SSandra MacauWell located right next to the Spadina tram station and within walking distance for the metro/subway. Right on the street for Kensington Market too, so for people looking to sightsee the market it is a good place right next to a lot of cafés/food. The staff were the highlight of this place though, they were just so lovely and personable individuals who made my stay feel like staying at a friend of a friend's spare room. They made friendly conversation and would remember me from the night before, and especially as the World Cup was playing during my stay they mentioned they were showing it in the common areas.
The room itself was nicely laid out with two bunk beds and a locker tucked in at the end. Each bed was equipped with pull curtains, a platform on the wall to place your phone/wallet/keys, two sockets, and a light. Showers and toilets were in separate communal spaces, with both spaces having at least one sink. I found it nice that you could grab more towels if needed in the main lobby, and you can also ask for extra amenities like a hair dryer at the front desk.
Breakfast was a nice spread of bagels, fruit (apples, bananas, oranges), milk (& oat milk!), cereal, hot water for coffee/tea, cream cheese, peanut butter, and jams. They also provided to-go cups and had a service where if you leave before breakfast begins (i.e. checking out earlier than breakfast), the staff will pack you a breakfast for the road if you tell them. The common areas also had great ambience, this included seating in the dining area, semi-private outdoor area (seats are outside but only guests are able to access it), and outdoor patio with tables/chairs right at the hostel's entrance.
Overall, I loved my stay at Samesun again, I stayed in their Montreal branch before and it was great, and this time around I had yet another positive experience! Everything is so well-thought-out for tourists, especially for solo travellers and adventurers.
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