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# The Pring Guesthouse - Hamilton, Ontario

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog Page](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/thoughts-from-the-pring/)
- [A Staycation is Just What You Need Right Now](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/a-staycation-is-just-what-you-need-right-now/) - Do you want to get away from your own four walls? A visit to the Pring Guesthouse could be the easy, affordable adventure you need to recharge your batteries!
- [Our Heritage Designation: This Old House III](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/our-heritage-designation-this-old-house-iii/) - A short story about what makes the William Pring House special, in terms of the architecture and its history. With pictures of some of our prettiest features.
- [Music and Marathons: An Exciting March and April in Hamilton](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/music-and-marathons-an-exciting-march-and-april-in-hamilton/) - A quick look forward at some exciting musical events in Hamilton in March. And reassurances that the world's oldest road race will still be taking place in 2026
- [Mynora: a Pianist and Second Lady of the House](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/mynora-a-pianist-and-second-lady-of-the-house/) - In which we investigate a little more of the history of one of the former residents of this house: Mynora Beamer Hopkins, a pianist, living here 1908-1933
- [Ringing In the New Year, 2026!](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/ringing-in-the-new-year-2026/) - A brief look back at the highs and lows of 2025, and a look forward to what we hope for for 2026. Here's to 15 more years of tourist accommodation in Hamilton!
- [What's the Best Way to Book?](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/whats-the-best-way-to-book/) - In which we discuss how much money you're throwing away when you choose a big Online Travel Agent, and why booking direct is best for absolutely everyone.
- [Breakfast - the Most Important Meal of the Day!](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/breakfast-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day/) - What are your breakfast options when you're staying at the Pring? Would you rather eat here, or go and explore a neighbourhood diner or cafe?
- [Art Crawl - A Monthly Celebration of Culture](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/art-crawl-a-monthly-celebration-of-culture/) - A short celebration of the monthly wonder that is Hamilton's Art Crawl! On the second Friday of every month, artists show their stuff on James Street North.
- [Brave Enough to Spend your Halloween in a Haunted House?](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/brave-enough-to-spend-your-halloween-in-a-haunted-house/) - Is the Pring Guesthouse haunted? Who can say? Have you seen something, or heard something go bump in the night? Who might be haunting? And why?
- [Flying Across the World: Both for Adventure and Necessity](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/flying-across-the-world-both-for-adventure-and-necessity/) - A few thoughts based on recent experiences in long flights - how best to avoid bad jetlag and whether that lofty goal is even possible!
- [Balancing Technology with Our Humanity](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/balancing-technology-with-our-humanity/) - In which we seek to reassure our guests that we are doing our best to ensure that you will always reach a real person with your questions and concerns
- [Yes, This is Irrelevant but it's Also Exceptionally Adorable](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/yes-this-is-irrelevant-but-its-also-exceptionally-adorable/) - For just one month, our blog is not about how good Hamilton is and how much you'll enjoy staying here. It's about the sweet little creatures who live with us.
- [Can You Believe It's Already June?](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/can-you-believe-its-already-june/) - A very brief look at the many, many things going on, in and around Hamilton, as we jump-start an amazing summer. It's going to be a lot of fun!
- [How to be an Ecologically Conscientious Traveller](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/how-to-be-an-ecologically-conscientious-traveller/) - Exploring the ways in which we allow travellers to be conscientious about their vacations, with sustainable practices and adaptive buildings
- [Who Loves Amazing Hiking?](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/who-loves-amazing-hiking/) - If you're looking for a wonderful hiking getaway, there are few better than the Bruce Trail. Beautiful sights, passing through Hamilton, a great adventure
- [Sharing is Caring](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/sharing-is-caring/) - Exploring the different attitudes towards staying at a backpackers' hostel, where bedrooms and amenities are shared, and guests can interact with others.
- [An Exciting Spring in Hamilton](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/an-exciting-spring-in-hamilton/) - The first weekend in May is Doors Open and Jane's Walk in Hamilton! Come and visit and see the beauty and history of this wonderful
- [Mysterious Doors to Nowhere](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/mysterious-doors-to-nowhere/) - Exploring the eccentricities of a house that is 170 years old. What used to be here? Where does this door go? How did the previous occupants live?
- [The World is Tough Right Now](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/the-world-is-tough-right-now/) - We Can't Deny It In our last blog entry, we noted that 65% of our guests in 2024 were international and that 7% of our guests were from the United States. This wasn't just true of last year: it's true of pretty much every year since we started collecting this sort of data. We love
- [Happy New Year!](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/happy-new-year/) - A look back at the highs and lows of 2024, and a glimpse of what might be coming in 2025! Looking forward to some new adventures after 15 years of business.
- [Coffee? Do You Have Coffee? Is it Free?](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/coffee-do-you-have-coffee-is-it-free/) - If you want coffee, we have coffee! We also have tea and hot chocolate. If you want to go out for your morning cup, we can recommend several great cafes nearby.
- [Happy Anniversary](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/happy-anniversary/) - Though we were closed for the pandemic, we took a moment to remember our celebrations for our 5th anniversary, and reflect on why we were staying closed.
- [The Prings](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/the-prings/) - A brief summary of the Pring Family, who lived in this house in the 1850s and 60s. Where they came from and where they moved to, and some fun details about why!
- [The Whole World](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/the-whole-world/) - Exploring the stories of guests who have stayed with us over the years. Some of them only once, some of them again and again. The perfect way to meet people!
- [This Old House](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/this-old-house/) - Some of the adventures we've had in exploring, renovating and restoring this beautiful Victorian mansion. If walls could talk, this house would have a
- [In the Snail Zone](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/in-the-snail-zone/) - In April 2020, along with businesses all over the world, we closed our doors for what we hoped would be a short period. It ended up being eighteen months!
- [Weather Permitting](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/weather-permitting/) - A walk along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in the north end of Hamilton, on a chilly day in March, 2020, before the world closed its collective doors.
- [Stacey, Hamilton Guesthouse, and the Pring](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/stacey-hamilton-guesthouse-and-the-pring/) - Detailing how it came to be that we started a backpackers' hostel in Hamilton, and the convincing it took to get us here.

