226 Ambrose Street, P7B 1L4 Thunder Bay, Canada
#2 of 24 hotels in Thunder Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 343 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 4, 2023
Mike
United StatesNothing, truly great experience.
Everything was fantastic, great staff, great room, great shower, comfy beds truly nothing bad it was all around a great experience and would come back again for sure if ever in the area.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Istiak
CanadaThe staff was amazing and friendly and the place was very clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Douglas
United StatesGood Vibes
Wonderful experience
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Camille
CanadaI don't have any improvements at this point. I only had a short stay and everything for me was perfect.
A great location in Thunder Bay. Staff was very friendly and informative. I am a single female traveler and the hostel made me feel safe and comfortable in the environment.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 25, 2023
Stacy
CanadaI have no complaints.
Everything. Amazing and well kept little marvel just a stones throw from the Casino and other dinning establishments. Right close to the waterfront. Open and spacious. We stayed here on our way out to Manitoba and decided to re book for the trip back. We stayed in “The Suite” this time around and I love its very large handicap accessible bathroom. I am a little crippled up and I really appreciated have the extra room in the very large floor shower stall. The fact that the also have a bath chair in the stall was awesome. The breakfast they offer is very good. Coffee and tea. A large fridge with individual buckets for each room so you can keep your own food to cook. Well equipped kitchen. A large comfy sitting area with good games and books to play or read. Just a really wonderful experience. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. Highly recommend. Price is great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 25, 2023
Terry
CanadaBed was small and marginally comfortable. Location is ok but a bit of a seedy area.
Nice hostel with variety of rooms. We had the suite which is dog friendly. Huge walk in bath. Very nice staff.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 21, 2023
Stacy
CanadaMy husband has anxiety and is not open to some change. There is a no shoe policy…meaning you have to leave your shoes in the main entrance and because we had sandals on…we had to go bare feet. It caused him worry over someone stealing his shoes and possible germs on the floor. This is a real fear for some people. But we were able to overcome, and the friendly staff and owner let him carry his shoes to our room and keep them there. If your in sandals and bare feet you hen traveling in summer …there is a Dollarama just a few blocks away and socks are a $1.50.
We loved how easy the property was to get to. The whole facility was very clean and it has a unique vibe to it. There is a wonderful feeling of acceptance from other guests and Staff. the Staff were amazing. Our room was spacious. the bed was comfortable and and the pillows were awesome even though we travel with our own. The bathroom was well equipped and clean. The complimentary Breakfast was one of the best I have had in a long time. There is a large common room with games to play. The white walls are filled with anecdotes of other travellers who have stayed and left their mark on the place. wifi worked great and the air conditioner units in the rooms work beautifully. A great place to stay
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 20, 2023
Tickie
CanadaLove the vibe, staff & cleanliness! It's like staying with a cool family of like minded people! Going back in 2 weeks on our way home. Only place we have booked twice for our trip from Southern Ontario to Nanaimo & back. Loved reading all the comments on the walls from past guests, too :)! (Didn't get a pic of our bathroom, which was very cool, but took a pic of the main floor shared bathroom off the living area). Can't wait to come back!!😀
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Richard
United StatesThis review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: June 14, 2023
Rhys
CanadaWould have liked to have been able to purchase soap/shampoo/conditioner for my shower.
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Free breakfast/snacks was appreciated for my road trip. Quirky, yet charming interior.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 13, 2023
Rachel
Canadakitchen facilities are great, our private room was clean and comfortable, came with towels, proper bedding and some toiletries in the bathroom, not always a given in a hostel. all the staff were lovely, lots of free private parking
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 7, 2023
Amanda
CanadaThis was the cutest Hostel I’ve ever stayed in! The staff was wonderful and so friendly! I felt so safe while travelling alone here.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 7, 2023
Rocio
ArgentinaAmazing place and lovely people
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 6, 2023
David
CanadaStaff were extremely friendly, hostel facilities comfortable and pleasant. Have only compliments to offer.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 4, 2023
Brian
CanadaEverything was good
I liked the writings on the walls and no shoes concept.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 2, 2023
Audrey
CanadaVery clean,comfortable beds and bedding. Nice quiet rooms. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 2, 2023
C
United Statesit’s fine
THE STAFF IS AMAZING, they make you feel at home, and everything is so clean. The beds are actually comfortable and so are the pillows. the showers are clean, everything feels safe. and it’s in downtown Thunderbay
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 31, 2023
Philippe
FranceWe were allocated the Suite. Just perfect.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 28, 2023
Jim
Canadacleanliness
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 26, 2023
Richard
CanadaWe booked the Suites with a private bathroom. There was a common kitchen fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans and refrigeration. We were able to cook our meal and eat it comfortably. Traveling with an EV, we were able to plug our car into an outside outlet, allowing us to charge overnight. Wonderful experience.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 13, 2023
Abdul
IndiaI liked everything about the hotel. It was an exceptional place for vacation or stay. I loved it every minute.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 5, 2023
Susan
United StatesLocation wasn’t very welcoming. very comfortable inside the hostel.
Very inviting and friendly. Pet friendly and the favorite place to stay during our Circle Tour. Very clean and wonderful linen!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 18, 2023
Gerald
Canadanothing
unique
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 11, 2023
Sherry
Canadanothing
everything perfect
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 11, 2023
Sherry
Canadanothing
satisfied for eveeything here. the place is like a home. when you stay you will not want to leave. That is the reason I chose to stay one more day. perfect clean perfect staffs. clear check in guildance. everything perfect here.
Stayed in April 2023
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