University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence

2.0 star property

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A commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with fresh produce, and two chefs working.
A cafeteria with multiple long tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows allowing natural light.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious indoor area with rows of orange and blue seating, large windows, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A multi-story brick building with a curved facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a tree with purple leaves.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 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 Single Bed (Shared Washrooms)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 2 Single Beds (Shared Washrooms)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Shared Washrooms)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Toronto

University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence puts you in the heart of Toronto, steps from University of Toronto - St. George Campus and within a 15-minute stroll of Royal Ontario Museum. 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 library. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Toronto hotel include Art Gallery of Ontario and Downtown Yonge.

What's nearby

  • University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spadina Avenue Shopping District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queen's Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Ontario Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Art Gallery of Ontario - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence.

This Toronto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 260 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Coffee shop
University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence offers 260 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation is 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.

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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

  • 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

  • Lift

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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence?

The closest beach to University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence is Woodbine Beach (7.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence?

No, University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence?

No, pets are not allowed.

University of Toronto - Wilson Hall Residence Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 500 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Florian

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

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