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Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel

2.5 star property

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Interior entrance
Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Laundry room
Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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161 Seton Road, Halifax, NS, B3M 0C9
  • Place, Halifax Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Halifax Shopping Centre
A coffee shop/cafe, conference space and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, a library and gift shops/newsstands. Limited housekeeping is available.
Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel offers 113 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall value at Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mount Saint Vincent University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space and a gift shop
  • 6 minutes by car from Halifax Shopping Centre and 8 minutes from Dalhousie University
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hostel measures 5802 square feet (539 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Halifax hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • 5,802 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [24-hour security desk at 85 Seton Rd.]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: 24-hour security desk at 85 Seton Rd.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06191022152035189-166
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 397 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price. Note that they only take bookings through Expedia, so you still have to pay in person. Great for our group of 4. Mirrors are inside the doors of the cabinet and no a/c but was fine with the fan and windows open. No breakfast or tea towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills .Clean and all the basic amenities that you need .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yijiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a student dorm, so we were expecting it to be in a state that student dorms usually are. We didn’t mind the old furniture or non-glamorous conditions because that’s what we paid for. But the tables were sticky…the kind of sticky that is hard to wipe off. Tissue paper would stick to the table and have to be peeled off. Also the fan in the suite was very loud. The bedding was only a sheet and two thin blankets. One blanket was very scratchy. The towels were average. Decent travel toiletries were provided. You get a whole suite to yourself. Each room has its own bedroom, nightstand, desk, closet and chair and has its own key. There is a shared full kitchen, living room, and there were 2 bathrooms in our suite. Parking was right out front. Overall, an acceptable place to stay if you’re on a budget. If it had been cleaner, we would have had no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David T

Travelled with family

Good self-catering place near Halifax

Good location. Good place to stay for those who want to do self-catering. Fully equipped with kitchen, dining area and 2 bathrooms. Relatively inexpensive accommodation. Signs of student abuse/neglect but a good stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
good location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

adebola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price, suitable for family travel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, easy access after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

shahram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was okay

It was okay for the price. Not a fancy place, but clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eliane M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

f

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Neither good nor bad average
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great value for short stay

Dorm room living perfect for cheap short stay. Room had its own sink which was helpful. Bed was small but mostly comfortable. Extremely clean and very quiet. Only issue is a long walk up the hill if taking public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tobi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Many of the dishes had barely been washed and the furniture in the sitting area was disgusting/filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable place to get a good night’s sleep. No frills. With a car, it is very easy to get around. Public transit is doable. Lovely campus - trees and trails and a pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Did the trick for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

HERMAN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good large space with kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Stayed at the 4 bedroom apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and inexpensive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very minimal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025