With a stay at Knox Residence University of Toronto in Toronto (Downtown Toronto), you'll be a 5-minute walk from University of Toronto - St. George Campus and 13 minutes by foot from Royal Ontario Museum. .This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from CF Toronto Eaton Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Rogers Centre.
University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Royal Ontario Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
CF Toronto Eaton Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Rogers Centre - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
CN Tower - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
College St at St George St Stop - 4 min walk
Exhibition Station - 8 min drive
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Prenup Pub - 5 min walk
The Smith House Bar - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Cafe Reznikoff - 3 min walk
About this property
Knox Residence University of Toronto
Hostel in Toronto, 5-minute walk to University of Toronto - St. George Campus
Knox Residence University of Toronto offers 90 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
2 shared bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
More
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number 108162330
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Knox Residence University of Toronto Toronto
Knox Residence University of Toronto Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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I loved all of it, how secure and quiet it was, the staff were amazing, the property itself was beautiful, and everything was within walking distance. The only things I didn't like was that there was no AC as it is an older building (i was able to borrow a fan though), no elevator for those staying on a higher floor and the women washroom was on the second floor (i was on the first)
all in all though I had a fabulous stay and would stay again!
I stayed at Knox Residence for three nights. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Location is excellent, about 5 minutes walk to metro 1 and 10 minutes walk to metro 2. I enjoyed the stunning architecture and the small beautiful darden as well. The only thing I don’t like is there is no air conditioner in the room. I stayed there during heatwave, it was very hot.
The staff was really good. The cleaning staff did there best to keep things clean. People staying there put lots paper towel in toilet which made it hard for staff to keep things clean. I had no issues other then it doesnt say in listing u need to bring your own towel pls be aware. I am staying here again in couple days.
Petrina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Hayden
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was a little dirty, as well as my window and blinds were broken and would not shut. Being on the first floor this was not the greatest. Other than that, solid stay for the price
Dear Knox,
I was staying in room 420 & my name is Clifford Ulmer. I checked out early this morning, Tuesday, but found the doors locked and no security guard on duty, contrary to what I was told at check in.
I was able to exit the building and I put the keys in the mailbox outside the front door.
Please acknowledge that you received the keys so I don't get charged for them.
Thanks.
Clifford Ulmer
Student residence in downtown Toronto. Bargain accommodation convenient to everything in the area. Two 'watch-for' items: 1) bring towels & toiletries and 2) no air conditioning.
Quiet, clean and very affordable option for an expensive city.
This is a great stay for solo travelers who aren't looking for many amenities. I was able to walk to most of the places I wanted to go (some 30-40 minutes but I didn't mind). The only thing was the condition of the bathroom was not great. It was often a bit flooded and visibly dirty. However, I would still recommend this for a more low maintenance traveler.