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Accommodation: Residences

Accommodation For The More Independent

Residences (based on availability) may be suitable for students who wish to have a greater degree of independence than offered in a homestay and keep accommodation costs down. In residence type accommodation you are provided with a private room and shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. You must provide for your own meals.

You have a choice of two types of residences – Basic Resdences (shared house) and Standard Residences



Shared Student House

Basic Residences are in private homes in which either the whole house or one floor is dedicated to student accommodation with self-catering facilities. The location of basic residences varies but they are all generally within 30 to 55 minutes of Quest and the city centre by public transport.

If you are looking for affordable, clean residence type accommodation that is available all year, basic residences are your best choice. Your only other choice for year round residence accommodation is The Residence. If you are coming in the summer see summer residences in the menu.

At least two to three weeks prior to your arrival we will send you complete accommodation information, including: details about location, pictures (outside and inside) and nearby transportation. See sample profile on right.



Standard Residences

Standard residences are mainly located in the city centre, close to the school and public transporation and affiliated with universities.

While standard residences are expensive compared to homestay they are an ideal options for students seeking shorter term accommodation with the benefits of being in the city centre, close to public transportation and optional meal plans at some residence.

Almost all standard residences are available in the summer only from late May to the middle of August. Residence pricing and meal options (not all residence offer meal plans) are under Residence Pricing Guide below. Please note that residence pricing is subject to change and the prices we show are indicative only.

You can details and pictures of each residence by clicking on their names below.



Residence Profiles

University of Toronto Chestnut Residence

 89 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R1 Toronto, Ontario  https://chestnut.utoronto.ca/

  • Distance: 15 minute walk from Quest Main Campus and 10 minute walk from Quest Summer Campus
  • Pricing and Dates: See Pricing Guide Tab
  • Description: 89 Chestnut, is a University of Toronto residence in the heart of downtown with Toronto’s visually-famous City Hall and Nathan Phillip’s Square as our direct neighbours. You can get anywhere from here. During the summer months, 89 Chestnut Residence welcomes all visitors to Toronto for both short and long term accommodation. 89 Chestnut Residence is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, by City Hall, within steps of the shopping and entertainment districts. It is a university residence with the look and feel of a hotel.
  • The Rooms:
    • Large single and double occupancy rooms
    • Private en-suite bathroom with hair dryer and toiletries
    • Direct dial telephone with free local and 1-150 access
    • Self regulated individual air conditioning and heating
    • Discounted rates for weekly and monthly stays
    • Weekly housekeeping services and linen changes provided
    • TV common room on each floor
    • In-room wireless internet access
    • Gym and virtual fitness studio

Every booking receives a complete and highly detailed residence profile at the time of booking