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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…

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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…

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Brave Enough to Spend your Halloween in a Haunted House?

As we head towards Halloween, it’s appropriate to address a question that we are frequently asked: is the house haunted? A lot of people look at our house, which is noticeably older and bigger than its neighbours, and think –…

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Flying Across the World: Both for Adventure and Necessity

It’s no secret that things have been quiet since 2020. But this summer has started to turn that around, with lots of people traveling to Hamilton from all around the world. We have been happy to welcome them all –…

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An Exciting Spring in Hamilton

The first weekend in May is special to Hamilton. Of course, it’s peak spring and all the flowers are blooming and the trees are leafing out. But it’s more than that – our first weekend in May is Doors Open…

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