University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence

2.0 star property

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Breakfast buffet
Dining
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Microwave

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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40 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON, M5S1C6
  • Place, University of Toronto - St. George Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spadina Avenue Shopping District
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Ontario Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Shared Washrooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds (Shared Washrooms)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Shared Washrooms)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Toronto

With a stay at University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence, you'll be centrally located in Toronto, steps from University of Toronto - St. George Campus and 15 minutes by foot from Royal Ontario Museum. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from CF Toronto Eaton Centre and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Casa Loma.

What's nearby

  • University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spadina Avenue Shopping District - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen's Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Ontario Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ontario - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Spadina Ave at Willcocks St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 7 min drive
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoke's Poutinerie/Weinerie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dina’s - ‬6 min walk

About this property

University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence

University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence offers 260 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. This Toronto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 260 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 30 per day (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 479 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Good budget stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and we have a very clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anaïs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was amazing and you really can't beat the price for such a great location in the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and made my stay feel like I was at a hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

aboubacar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Very convenient for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shariar

Liked: Cleanliness
good place for short time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in an excellent location. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met expectations - Simple but clean accommodations (dormitory) in a very central and walkable location .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a trip on a budget! Well located, clean and affordable! I’ll go there again without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night perfect

For a one night stay it is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Staff & service
Good location and a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very cheap and the shared areas are always kept clean. Good for solo travellers
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Daphné

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and close to downtown TO
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a dorm style set up (private rooms) but it is clean, safe, with easy access to transport for a very reasonable price. I am a solo traveller, and it was perfect for me
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great option if you are alone and do not want to spend to much on accomodations. It was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wilson Hall Residence is exactly what it claims to be: a university residence. It is clean, safe, comfortable, and affordable. It's a great place to base a visit to Toronto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Staff & service
Great being on the campus of UofT. Easy access to public transportation. Beds are not the most comfortable but its manageable for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the event venue, Couldn't have been closer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

I enjoyed my stay here. The residence is located in a nice, safe area with campus security. The room was basic, but functional and the bed a bit uncomfortable, but I only stayed 3 nights and it had a full kitchen and laundry room right on the same floor. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly and clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it is not located in downtown it's a nice play with access to multiple transportation options. Personnel was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025