## Pages

- [The Best Accommodation in Hamilton!](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/) - Welcoming the world to Hamilton since 2010! This unique and beautiful hostel is the perfect alternative to a standard hotel, in the heart of HamiltonBook now!
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/news-and-events/) - What is a hostel? How can I get around? What do I need to bring? Can I check out late? Do you have coffee? What kinds of coffee?
- [Rooms and Beds](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/accommodations/) - Our beds are all comfortable, our rooms are all clean and cosy. You'll feel safe and welcome from the moment you arrive no matter what style of room you choose!
- [Amenities and Etiquette](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/the-hostel/) - The Pring Guesthouse is Hamilton's first - and only - backpackers' hostel. A place in Hamilton for the world to meet. Here's what we have to offer.
- [](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/home-2/) - The Best Accommodation in Hamilton! Book Now! 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
- [Contact Us](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/contact-us/) - If you have questions or if you want to make a reservation, you can reach us any time. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
- [The World is Tough Right Now](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/home/blog/) - Facing the challenges ahead with a sense of purpose and principle. What we believe: 2025 might be difficult, but we're not giving up!
- [Wonderful Hamilton: the Crossroads of Southern Ontario](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/hamilton/) - The perfect place to explore everything Southern Ontario has to offer. A metropolitan city by a picturesque lake, with a wealth history and culture at your door
- [The Historic William Pring House](https://hamiltonguesthouse.ca/the-william-pring-house/) - Built in 1855, this heritage mansion is a beautiful example of Hamilton's age of stone architecture. Step back in time when you stay in this unique building.

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