Toronto is party central, with its buzzing nightlife scene and its social culture. But what about when you don't want to hit the streets to turn up? Enter the classic house party.
What's your idea of the perfect home? We all live a little differently, so why not try on a different lifestyle for the night? From birthday parties in trendy lofts above the historic distillery district to baby showers in pretty waterfront penthouses, we're redefining the idea of a "private party room". We even have larger party venues in the form of multi-million dollar mansions.
Worried your big dreams for your private events are out of the budget? We prioritize keeping our rental costs low so you have more breathing room left for delectable catering services or DJs that will keep your guests tearing up the dance floor.
The Giggster app offers easy access to a private event space for all your special occasions, from a cocktail party to an office party, so there's really no excuse not to go all out this year. Centrally located in Toronto's hottest neighborhoods, we promise your perfect match is just a few clicks away.
Do you imagine that the perfect space for your next event offers something a little different? Every party room across the Giggster app has a host of unique venue features that guests will still gab about for years to come, like these:
Hosting an eclectic, creative crowd? Some grunge hipsters? The New York-style industrial loft is the best creative space for it. There are tons of them across the city, but with exposed brick, natural light, and quirky vintage furnishings to boot, every single one of them is unique.
Sometimes the best home base for a party isn’t a home at all (even if it looks like one!) Toronto is chock-full of cozy photography studios that are furnished like living rooms and homestyle lounges, without sacrificing prime square footage to bedrooms, which you won’t need during hosting hours anyway.
Small guest list? No problem, Toronto’s tiniest studio apartments are great for hosting parties on a microscale. Pull out the popcorn, the board games, and the gossip magazines, and host the slumber party of your dreams.
Maybe you’re a Toronto native and you’d like a little escape from The Six for an evening. Set your sights on a suburban farmhouse beyond the city limits and experience some peace and quiet for a change.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: You have your event date—now what? Booking your venue, of course! Don't settle for any old event space this time around. From intimate corporate events to engagement parties, the Giggster app has the best party venues on the market: 55 of them to be exact. You won't find it difficult to book a versatile event space for your special occasion.
Hassle-Free Booking: The Giggster app’s diverse range of venues in Toronto at reasonable prices ($38/hour and up) are easy to find and book, because your time is valuable.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Did you know that bookings made more than 48 hours prior to the big event can be cancelled for free within 24 hours of receiving confirmation? That’s right, we won’t leave you high and dry when plans need to change.
Platform Protections: The key to staying present and making (good) memories is to offset disruptions, damage, and liability concerns. With our optional protection plans, top private party venues across Toronto, like Condo with Space to Shoot , can be enjoyed to the fullest.
City quirks can be the worst kind of party crashers. Likewise, Toronto’s best features are sure to make your special occasion stand out. Get to know them both like the back of your hand, and you’re all but guaranteed a stress-free, memorable event.
Advantages
Will your house party be a family-friendly affair? Thankfully, Toronto is a great place to host little ones with high walkability and stroller-access ratings, not to mention tons of kids' attractions to keep everyone entertained.
The TTC is a fairly extensive and reliable public transportation system, so guests can skip cars and traffic altogether, even if they need to get to some of the city’s more far-out neighborhoods.
Don’t want to cook and do all the food prep yourself? You’re in one of the country’s biggest foodie hubs, so why would you? Take advantage of the globally diverse culinary scene and cater your party with some bold, attention-grabbing dishes.
Disadvantages
The four seasons are perhaps one of Canada’s greatest assets, but they do create an ever-changing set of challenges for party hosts. Winter months will require an extensive coat/boot area in the foyer, while spring/summer will require a good mix of indoor/outdoor spaces to avoid the risk of a rained-out event.
Noise bylaws take effect relatively early in the night (11 pm) even on weekends. While you probably won’t get any grief in the downtown core, you’ll want to be respectful of your neighbours on quieter family streets out by the suburbs.
Free parking isn’t exactly easy to find around the city. Especially if you’re hosting on a residential street, a small urban driveway may be a limiting factor for guests.
The perfect venue will look a little different for everyone, especially when it comes to the ever-popular house party. Do you want something cozy that feels like home sweet home? Or something completely different from your own abode that will lend your special event some big personality? Explore some of Giggster’s most popular selections here:
Massive Mansions – The Old Money Aesthetic. Want your guests’ jaws to drop? Take an inside look at the city’s massive estates hidden behind iron gates and winding driveways. Although the mansions are worthy of a place in any interior design magazine, the outdoor living spaces are the real showstopper here. Extravagant gardens, resort-worthy pools, and even a tennis court or two will leave everyone wondering how you swung such a swanky venue.
Skyrise Condos – A Room with a View. A change of scenery is one of the big advantages of renting a space for your next house party, so why not swap yours for something with a view? Luxurious penthouse condos with floor-to-ceiling windows are a must, so everyone can feast their eyes on the iconic CN Tower, the sprawling harborfront, and the bright lights of the Toronto skyline.
Waterfront Homes – Calling All Beach Bums. Why not head on down to the beaches for your summertime soiree? Just steps from the sand, ice cream trucks, and sparkling Lake Ontario, these beauties are great for party hosts who want to keep things going outside until well after dark.
Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces – The Perfect Balance. We all know outdoor spaces are where the magic happens. Stacked homes and townhouses with 3-4 floors and a rooftop terrace are the perfect option because everyone can roam at their leisure and break off into smaller social circles.
The planning process is a daunting undertaking, even for the most experienced host; there’s just so much to do and so many decisions to make. Use some of these pro tips to take your fully customizable space and turn it into a private party paradise.
Hire Cleaners – Okay, so it’s a hit to the budget but seriously, if you want to be a pro party host and keep your sanity, hire some help to prepare your space and return it to its original state so you can put your feet up and scroll through the picture perfect memories everyone captured.
Consider Your Guest Count Carefully – Filling a room with the right number of people can be a struggle in any circumstance, but in an intimate setting like a house party, it’s paramount in creating the right atmosphere. Too few and you won’t have that electric buzz, but too many and things become stuffy and uncomfortable quickly.
Come Up with a Plan for Cars – If you live on a street with ample parking, great, but especially in the city, not only are spots limited, but there are often random blackout periods, time restrictions, and costly daily rates.
Choose Your Party Style – The classic house party seems to have a perfect recipe, but it’s not the only kind of “party at home” that can stun your social circle. Will you have a private dining experience hosted by a private chef? A board game night? A mini rave with party lights and a killer DJ?
Locking down a conveniently located, beautiful venue in downtown Toronto with a limited budget can feel like a challenge. We’ve put together a few of our favorite ways to manage hosting expenses, and now we’re passing them on to you.
Have a picture-perfect plan for making memories.
In today’s social media-obsessed society, it can feel like you need to stage a mini photo shoot at every hot party you go to. Resist the urge to hire an event photographer or set up an elaborate photo backdrop and simply nominate someone to document on the iPhone all night.
Start your party after dinner hours.
Especially if you plan to have the party stretch on until the sun comes up, there’s no need to kick it off with a full-blown meal. A nice grazing table and carb-loaded midnight snack can be equally as impressive.
Enlist the family.
Wherever possible, employ your loved ones for menial tasks and delegate small jobs you would otherwise have to outsource. Even sending someone to do a few pickups around town for twenty minutes can save you multiple delivery fees.
From a sit-down dinner in a beautiful vintage space to trendy loft wedding receptions above Kensington Market or the Distillery District, the Giggster app promises a wildly diverse range of venue options you can rent in Toronto for your next intimate gathering.
