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Ok I'm not sure where this goes so I just put it here. If I choose the wrong forum please move this thread, thanks.

I'm from the netherlands and plan to go to Canada at the end of january to see guns n' roses in hamilton (jan 24), london (jan 25) and toronto (jan 28).
Does anybody on this forum live in one of these cities and know a cheap place to stay? Preferably a hostel. The cheaper the better and I'd like it to be as close to the venue as possible. Here's where I plan to stay:

jan 23 - 24 in Hamilton
jan 25 - 26 in London
jan 27 - 28 in Toronto

Also, anybody know any things I must see in these cities or close to them (are the niagara falls easily accessible with public transport?) when I'm around anyway? If there's really something I must see I could choose to leave a little later. Thanks in advance for all the replies!

Dunno about cheap places to stay, but if you want to see Niagara Falls at this very cold time of year, check out the following:

http://www.casinocoach.ca/page.aspx?menu=30&app=147&cat1=366&tp=2&lk=no

It's a bus destined for Fallsview Casino, which is walking distance from the Falls. 10$ seems reasonable and they apparently give you a 10$ coupon for lunch at the casino (keep in mind lunch will probably cost twice that ;)). I don't see anything that says you HAVE to actually go to the Casino, so you could probably take this as a cheap way to get there.

You'd be departing from Hamilton for this one as that's the closest out of the cities you're staying in.

Thanks for your reply !
I did find two cheap hostels in Toronto and London ( within walking distance from the venue ).
Havent found one in Hamilton, dont think there is to be honest.. So thatll be a bit more expensive hotel:)
The hostel in Toronto organizes daily trips to the falls for $45 Ill deff do that:)

Sheridan Hotel is  attached to Copps (Hamilton)

It is, but it's also 100 euro for just 1 night..

Try places like priceline.com or hotwire.com. If the location isn't that important...




/jarmo

Admiral Inn is 1.5 km to Copps Coliseum which would be a $5 taxi ride.  Rooms are around $100 Canadian.  There are cheaper places...but I don't know if I'd wanna stay in 'em.

http://www.admiralinn.com

honestly, you won't find much cheaper...

In Toronto I'm staying in the backpackers inn for just 15 euro per night. (15 minute walk from the venue)
In London same thing but I can't remember the name of the place :)
I can't find a real cheap place in Hamilton so I'm thinking about going fuck-it style and book a f*cking expensive 5 star hotel, should be fun too for just one night :)

http://www.arrivalinn.com/

This place is a two minute walk away at $79 for the night.

Tad late reply but:
arrivalinn website aint working so can't book there

admiralinn seems like a decent place, I think I'll book there.. 1,5 km walk ain't a problem either :) What's up with al the lazy people taking a cab ? :D ;)

That's where we're staying for Hamilton as well.

its far guys to walk at end of jan but youll see LOL

Ok, admiralinn wants me to mail my adress, phone number and credit card information by mail to make a reservation.
I'm not going to give my credit card information to anyone lol.

So I just booked a night @ http://www.hamiltondaysinn.com/

What's the weather like at the end of january? I thought it was around -3/-4 (-10 at night)?

We're taking a taxi for sure.

Tonight will be -10 with a -20 windchill in Hamilton.

Be very careful of hotel/motels on 118 Ave in Edmonton, as this street is notorious for heavy drug trafficking, prostitution, and crime. It's unfortunate that Rexall is on the same street, but if you can get a place east or north of Rexall just off of 118 that's probably your best bet.  : ok:

smart choice its a bit easier and if too lazy you can hail a cab for about $5-6

If it's too cold I'll grab a cab, it's not really expensive.. pretty cheap actually

Actually Southern Ontario is under a warm spell for the next week or so  : ok:
It was +4 today!

Good news is a high of +6 and a low of -1 is forecasted for Sunday, but also a ton of precipitation may accompany it.  Long range forecast, though.  Things change but at least it shouldn't be too cold.

Lol ok it wasn't cold at all. Still took a cab because I didn't feel like walking. Have been walking all day and even though I didn't have ga ticket I stood all of the show..