Your perks
Here are all the little extras you'll enjoy by choosing to stay at HI Halifax Heritage House during your semester.
Kitchen
Access to a large and fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and dry food storage lockers
Wi-Fi
A reliable connection in the hostel's common spaces and in your room
Storage
Store your bigger items like skis and snowboards for free
HI Membership
Free 2-year HI Membership giving access to hundreds of discounts in Halifax and the rest of Canada
Laundry Room
Access to our coin-operated laundry room everyday from 5pm to 11pm
Linens
Bed linens and a pillow are included, with fresh linen service provided weekly
All-Day Coffee
Free coffee and tea are provided all day to fuel your study sessions
Activities
Join the hostel's group activities to meet new people and explore the city
Your space
Get your own space and only pay for what you need with these student-only deals.
Dorm bed from $600/month
Includes full access to the hostel’s common spaces and a comfy bed in a dorm sleeping two to eight guests. Each bunk features a personal LED light, shelf, USB, and power outlet. Choose from women-only, men-only, or mixed dorms. Shared washrooms are just down the hall.
Private room with ensuite from $1,000/month
Includes full access to the hostel's common areas and a private room with a bathroom. These rooms may feature a queen bed or a queen bed with a single bunk bed above. They can accommodate 2 or 3 people.
Your neighbourhood
Here are a few of our favourite things about our hood and its surroundings.
Hit a festival
Halifax sure loves its music and knows how to throw a good party. Here, culture lovers won't fall short of concerts to attend and festivals to hit!
Learn to surf
Yes, there are surf spots on the East Coast! You can learn to surf during your weekends in Lawrencetown beach, about 40 minutes from Halifax.
Splurge on delicious foods
Lobster, donairs, chowders... Treat yourself at restaurants or shop the Halifax Farmers' Market to cook at home (or at the hostel!) to discover Halifax's amazing culinary scene.
Explore Cape Breton
Halifax is the closest big city to Cape Breton, the gem of the Canadian Maritimes. We warmly recommend you explore it on your time off!