HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel

Hotel within walking distance of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Dalhousie University are just a 5-minute drive away.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Shower, towels
Free WiFi
Shower, towels
Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Shower, towels
Triple Room | Free WiFi
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1253 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y3

What's nearby

  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Discovery Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Halifax Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 33 min drive
  • Halifax Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Water Polo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crème - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bicycle Thief - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rooms Coffee | Listen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Dalhousie University are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel Hotel
HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel Halifax
HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel Hotel Halifax

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nova Scotia (17-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel like?

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Halifax Station and 17 minutes' walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk.

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HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

First time staying, very comfortable, clean with everything we need
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

HI Halifax was a lovely stay in a Good Location in the city! Really great value with a clean fun aesthetic. Would certainly consider coming back or visiting their other locations Staff members were super friendly. Wish I took time to share the common areas with fellow travellers.
Justin, 3-night trip