“Youth Hostels” is an archaic term that you rarely see used these days.
At one time hostels were all youth hostels because it was thought that hostel accommodations would only appeal to youth travelers.
Young backpackers still comprise the bulk of “Youth Hostels” guests; however, backpacking inns are no longer the exclusive domain of “youth”when it comes to hostel guests.
These days, backpackers in their youth are not the only budget-minded travelers. The worldwide economic downturn has created a greater demand for lower-cost accomodation.
Largely in response to this demand, we have dedicated two of our eight buildings to “private” rooms; for both single and double accomodation. A few are even ensuite.
They have proved to be a very popular item for both backpacking youth (especially couples) and older business travelers who find hostels both comfortable and convenient.
Right now this particular “youth hostel” has several media reporters, film distributors and other film industry professionals in residence. The Toronto Film Festival HQ and media centre is located one block from the hostels front door.
And most of the festival venues are within walking distance of our hostel. So you can drop the word youth when you are searching for budget accomodation in the future. Hostels are no longer the exclusive domain of youth travelers.