The Grey Nuns Residence by Concordia University

I stayed 4 nights there for concert last August. For a single and didn't spend so much time at room, it was fair enough for me. Staff were helpful as well.

Very simple but some rooms are incredibly spacious! The beds and pillows were fine, the room was clean. The industrial fans helped with the heat wave. It’s a big place so you can get lots of exercise just getting to your room!

Many different washrooms in various states of updating, so look around for one that suits you.

It’s a great location, and parking is available nearby at reasonable rates for long term stays.

Infested with mice all throughout the residence.saw them in my room and in common areas.tip: explore the building and you can find private bathrooms and private showers.really quiet at night and throughout the day.

The reception staff have been great.
I appreciate 24h security.
Amenities are a great bonus

Nous n'y avons passé qu'une seule nuit et heureusement. Sortie de l'ascenseur 2 grosses bennes remplis de linge de lit à nettoyer qui attendaient là. Salle de bain commune salle, délabrée et nauséabonde. Manquait une porte d'un WC qui était bouché en plus.
Literie correcte.
Avec la fenêtre ouverte un bruit énorme de groupe climatiseur continu toute la nuit.
Heureusement que c'était la dernière nuit de notre voyage

First off, know that if it's hot, there is no air conditioning. Otherwise, it's spartan and institutional but clean and quiet and secure. It's in a historic building right in the middle of a busy shopping and restaurant district. I recommend the Korean Chicken place across the street (Coqcor).

Hostel-style residence in a historic Grey Nuns building that is now a Concordia residence hall. Check in was quick and easy, you cannot beat the rate you pay for how central you are to everything. An easy walk from the Metro station on Guy.

My single room was spacious and had a great view. Be sure to open up the windows and take in the city. The room has a mini fridge, sink and a large desk. No AC here which should be obvious when booking. The provided fan was more than enough to keep the room cool, although temperatures outside were mild during my summer stay. The building is gigantic and it may be a bit of a walk in and out depending on where your room is.

The bathrooms are communal and numerous- the bathrooms were definitely the most dated part of this place and could badly use a modern renovation to make them more roomy and accessible. Be sure to bring your own soap and shampoo as they are not provided.

Parking is *not* provided despite what some websites say. Street parking in front of the building is time limited and pricy. I would recommend not bringing a vehicle if you can avoid it. If you must park, the Concordia FB garage next door is safe and a relative value compared to the rest of the area at $18.50 CAD a night.

The property is gigantic and has a beautiful courtyard- I recommend asking a staff member how to get there as it’s a little bit of a maze. While staff were for the most part very friendly and helpful, I did run into one security guard who wasn’t the friendliest and forced me to stand and watch him explain how to close a door that I hadn’t left open. It was a bit of an uncomfortable encounter, especially given the language barrier. Some quick Google searches show that this is a problem that students encounter sometimes as well.

Overall the Grey Nuns is a phenomenal value and a comfortable stay as long as you’re expecting more of a hostel and not a luxury property. I will definitely stay here again in future trips to Montréal.

Pretty good value, no AC, bare bones accommodations, can't beat the price and location.

It's student accommodation, but priced accordingly. Generous sized rooms but shared bathroom facilities. Good location.

Excellent location, you can walk to all tourist attractions. The room is austere, as seen in the photos, but larger than I expected and included a fan and minibar. The staff is friendly, they allowed us to check-in before schedule, with the best disposition.

It's not luxurious, but it's clean, nice and probably the cheapest accommodation you'll get in Montreal for this price

Phew, the rooms get very hot, especially in summer. It makes almost no difference whether you take rooms facing west or east. However, the sun no longer shines on the east rooms from midday onwards.
There is no air conditioning, only fans. But this doesn't have to be the case in all rooms.
There is nothing to complain about in terms of cleanliness and the building is also guarded.

Very hot rooms, super convenient location, safe, parking in the parking garage next door.

I stayed here during my summer internship at concordia university. The amenities are good too! It is approximately 5 mins from the university and the guy concordia metro stop. Makes traveling easier. It is also closer to some of the good fast food and restaurants nearby. Mcd is 9 mins from the residence. Good choice especially if you plan on doing a summer internship and looking for a stay, as they have good long term stays option.

The room was clean. But the washrooms and showers were not clean, and it did smell bad.: (
The staff were friendly and nice.

Exceeded expectations, best residence for a first year to get used to Montreal and make friends
Location is great, right next to Concordia University and metro stations

I'm writing about the library
The problem is its working hours
Just until 9?
What if someone wants to study here till midnight or more?