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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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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…

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What’s the Best Way to Book?

You should book directly with us. That’s basically the answer. If you’re travelling anywhere, anytime, you should always contact the accommodation directly and book your reservation with them. We think you should use an independent, small business too – but…

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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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