Travelers gather around the lobby fireplace or head to the arcade room at this downtown hostel where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Winnipeg
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University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel offers a welcoming retreat in central Winnipeg. Guests can warm up by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the arcade room. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi in all rooms.
Located in Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel is in the city center. Winnipeg Art Gallery and Royal Winnipeg Ballet are cultural highlights and West End Cultural Centre is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Canada Life Centre. Visit our Winnipeg travel guide
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Intl. Airport (YWG)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons
7 min walk
McDonald's
4 min walk
Winnipeg Art Gallery
7 min walk
Public Domain
2 min walk
Banh Mi King
4 min walk
About this property
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel
Hostel near University of Winnipeg
Located close to West End Cultural Centre and Winnipeg Art Gallery, University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
A vending machine, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Room features
All 198 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM 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
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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
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 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
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
University Winnipeg Downtown Hostel
University Winnipeg Downtown
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel Winnipeg
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel located?
Located in the heart of Winnipeg, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Winnipeg, West End Cultural Centre, and Winnipeg Art Gallery. Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Manitoba Legislative Building are also within 15 minutes. Winnipeg Union Station is 23 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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If you need an affordable place to stay downtown for a few nights, this place is for you. Typically quiet, restaurants nearby, no disturbances or unnecessary noise. The mini fridge and freezer is a nice addition, storage is great, washroom is fine, and the people are understanding enough. Overall a fine experience, would stay here again.
Dalton
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2016/5/15
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The cheapest joint in town
This hotel is right by the dodgy side of downtown - I was warned that going out at night was not really an option (not that there seemed to be anything to do anyways). The mattresses are little better than giant saltine crackers and it is positively criminal they charge 65 dollars/night and don't offer in-room wifi.
There are systemic problems. Management responded relatively quickly to problems with lack of emergency numbers to call if there are no staff at the reception desk and the door is locked (and also compensated me for the serious problems that I had). However, there continued to be a lack of staff on the premises. You have to have a cell phone that is charged so that you can call a number and leave a voicemail, then you have to wait for someone to call you back. The lack of staff at the office, even during the posted (and very limited) office open hours is insurmountable if you need staff for any reason.
The property is a typical university residence but a little over priced since parking is a problem and the staff were not really professional. The lack of WiFI in the rooms and lack of plug ins was a problem. It is marginally cheaper than a hotel and more expensive than university residences in downtown London (UK). For me, the value for money was not great and I’d suggest that an Air B&B or regular hotel is a better option.
This is not a hotel. It is a low grade college dorm room that is rented out when school is not in session.
The room was clean, but overall standard was a lone star out of 5. Checking in was unnecessarily cumbersome.
In French, we will call this a "petard mouille" (damp squib).