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Looking for student stay in Halifax?

Make downtown Halifax your temporary home base with a fixed-term stay at HI Halifax Heritage House! Just steps from the waterfront, this cute, modern hostel blends cozy historic charm with all the perks of downtown living.

With flexible, fixed-term stay options, you’ll be close to Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s, King’s College, NSCAD, and Mount Saint Vincent—perfect for easy access to classes and campus life.

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Your perks

Here are all the little extras you'll enjoy when you choose to stay at HI Halifax Heritage House.

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 bunk bed and only pay for what you need with our flexible month-to-month rental agreements.

Dorm Bed Student Stay starting at $600

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 ensuite Student Stay starting at $1,000

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 the things we love most about living here.

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!

How to apply

1. Fill out the form to get on the waitlist.

2. Keep an eye on your inbox—selected candidates will be contacted by email.

3. Secure your booking with a $300 deposit paid in person at the hostel, and remember to bring proof of your student status.


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