HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel

Name: HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel
Address: 1253 Barrington Street, Halifax City Center, Halifax (NS), B3J 1Y2, Canada
Price range: room rates from $39 per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 8.9

2 stars out of 5

1253 Barrington Street, Halifax City Center, Halifax (NS), Canada, B3J 1Y2

Highlights

- Guests have rated this property 9.3/10 on cleanliness

300 meters to public transportation - Halifax is within 300 meters

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Family room

Shared kitchen

Luggage storage

Balcony/terrace

Pub crawl

Laundry

Locker

About us

Conveniently situated in the Halifax City Center part of Halifax (NS), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Halifax (NS) every 20 minutes on Agoda.com

Cleanliness 9.3

Location 9.3

Facilities 9.1

Service 9.1

Based on 19 verified reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Location

9.3

Facilities

9.1

Service

9.1

Value for money

8.6

Room comfort and qua...

5.0

"Clean private room for two nights."
"I would definitely return!"
"Great Hotel for genuine travellers"
"Great location and clean"
"Clean hostel with cheering reception"

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9.3Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location

Closest landmarks

ViewPoint Gallery

50 m

Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs

60 m

Art1274hollis Fine Art & Designer Craft Gallery

110 m

Studio 21 Fine Art

120 m

Rousseau Chocolatier

120 m

Value for money	8.6
Location rating	9.3

Select your room

1/3

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

21 m²/226 ft²

1 bunk bed

1/3

Bed in 8-Bed Men's Dormitory Room

25 m²/269 ft²

1 bunk bed

9.8

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/2

Bed in 4-Bed Men's Dormitory Room

19 m²/205 ft²

1 bunk bed

10.0

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/2

4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

21 m²/226 ft²

4 bunk beds

1/2

Bed in 6-Bed Women's Dormitory Room

18 m²/194 ft²

1 bunk bed

1/1

Budget Twin Room

7 m²/75 ft²

1 bunk bed

1/1

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

14 m²/151 ft²

1 single bed and 1 double bed

1/1

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

17 m²/183 ft²

6 bunk beds

1/1

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

9 m²/97 ft²

1 double bed

8.4

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/1

Family Room with Private Bathroom

14 m²/151 ft²

1 double bed and 2 bunk beds

Fits groups

9.2

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

More about HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel

Set in Halifax and with Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk reachable within 700 metres, HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel offers a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Halifax Grand Parade, Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, and Halifax City Hall. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Halifax, like cycling. Popular points of interest near HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel include Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and World Trade and Convention Centre. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 31 km from the property.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional9.1

Facilities

Languages spoken

English

Outdoor

Bicycles

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Canoeing
Game room
On-site entertainment
Pub crawl

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Cashless payment service
First aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Rooms sanitized between stays
Safe dining setup
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

BBQ facilities
Shared kitchen

Services and conveniences

Daily housekeeping
Elevator unavailable
Heating in public area
Laundry service
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared lounge/TV area
Smoke-free property
Smoking area unavailable
Terrace
Xerox/fax in business center

For the kids

Family/child friendly
Family room
Playground

Access

CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguisher
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed unavailable
Smoke alarms

Location

1253 Barrington Street, Halifax City Center, Halifax (NS), Canada, B3J 1Y2

Exceptional9.3

Location

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 16:00
Check-out until: 11:00
Check-out from: 07:00
Check-in until: 22:00

The property

License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name: STR2627T6191

Property announcements

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please note, Hostelling International (HI) membership card discounts are not available through external bookings agents. Please note special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply. children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian. This property is intended for travelers only. We do not accommodate residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Guests who provide a local address at check-in will be refused accommodation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews of HI Halifax Heritage House Hostel from real guests

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8.9

Excellent

From 19 reviews

Cleanliness score 9.3 out of 10
Cleanliness9.3
Location score 9.3 out of 10
Location9.3
Facilities score 9.1 out of 10
Facilities9.1
Service score 9.1 out of 10
Service9.1
Value for money score 8.6 out of 10
Value for money8.6
Room comfort and quality score 5 out of 10
Room comfort and quality5.0

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9.2
Exceptional
Brad from Canada
Group
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
“HI 5”
Clean private room for two nights. Staff friendly and helpful with recommendations of local sights. Walking distance to Via Rail. Good nearby coffee joints.
Reviewed May 31, 2026
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10.0
Exceptional
MOLLAH from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Men's Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2026
“Exceptional”
I recently had a wonderful stay at HI Halifax Heritage House. Located right on 1253 Barrington Street, the hostel is in a perfect spot for exploring downtown Halifax. I stayed in an 8-bed men's dormitory, which was comfortable and well-maintained. The check-in process was smooth, even with my late arrival between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The staff was professional and accommodating, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. For anyone looking for a well-located, affordable, and friendly place to stay in Halifax, I highly recommend this heritage hostel. I would definitely return!
Reviewed February 01, 2026
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8.4
Excellent
Futian from United States
Couple
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in October 2025
“Great Hotel for genuine travellers”
Friendly staff and a cute shared kitchen. But the sound-proof is not very well.
Reviewed October 26, 2025
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9.6
Exceptional
sahil from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Men's Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2025
“Great location and clean”
The location was good, very close to everything on foot, hostel was clean, beds were comfortable and clean too
Reviewed October 08, 2025
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10.0
Exceptional
Amine from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Men's Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2025
“Great stay”
Clean hostel with cheering reception
Reviewed September 13, 2025
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