Dalhousie University is located in the city centre of Halifax. The simply furnished accommodation features free WiFi access throughout. Each room at Dalhousie University offers a desk and wardrobe. Most units have shared bathroom facilities, while the suites have private bathrooms. The suites also include a microwave, fridge and dining table. Guests are provided with access to the campus athletics centre, which includes an indoor pool, fitness room and volley ball and tennis courts. A communal kitchen, lounge area and laundry facilities are also available for guests to use. Point Pleasant Park can be found 2.5 km away. It is 1.5 km from the Museum of Natural History and 13 km from Indian Lake Golf Course. Parking is provided at an extra cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Halifax
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pauls
    Canada Canada
    Staff were helpful and efficient. Room was a standard dorm room. Reminded us of being back in university! As far as I could tell we were the only ones on the 9th floor so access to common bathrooms was convenient. All were clean and sanitary....
  • Hilary
    Australia Australia
    Lovely breakfast. Good sized university rooms. Walking distance to restaurants
  • Yekaterina
    Canada Canada
    Location is perfect for exploring Halifax by walking and public transit. Decent size room, very basic but everything was very clean.
  • Charlotte
    Canada Canada
    Comfortable facility, SUPER STAFF -knowledgeable and willing to share, EXCELLENT BREAKFAST at a small additional cost. Lunch and dinner also available at a reasonable cost. Super to have use of pool included with room rental, great - WIFI and it...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location and room as expected. Very nice staff - check in was easy, no problems parking, access to laundry and gym facilities were a plus!
  • R
    Rosaline
    United States United States
    I like everything about the building, the staff, the environment. Everyone was so accommodating. The room exceptionally clean. The location was fantastic. I walk daily and I was able to get around without the use of public transportation or...
  • Janice
    Canada Canada
    Clean, quiet, great location, free parking, access to Dalplex.
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Excellent value in a basic accommodation. Clean room and common facilities.
  • Ray
    Canada Canada
    We were very pleasantly surprised at how spacious the rooms were. Very comfortable, very quiet, lovely showers, SUPER location for walking everywhere in downtown Halifax. Having a laundromat was a valuable perk.
  • Jodh
    Canada Canada
    Cheap easy place to stay Clean Great desk staff Quick walk to the waterfront from Gerard hall Free parking!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dalhousie University

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Dalhousie University takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guest rooms may be located in Shirreff Hall, Gerard Hall, Howe Hall or Risley Hall, subject to availability. The property will email the guest their specific check in and room location once the reservation is confirmed. The suites are located in LeMarchant Place.

Parking is included for stays less than 30 nights.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: RYA-2022-03311131098648940-6299