Gutom Staff HOSTEL REVIEW
SAMESUN HOSTEL
KENSINGTON MARKET at AUGUSTA AVE
HOSTEL LIFE
Welcome to Samesun Toronto! A popular hostel in the heart of Kensington Market. Located on Augusta Ave. the party street! Let’s check it out!
Samesun has a few hostels in Canada and the USA.
Choose Private or Dorm.
Prices range from $$-$$$
Breakfast and Towel Included!
Free Wifi!
Private Room $100+
This specific room has a balcony, located at the back of building. Windows face away from party street Augusta.
Spacious Private Room Queen Bed comes with AC Unit, desk, desk lamp and swivel chair. TV and remote control, Two bedside lamps.
Queen Bed
Soft pillows and clean sheets.
No in-suite bathroom.
Bathrooms are outside the room in the hall. Toilet and shower are in a separate room.
Kensington Market comes alive at night! Free LIVE entertainment at restaurants or on the street. Support local bands!
In the morning there is a big breakfast! Bagels, waffles, cereal, coffee, tea, milk and more. Come hungry! Unfortunately, no eggs on this free breakfast.
PRICE:
$$-$$$ FAIR PRICE. Affordable. Prices vary.
QUALITY:
OK! Clean private room. No funny smells.
Limited bathrooms on the floor. Too few toilets!
Building could use an upgrade. The lobby is too small, and crowded. The hostel needs more common areas with seating and more toilets.
SERVICE:
GOOD! Friendly and helpful! Ask for a room that is away from Augusta Ave for less noise.
VERDICT:
Overall, SATISFIED. There is no cafe or bar in this hostel but you don’t need it when there are restaurants outside. Samesun is a good budget accommodation with a perfect location in Kensington Market.
CARD ACCEPTED
Address:
278 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
