Reviews of The Haven Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
226 Ambrose Street, P7B 1L4 Thunder Bay, Canada
#2 of 24 hotels in Thunder Bay
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 343 hostel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.9
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Free Wifi
8.9
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Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Marco
Canada15 Reviews2 helpful votes“Always stay here!”Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Great hospitality.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Kabir
Canada1 reviewExceptionalAmazingly staff and very good atmosphere .
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Monneth
Philippines1 review“I will definitely book a stay again in The Haven Hostel if i happen to pass by Thunderbay again!”Very clean and organized! Bed is really comfortable.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Lucille
Canada1 review“A peaceful stay with a very good sleep in a comfy queen bed in this quiet hostel.”I could not hear the instructions for keypad numbers. Although there were instructions left at front desk, I had some trouble entering front door as the recorded message was a little garbled. It would have been nice if the instructions were emailed as I was later than the stated check in time so there was a bit of stress related to getting in to the hostel. I had requested for more info about ev charging but only received confirmation that could be accommodated.Now I know it is an outdoor plug beside the entrance/motorcycle parking.
Clean, leaving outdoor shoes at door helps everyone Community kitchen gave a sharing feeling
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Fournier
France5 ReviewsExceptionalwelcoming staff, felt like home
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Kaitlyn
Canada13 Reviews1 helpful vote“Best place to stay in Thunder Bay”We've stayed here twice passing through Thunder Bay and both times have been so lovely. This place is so well cared for and the owners/staff put in so much effort to make you feel welcome, even for a one night stay. Super clean, great facilities, perfect walkable location. Makes us want to come back to TBay for an actual vacation one day!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: October 31, 2024
Brigitte
Canada2 Reviews1 helpful voteExceptionalI can’t think of a single thing. Exceeded all expectations.
It was clean, with thoughtful touches everywhere. I checked in late, the staff called for my eta, confirmed my access code and left me a note with everything I needed to know when I got in. Earplugs and a mint on my pillow! Coffee was included and delicious, staff was amazing and so warm.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Christa
Canada29 Reviews2 helpful votes“Great stay in Thunder Bay”Very practical yet classy, the room was spacious and clean. No unnecessary frills, just a nice comfy sleep.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Christine
Canada17 Reviews1 helpful voteExceptionalGreat vibe! Fabulous staff! Super clean! If I ever pass through again, would definitely stay!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 2, 2024
Carolyn
Canada33 Reviews“Thought my hostel days were over but would absolutely stay there again!”Nothing
Upbeat with a great vibe. The suite was very comfortable and quiet. Nice to se a hostel that works so well. Darren was a super great staff member who was warm and welcoming.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Justin
United States20 Reviews5 helpful votes“Best things are unexpected.”Nice aesthetic vibe about the place.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Andrea
Canada51 Reviews2 helpful votesExceptionalGreat staff, lovely location close to the waterfront, good places to eat nearby. I would stay here again.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 4, 2024
Aguarob
Canada30 Reviews6 helpful votesVery GoodBed was super soft. Not good for back issues.
Clean. Quiet. Nice common area. Friendly staff. Good parking.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Bailey
Canada1 review“Would have liked to stay longer - will return.”Clean. Friendly. Communal.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 22, 2024
Margaret
United States15 Reviews2 helpful votes“Unique Thunder Bay hostel with great dorms, staff and ambiance.”Nada, great place!
Very cool unique decor, lots of custom rustic woodworking and tables. My 4 bed female dorm had a fan, light shelf and charging outlets plus curtains to close so the light wouldn’t disturb my roommates. Security codes for outer door and my dorm, good kitchen and refrigerator plus they stored my blue ice in their freezer for me to pick up the day I left. Friendly, helpful staff that actually sat and visited with me while I had dinner so I wouldn’t be on my own. Good suggestions for groceries and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Uriel
Canada1 review“surprisingly fun and best hostel stay in Northern ON”One staff was not really helpful with explaining the facility.
Great vibe and comfort. Travel friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Hoang
Canada4 Reviews“Nice place in Thunder Bay”Everything was good, the staff was friendly and informative. I got 1 bunk bed in the male dorm room, it's clean, tidy and my name was written on the bed as welcome, thank you. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Wayland
Canada1 review“Fantastic staff, great atmosphere, friendly guests, brightly lit, and clean, very good value.”Fellow roommate with a flashlight @ 1:30am. Not staffs fault, just incredibly inconvenient because I really needed the sleep for the following days activities.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 31, 2024
Nishant
India5 ReviewsExceptionalNothing as such.
Friendly staff, cleanliness, good mattress and silence
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 22, 2024
Clark
United States1 review“This stay was cozy and very inviting!”A very well-kept property! The space was clean and orderly.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 19, 2024
Ju
Germany5 ReviewsVery GoodAfter a few of hostels in Canada I can say the Haven Hostel is a very warm place to stay. Everybody was giving me a feeling to be very welcome. The staff member always tried to address us by our first names and took care of your feelings. The manager helped me with a free lift to the airport and monument. The housekeeping crew did the best and took care that our rooms had a good temperature by the heat. It was the best stay so far in my whole year in Canada.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Marie-claude
Canada80 Reviews12 helpful votes“One of the best hostel; friendly staff, clean and comfortable space.”A bit pricy but totally worth it!
I liked everything. One of the best hostel I've been to (and I've been to a lot!). The staff was awesome! The place is very clean and comfortable, there were some ear buds on the bed, I felt very welcomed and there was a lot of attention to details. There was a small fan for each bed and a curtain for more privacy. The showers are super clean.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 11, 2024
Diane
Canada6 Reviews“excellent. A lot of thought was put into the decor”stairs to carry my heavy bags
Curteous staff
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Zapata
Canada8 Reviews1 helpful voteVery GoodThe linens, they only give you one blanket.
Quiet place, nice stuff, clean and organized.
Stayed in July 2024
