University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel puts you in the heart of Winnipeg, within just a 10-minute stroll of University of Winnipeg and West End Cultural Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a games room and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Winnipeg hostel include Winnipeg Art Gallery and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Manitoba Legislative Building - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Winnipeg Union Station - 6 min drive
Winnipeg, MB (YWG-Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Mooshiro Japanese Cuisine - 6 min walk
Sushi Gen - 5 min walk
Banh Mi King - 4 min walk
About this property
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel offers its guests a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.
198 guestrooms or units
6 levels
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Games room or arcade
Fireplace in lobby
Lift
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
1 conference room
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel offers 198 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
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
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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.
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Alcohol isn't served at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel.
Property is also known as
University Winnipeg Downtown Hostel
University Winnipeg Downtown
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel Winnipeg
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
No, University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel?
No, only service animals are allowed.
University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rudimentary but still OK
The mattress was a 3 out of 10 however. I booked a school hostel because there are typically interesting people to meet. However, there were few people there when I was there.
This is a university residence hall. Even had the sports mascot on the wall! Vending machines, coin laundry, and security on site. In proximity to various convenience stores, nightclubs, and restaurants. About a 15 minute walk to museums, shopping centre, YMCA/YWCA, and convention centre. About 25 minutes walk to the museum.
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rosemarie
28 July 2025
It was very good. Better than i expected from a Hostel. Excellent location and with 24 hr security you couldn’t feel any safer.
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.
It was a good place for the price. Quiet. Nice to have bathroom. Vending machine had no water bottles though there was a water machine on the first floor. Vending machine had junk food. I appreciated the staff telling me to wait for my airport cab inside at 3:30 am as a man walked out in front of the building just as the cab pulled up.
The bed sheet kept slipping off so I slept on the plastic cot without a sheet cover. There could be more light around the desk. But it all worked out well.
sandra
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
15 May 2016
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.
This is a very budget friendly, safe place to stay, great location with walking distances to buses and grocery stores. Staff were very friendly and helpful as were the security staff. The communal kitchen is well maintained -if you would like to cook you will need to bring your own utensils. Highly recommend this place.
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.