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1253 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

In a heritage building in downtown Halifax, HI Halifax is close to the waterfront and the city's best pubs and live music hotspots. Wander the streets of this centuries-old seaside city to get a taste of life in the Maritimes - at farmers markets, the Maritime museum and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Highlights
  • Minutes from the waterfront
  • Close to the city's best music and pubs
  • Jam nights and pub crawls in the winter
Reservations & Other Inquiries
1.902.422.3863
[email protected]
Useful Info

Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: before 11:00

Amenities

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Free Coffee
    Free Coffee
  • BBQ
    BBQ
  • Linen included
    Linen included
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
    Fully Equipped Kitchen
All Amenities & Facilities

A glimpse of the hostel

025 Private Room Ensuite Max 3
023 Private Room Ensuite Bathroom
019 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
Private Work Space
035 Kitchen
024 Private Room Ensuite Max 2
012 Front Desk
004 Common Room

Rooms & Beds

Private Rooms

Family Room Ensuite

A great option for families or groups of friends, stay in our four-person rooms with one queen bed, two single beds in bunks and an ensuite washroom. Sleeps 4.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Ensuite bathroom
    Ensuite bathroom
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Private Room Ensuite

Perfect for those who want privacy but the perks of a hostel. These private rooms with ensuite bathroom comes with a queen bed only, or a queen bed and a single loft bed above. Sleeps 2 or 3.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Ensuite bathroom
    Ensuite bathroom
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Private Room

Perfect for those who want privacy but the perks of a hostel. This cozy private room features a queen bed. Sleeps 2.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
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Shared Rooms

2 to 8-Bed Dorm

For wired travellers, these dorms sleeps up to eight in bunk beds. Each bed comes with a personal LED light, shelf, USB and power outlet. Some dorms are women-only, men-only, or mixed. Shared washrooms are down the hall.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
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Group Bookings

HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel welcomes groups of up to 75 and offers cooking and communal areas great for your next group gathering.

Groups Information

No complaints about this place at all really. The location is very convenient. 5mins to VIA rail and maritime bus. Close to local bus stops. 5mins from huge supermarket and 10mins to waterfront. Bars and restaurants all around. Hostel itself is very clean and comfortable. Kitchen and common areas are clean. Free wifi is a bit patchy when lots of people are around but it still works. Rooms are well maintained and the staff are all lovely and super helpful.

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HI Halifax Heritage House

1253 Barrington Street, Halifax
Nova Scotia, B3J 1Y3

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