
1
BAAAAAAADDDD
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Bedbugs
Rats
Mice
This place should not be in business

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Larry Cater • solo_traveller • ca
1
Both mice and rats at night.
Pros:

Nothing...

Cons:

Both mice and rats late night.. smoke alarms constantly going off. Wiring issues throughout the kitchen. Shower had large hole covered by garbage bags

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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seifedin • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Mykola • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Samuel Jagre • solo_traveller • gh
9
I like the place.
Pros:

It was nice

Cons:

Everything is fine

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Corbeau • solo_traveller • ca
1
Cons:

Honestly, everything. In the worst way possible, its a men's college dorm room.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ca
3
Okay for 1 nite - that’s the most I can handle ! Owner needs to spend some $$$$ on renovation of kitchen and bathroom!
Pros:

Great Location! Owner needs to spend $$$$ on renovation! Need to get those lazy long term occupants renovating the Dorms !

Cons:

Bed Bug Attack !

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Tyson • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Maximiliano • solo_traveller • cl
1
Uneasy and disappointed, Didnt move somewhere else because I stayed for a short while.
Cons:

The room I rented was a 4 person bedroom, it’s actually a room for 8, due to the cramming of people it’s also terribly hot ar night which is why a lot of people use electric fans so the power outlets have a lot of cables and adaptors which make the room a fire hazard, I saw a cockroach walking in the entrance, despite the no smoking allowed mentioned they some “outside” which is in an ally where all the smoke end up back inside because they don’t close the door to the flat. Further more the space of the apartment is not good for 8 people the room is too small. Also this establishment usually say they have lockers, in reality it’s just a shoe box size locker that barely fits a backpack and there aren’t enough for everyone

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ca
2
Traumatisme à cause des piqures de lit (psychose)
Pros:

Prix plus qu'abordable

Cons:

Piqure par des insectes (punaises de lit ??)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee