The Arlington Hostel & Pub

What a great place to play pool, ping pong and darts. The service was excellent. The pizza was delicious! Very welcoming atmosphere. Hopefully they will bring back live music soon.

I've been coming here since the early 2000's. It is a well equipped and comfortable hostel with a northern Ontario quaintness. The rates are very reasonable, even for a private, large room outfitted with a couch. I'd love to see a fire pit added to the amenities. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the building is clean. I've always been able to find a room here whenever I've needed one. This is excellent basic accommodation without frills or luxuries. Be prepared that the stores in town close early, by 6pm (even the gas station) so if you are arriving later than that, stock up prior to arrival. The hostel does have some pantry items available for sale for good prices. Things for the owner to consider: improve the shower on the third floor, oddly there is no cold water coming out of any taps for filling drinking water, and add a freezer for travellers ice packs. Overall though, none of the things to consider would stop me from recommending this hostel to budget travellers.

This place smells like mold and mildew is everywhere. You stand in the shower and it drops a foot down. Probably was server water damage. Wouldn't be surprised if it drops through the floor soon! This place had bed bugs. We have bits all over our arms, hands, necks, and heads...so disgusting! If any hitched a ride home with us this place will be sorry. No structural work has been fixed on this place only cosmetics to try and hide everything. The railings are not even attached to the walls. Make sure you don't try and climb them if you've been drinking. This place is on a slant. You feel like your sleeping by your ankles. If I could give 0 stars I would. Will never stay here ever again. I wonder to myself how they pass inspections? Must pay the person off. Be sure to be extra careful when you go onto the patio...you might die or get injured!

I've sampled most of the menu now and everything is top notch ! The pizza is so very delicious, and loaded with toppings making it very filling as well and worth every penny. Ron and Roland are always very friendly and welcoming , couldn't ask for a better local . Also free pool !!!!

Had a very good time there, at a good price. A big thank you to Roland and Ron and all the staff. The Staff is amazing, friendly and professional, good beer and awesome food, this is the spot. Hope to see you guys again

It’s a nice budget hostel that is well lived in but has a lot of charm. Unfortunately the shower does not have a lot of pressure, but other than that, this is a good gateway to your adventures in Algonquin.

The Arlington is truly a beautiful, laidback, authentic hostel with really nice and friendly faces. Rooms are clean and comfy. Food is good and beer is cold. Ro the owner is such a genuine person, we only stayed one night but we would’ve totally extended if we could!

Only thing that sucks is that it's not more busy! Great spot, great people and extremely reasonable prices. Have had a lot of fun times there

Fantastic place. We stayed for two nights, explored the local art shops and went to Algonquin park for day trips. The Arlington is comfortable, the staff and locals are super friendly, helpful and truly authentic people. Make sure you grab some food and a beer at the restaurant/pub, it tastes amazing and you definitely get what you pay for!