Title: Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Hostel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27191003&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University Travelers splash in the indoor pool and maintain workout routines while staying connected with free WiFi at this university accommodation with modern amenities ## Photo gallery for Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University ![Fitness facility - Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/bff9bad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free toiletries, hair dryer - Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/ea7cc7a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/4f40dec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/9af77c20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/fba01c99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University blends academic and recreational experiences perfectly. Visitors can swim in the indoor pool, keep up with fitness routines at the gym, and handle practical needs with convenient on-site laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 19 - Jan. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 20 - Jan. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=27191003&PinnedHotelID=27191003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Room, 3 Bedrooms ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/4f40dec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen 3 bedrooms Private bathroom Microwave - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 4 Bedrooms ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/4f40dec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 4 Bedrooms ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen 4 bedrooms Private bathroom Microwave - 4 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 5 Bedrooms ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27191100/27191003/4f40dec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 5 Bedrooms ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen 5 bedrooms Private bathroom Microwave Oven - 5 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Waterloo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waterloo.dx7392) [View more Hostels in Kitchener](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hostels.d10579-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.47435%2C-80.52420&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K4t1uQtWTlPHNpBVjSo4bpixojE=) 200 King Street N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2Y7 ### What's nearby - Wilfrid Laurier University \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Waterloo Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - University of Waterloo \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Kitchener Station - 10 min drive - Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min walk - ‪Williams Fresh Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Rosel's Authentic Filipino Food - ‬2 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk - ‪Noon Moment 鮮飲時刻 - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University Hostel near University of Waterloo Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 13, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was simple, big, lots of space. We had a college apartment style dorm, so it didn't have the amenities of a full service hotel. However, we simply needed a place to stay that was convenient and cost effective. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Ahmed, ON Aug 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice affordable student housing with all basic amenities. ##### Ahmed Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sahaj, Kingston Aug 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sahaj Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Cambridge-Hotel.h574485.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Cambridge/Kitchener/Waterloo Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-CambridgeKitchenerWaterloo-Area.h894299.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-Waterloo-St-Jacobs.h54478738.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Waterloo-St-Jacobs.h5399364.Hotel-Information) > > [Staybridge Suites Guelph by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Guelph.h1784867.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-WaterlooSt-Jacobs.h7757367.Hotel-Information) > > [Western Hotel & Executive Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Western-Hotel-Executive-Suites.h10254208.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - Guelph](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-Guelph.h1523033.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Waterloo-St-Jacobs.h124791.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Guelph.h1764848.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Hilton-MississaugaMeadowvale.h27992.Hotel-Information) > > [The Big Happy Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-The-Big-Happy-Place.h56235089.Hotel-Information) > > [Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Langdon-Hall-Country-House-Hotel-Spa.h528380.Hotel-Information) > > [Norfolk Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Norfolk-Guest-House.h1197612.Hotel-Information) > > [The Laundry Rooms Gaslight Cambridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-The-Laundry-Rooms-Gaslight-Cambridge.h92703086.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Cambridge-Hotel-And-Conference-Centre.h1661206.Hotel-Information) > > [Staybridge Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Waterloo-St-Jacobs-Area.h35516855.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Royal Brock Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Best-Western-Royal-Brock-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h40580.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn Guelph](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Guelph.h2214.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Cambridge - Waterloo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Cambridge-Waterloo.h441178.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Guelph](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Guelph.h460001.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Hilton-TorontoMarkham-Suites-Conference-Centre-Spa.h6319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Gateway Hotel In Toronto International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Sheraton-Gateway-Hotel-In-Toronto-International-Airport.h4826.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Kitchener/Cambridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-KitchenerCambridge.h1062809.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Guelph-Conference-Centre.h1832764.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Sheraton-Parkway-Toronto-North-Hotel-Suites.h1201459.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Cambridge-Kitchener.h3005209.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge Waterloo Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Cambridge-Waterloo-Ontario.h1627345.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Royal-Inn-And-Suites.h24086.Hotel-Information)