HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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Dining
Exterior
Dining
Reception
Family Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1253 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y3
  • Place, Scotiabank Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Citadel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Halifax

At HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Scotiabank Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Halifax hotel include Dalhousie University and Casino Nova Scotia.

What's nearby

  • Halifax Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dalhousie University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Polo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crème - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Henry House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.

This Halifax hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is 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 there any beaches close to HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

The closest beach to HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel is Chocolate Lake Beach (4.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

No, HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HI Halifax Heritage House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying, very comfortable, clean with everything we need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025