Planet Traveler Hostel

Planet Traveler Hostel is a budget hostel at 175 Augusta Avenue, in Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario. Kensington Market is one of the city's most distinctive neighbourhoods, a pedestrian-friendly maze of vintage clothing shops, produce stalls, cafés, cheese and spice sellers and street food from many cultures, and it is a National Historic Site of Canada. Chinatown on Spadina Avenue, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the University of Toronto and the Queen Street West shopping strip are all within a short walk, and the 510 Spadina streetcar passes nearby, connecting to Union Station and the Bloor-Danforth subway at Spadina station. The hostel occupies a converted building with an informal, social and creative atmosphere, and it has been known for presenting itself as an environmentally minded hostel. Accommodation includes dorm beds and private rooms, with shared bathrooms in the dorm layouts. Amenities include wifi, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage, and common areas encourage guests to meet and swap travel tips. Many hostels of this type also provide a communal kitchen and a rooftop or lounge space, though guests should confirm current facilities when booking. Breakfast arrangements vary, but the surrounding market streets offer inexpensive meals, bakeries and international food stalls at any time of day. Service is relaxed and geared to backpackers, students, solo travellers and budget-conscious visitors who prefer social space to hotel services. Typical rates are around CAD $55 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms costing more, and prices rise in summer. Kensington Market's pedestrian-only Sundays in warm months add street music and food to the area. The hostel is not designed for car travel, since street parking is very limited, and it is easily reached by streetcar and on foot. It suits travellers who value neighbourhood character over hotel comfort. Visitors planning a stay can compare current rates and room categories directly with the property, since availability, inclusions and seasonal pricing change from year to year, and early booking generally gives the widest choice of room types.