The Best Accommodation in Hamilton!
Welcome to Hamilton!
The Pring Guesthouse is a backpackers hostel, and the perfect alternative to a standard hotel. We are located in beautiful downtown Hamilton, Ontario, a short walk from shops, food and drink, sights and experiences.
Our historic building offers a unique location, and our rooms and beds are cosy, clean and comfortable. All the essentials are provided in our kitchen and you can relax in our gorgeous lounge. Most importantly, all this is available at the most affordable price in town!
This hostel is your best choice for a welcoming, inclusive and relaxing home away from home.
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We’re Still Standing
When we first opened in 2010, we proudly boasted that we’re Hamilton’s first backpackers’ hostel. Sixteen years on, we are still the only hostel in town. The accommodation landscape has changed quite a bit over those years. While the city still has plenty of standard hotels and motels, the number of independent bed and breakfasts…
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Super September
September is a busy month in Hamilton! Kids are going back to school, which means an influx of young adults heading to McMaster, Mohawk and other colleges. We often get to accommodate (slightly tearful) parents who are here to settle their kids in for the semester. But Hamilton is a great place for your teens…
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Summertime in Hamilton!
Summer is Here! Let’s keep cool. We have entered the long, hot days of summer and we have never been more grateful for our air conditioning! While it’s nice to go out and enjoy all the exciting events offered in the city this season, it is great to be able to come back to a…
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Sharing the Love!
It’s no secret that we have a lengthy FAQ page. Because we are not a standard hotel, we get so many questions about the Guesthouse. And we generally love to answer them! But those are all the questions that people ask before they arrive here. This month, we would like to share with you what…
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Our Partners in Business
I often refer to myself as a one-man-band. It’s mostly a joke, of course. But we run a very small business here, without any employees. Of course, we can’t really do it all ourselves, and we do rely on others to keep the Pring running smoothly. In-Real-Life Partners Once a week, we get a much…
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A Staycation is Just What You Need Right Now
Have you seen how high gas prices are right now? Of course you have. Wow. Between that and cancelled flights, travel trends plummeted across North America in April. At first, we thought it was just us. But after talking to hosteliers across the continent, we have found that our woes are everywhere. Phew! We’re glad…
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Our Heritage Designation: This Old House III
On September 1st, 1987, the Mayor of Hamilton, Bob Morrow, signed bylaw 87-246. This bylaw designated the William Pring House as a “property of historic and architectural value and interest.” The owner at the time and the Ontario Heritage Foundation were informed, and the designation was announced in the newspaper. Congratulations, the house has a…
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Music and Marathons: An Exciting March and April in Hamilton
As the snow starts to melt, we are looking forward to a busy March. Not only for the inevitable spring cleaning, and the emergence of plants and animals after their winter slumbers. We are looking forward to a host of big events that will be going on in Hamilton. Amazing Music! Hamilton has long been…
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Mynora: a Pianist and Second Lady of the House
Shortly after we bought this property, back in 2012, before we even had furniture, we decided to hold an open house. There was an Open Streets event in Hamilton and we timed the open house for the same weekend, and advertised to the downtown neighbourhoods that we would be open. Piano Lessons We had so…
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Ringing In the New Year, 2026!
Here’s to 2026! We are looking forward to a great new year, but first, let’s take a moment to look back. In 2025, we were the accommodation of choice for guests from 78 different countries! As always, the majority of guests came from here in Canada, but about 60% of our guests were international travelers.…
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