Zen Hostel

Hotels
5.1 (47 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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 47 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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Awais • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • solo_traveller • ca
2
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jamal • solo_traveller • ca
4
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Shimizu • solo_traveller • jp
5
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Josefin nathali • couple • dk
1
Cons:

Vores værelse var lige ud til rygestedet så vi kunne ikke lufte ordentlig ud før der kom en duns af hash.

Derudover lugtede min tid af gammelt urin og da jeg sagde det reagerede de meget voldsomt og irriteret og sagde den lugtede rent! (Dog fik jeg en ny)

Derudover var både toilettet og køkken meget beskidt og også værelset vi så kryb . (Se billede)

Derudover var køjesengen også meget upraktisk lemmerne var så brede i øver køjen at den næsten faldt i gennem, foruden dette alt pakket ind i plastik så det larmede voldsomt! Hvergang man vendte sig.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Asif • solo_traveller • cz
4
Pros:

The bed was very big and wide.
Washroom was equipped with Muslim shower.

Cons:

Very old. Room's door was broken. Most of doors do not have handels. Main entrance door's lock was problematic

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Bobby • solo_traveller • us
10
What a great place ! Great price !!
Pros:

Zen Hostel was a great experience . Great Location! The staff were very friendly and they helped me navigate the area and experience Toronto .

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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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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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