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Pring Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior detail
Living area
Front of property
Garden view
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $109
$93 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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158 Mary Street, Hamilton, ON, L8L 4V8
  • Place, TD Coliseum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Gallery of Hamilton
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 256 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Reception
Haven Inn
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
3.5 out of 5, Good, 1,006 reviews
$65 nightly
The price is $77
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

With a stay at Pring Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Hamilton, a short 7-minute walk from Theatre Aquarius and 12 minutes by foot from TD Coliseum. .This hostel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Art Gallery of Hamilton and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hamilton Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Theatre Aquarius - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • TD Coliseum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Art Gallery of Hamilton - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hamilton City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • West Harbour Station - 14 min walk
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merit Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Underground - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The District Tapas + Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pring Guesthouse - Hostel

Pring Guesthouse - Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with air conditioning, complimentary weekday newspapers, and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Georgian hostel include a communal living room, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1855
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Georgian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodations
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hamilton Guesthouse Hostel

Hamilton Guesthouse

Hamilton Guesthouse Ontario

Pring Guesthouse

Hamilton Guesthouse

Pring Hostel Hamilton

Hamilton Guesthouse at the Pring

Pring Guesthouse - Hostel Hamilton

Pring Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Pring Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 204 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely courteous staff, clean and quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attentive staff, clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are friendly and courteous, the rooms are clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonably priced hostel, an excellent choice for people traveling on a budget like myself.
Photo of Pring Guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean, tidy, have extra blankets, and the house itself is well looked after. The location is ideal for our purposes as we attend sporting events regularly in Hamilton and it is close to where we want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruifeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a nice one night stay. The place is very well kept and the kitchen is properly maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay!

It was fantastic! Greatly appreciated the stay. Awesome people
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy place and very friendly staff. I very much recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private room, shared washrooms are clean, staff are friendly. Great accommodations at a good price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hostel was clean and in a pretty good place. Just wish there was more food ootiins in walking area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and the hosts are super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic building with lots of character. Clean bright bathroom facilities and bonus coffee/tea/cereal/milk provided in the kitchen. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Celina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very welcoming, easy to check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful guest house, very accommodating and helpful staff. Highly recommend for any visitor to Hamilton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good place for anight's rest.

Comfortable room and bed, good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had the private room right at the front of the house. Lovely hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nipuni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great staying at the property. Host is nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the private room on the bottom floor. Comfortable, quiet, and homey. The room was surprisingly large. I was given a tour at check in, and everyone there was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a real cute, simple and affordable place if you are passing by that place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wafiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the coziness of the house, the concierge was very nice and polite and there were friendly people staying at the house as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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