Knox Residence University of Toronto

About 15 minutes walking distance from the subway station, this is a very beautiful, antique building to stay in. As noted in the description there is no air condition so it can be quite humid during the summer, otherwise all is good. Laundry is also available in the basement, note that payment needs to be made by card (not cash), and you will need to bring your own detergent. Toilet and shower are shared and you will need to bring your own towels and soap.

Knox Residence University of Toronto offered me an affordable, unique accommodation in a very convenient location. The ambience and atmosphere of the residence is excellent, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I would be happy to recommend Knox, and hope to be able to stay again in the future.

Very nice

I visited in mid-August, during one of the warmest heat waves of 2025. As such, I was SIGNIFICANTLY affected by the lack of air conditioning (of which the college had made me aware on multiple occasions). While the rooms do have ceiling fans, the one in my room was not balanced properly, as it made a constantly irritating and disruptive noise (regardless of the speed setting). However, when set to the highest speed, the noise made it seem like the whole unit would come loose from its housing and decapitate me. As such, I had to settle for the second-highest speed, the noise of which still prevented me from getting even one good night's sleep during my stay. Otherwise, my stay was perfect! Many of the buildings (including the residences) on campus are older and really beautiful. Part of the residence was open weekdays during the summer, allowing guests to tour the beautiful chapel upstairs. Location is not bad, about a 20-minute walk west of downtown. Some people might find this a bit inconvenient but, since I walk everywhere, it didn't bother me at all. Long story short, the residence is a great option, provided the weather cooperates, you enjoy walking, and you have a working fan. ;)