Reviews of The Clarence Park
7 Clarence Square, M5V 1H1 Toronto, Canada
#80 of 117 hotels in Toronto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2463 hostel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Julia
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“great hostel in Downtown Toronto”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14 Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The beds have curtains, so shared dorms have that little bit of privacy. Each bed has a light and plug. Brekafast included, the staff is very nice and helpful. Great location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Amanda
United Kingdom9 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great location and affordable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The ensuite bathroom in the 8 bed female dorm wasn't the cleanest. Also, there was a lack of additional external toilets and showers (apart from one toilet downstairs), which made things frustrating when the ensuite bathroom was occupied for long periods of time.
Great location (in walking distance of most landmarks and districts). Bed was spacious and comfortable. Suitable for a 2-3 night stay. Complimentary breakfast was good, including the basics such as coffee, bagels, cereal, porridge, and fruit. Comfortable communal spaces. Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Sarah
Canada1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a great place. Close to everything! Highly recommended 👌
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Ravary
Canada6 reviews7.0“Would definitely return in the future!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Tiny room. Fine for 1 night, however would not do several nights
Location and Staff
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Annabelle
Canada3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen sink isn't scrubbed good.
Convenient to go around downtown Toronto.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Lê
Taiwan6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No
Very good.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Tomas
Sweden74 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“For central Toronto this place is honestly a gem considering what a normal hotel cost”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Would have loved if the rooms with beds and bathrooms was a bit nicer, but i suppose you get what you pay for and considering Toronto this was a steal.
Great place to stay in if all you do is staying here to sleep one or a few nights, since its very central and for the price you pay there honestly isn't any other place that can compete in value in central Toronto. The staff was friendly rooms and bathrooms were fine. A huge but welcome surprise is that it included a breakfast (small but enough)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Antonín
Czech Republic34 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dirty bathroom. Also, there’s AC in the room and I don’t think people should be allowed to change the temperature themselves as there was someone who kept setting it up for 17 degrees which is really cold, especially if the cold wind is blowing at you directly.
Good breakfast, great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Gloria
Philippines57 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good for value but hostels needs to be maintained better”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The maintenance was the worst. The toilet had busyed lights that they did not replace until I left. The shower floor was filthy. The shower did not have any rack to put the shampoos.
The property is strategically situated
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Graeme
United Kingdom190 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Stairs very narrow for large bags
Location very central
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Matteo
Netherlands3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was very poor
Clean, tidy, large beds, friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Lola
Australia9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
We didn't use the fridge inside the room as it smelt a bit off. However, we ended up using the communal fridge in the kitchen so no issues there.
Great place to stay in the heart of downtown Toronto! Staff were very friendly, helpful and fostered a communal vibe. The private room and ensuite was cozy but definitely enough space for a couple. The location was central, felt safe and walkable to many nearby nice restaurants and stores. Price was perfect - definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere good value!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Vvivan
Canada145 reviews19 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
A really nice place right in the heart of Toronto, and the price is right. I booked a personal room and it was comfy and clean.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Maged
Egypt34 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
1- Although street cars ( super slow )are 4 min. walking from hostel , but the fast subway is 12 min. far by walking , hard if you have luggages . . 2- Some of the receptionists are non-professional & others were kinda rude. 3- Toilettes need renewal ( No shelf in shower & damaged sink not-working curtains ) kept asking for a shelf for my 9 nights stay with no action taken!!! 4 - I have made my booking 8 months in advance to guarantee a dorm on ground floor ( as I have serious knee issue ) , but 3 days before my arrival hostel e- mailed me that I have been moved to the THIRD floor in ANOTHER building because a LARGE group is coming , where I passed the first 4 nights then moved me again to ground floor dorm (atler the large group has checked out) , and when you ask why they answer you : " It is a hostel , not hotel " !!. But, still , Clarence hostel in my opinion is "THE BEST" among all other hostels in Toronto.
1- Location is in a safe neighborhood . No more homeless in park in front of hostel ( as was mentioned in previous reviews ). 2- Spotless clean place . 3- There is a complimentary breakfast ( which is not mentioned on booking.com site !! ). 4- More than 3 fridges in kitchen to restore your food. 5-- Some of the staff are super polite " Maxx & the Portuguese Jon" 5-. Bunk beds are wooden & comfy. 6- there are 2 computers free to use .
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Pablo
Portugal35 reviews8 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Its a quite Simple hotel, but all ok
Location, friedly
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Cheekynini
Canada23 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Short stay? Forget Airbnb. Stay here instead!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
One of the cleanest hostels I've stayed in so far
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Js
Canada1 review9.0“Overall great experience!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14 Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Please ask the people to clean the utensils with soap. Put that as a notice. Beddings could have been better.
It’s great
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0“Great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A,little run down, but ok
Location. Value
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Aurora
United Kingdom15 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great stay in central Toronto!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great hostel, very cool people and quite safe! All girls dorms were lovely
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Ileanaaxc
China3 reviews8.0“Very nice for the price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14 Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
The mattress and pillow were too soft, and they didn't provide slippers for showering. I brought my own, but I believe the cleaning staff accidentally threw them out.
I liked the location and the staff were all very kind.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Nate
United States12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Stay Very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Staff was very friendly. They made me a little breakfast go back when I told him I had to leave very early in the morning and I had a good night. I felt safe.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Am
Canada1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom needs some deep cleaning and had a bit of a smell, ladder to top bunk was pretty loud and rickety
Great location and staff, room was comfortable and didn't feel cramped, privacy curtains, comfy bed, reading light, free bfast despite it being barebones
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Ekaterina
Canada6 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room was pretty hot, and the conditioner didn't really help much. We had to keep the window open at all times even when it was quite noisy outside due to the proximity of some bars. Besides, the smoking zone happened to be right under the window, and hence the smoke drifted inside the room through the open window that I didn't like at all. One more thing that I personally found a bit inconvenient is that the kitchen was closed for cleaning after breakfast time, and hence I couldn't have my own breakfast after 10 am when I really needed it.
I enjoyed my stay at the Clarence park. It is a clean centrally located hostel with very friendly and helpful staff. The room was daily cleaned, the hostel was quiet and conveniently located close to all the major tourist attractions. I absolutely loved how comfortable the beds were and that they had the curtains that allowed a certain degree of privacy. I would like to express a special thanks to one of the staff members who recommended renting a bike on Toronto Island instead of exploring it on foot. I absolutely loved this experience.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Kit
Hong Kong26 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Expensive
Clean
Stayed in June 2025