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Commuter Hostel

Have an early class, a weekend exam or a late-night project? TMU's Commuter Hostel offers commuter students a short-term accommodation on-campus in support of their academic success.

The Commuter Hostel offers current TMU students temporary accomodations on campus. Please see below for our policies and the booking request schedule.

September Booking Requests

FIRST NIGHT OF STAY: September 9

Open: August 26 at 12:00pm (noon)

October Booking Requests

CLOSED: October 14

Open: September 17 at 12:00pm (noon)
November Booking Requests Open: October 15 at 12:00pm (noon)

December Booking Requests

LAST NIGHT OF STAY: December 12

Open: November 12 at 12:00pm (noon)
Subject to change
  • Commuter Hostel is open to current Toronto Met students only
  • The booking request form will be available at the bottom of this page under "Booking Requests"  when the Commuter Hostel is accepting booking requests
    • Please read over all policies and information listed here prior to submitting a booking request
  • Booking requests are not confirmed bookings
  • When submitting a booking request you can indicate if you would like to be on the waitlist if your requested dates are fully booked
  • Your request will be processed and replied to before the intended arrival date 
  • Our standard response time is within 48 business hours. Our office is closed on the weekends and on statutory holidays. There will be delays during the end of each month due to high volume of submitted applications
  • All guests must check-in with their OneCard
  • Booking requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of intended check-in date
  • Saturday to Monday night booking requests must be made by 3pm of the previous Thursday
  • The hostel is available 7 days a week
  • Guests can stay a maximum of 3 nights in a row, 9 nights total in a month
  • Requests will only be accepted if bookings are within the posted bookable date
  • Not a current TMU student or looking for a longer stay? Check out temporary accommodations near TMU

Students: 

  • One person: $35 nightly, no taxes.  
  • Two people: $45 nightly (22.50/each), no taxes. 
  • Payment made via MyServiceHub.
  • All guests must be familiar with and agree to abide by our  (google doc) Community Standards (external link, opens in new window)  and the policies outlined in our  (google doc) Contract (external link, opens in new window)  as well as on this page. Submitting a booking request indicates that you have read and agree to our policies. Failure to comply can result in eviction, fees, and/or banning from future Commuter Hostel bookings
  • The Commuter Hostel is open to current Toronto Met students only
  • Commuter Hostel is located: TMU's International Living/Learning Center (ILC) Residence at 240 Jarvis St. 
    • Use the intercom or your One Card to access the residence
  • Check-in between 4pm-midnight; check-out by 11am
    • No early check-in or late check-out
  • Guests will receive their key at check-in. Guests are expected to show and carry their OneCard at all times to access the residence during their stay. Guests must return key to the ILLC front desk at check-out
  • Students staying in Commuter Hostel are not permitted to have daytime or overnight visitors. Commuter Hostel student guests found having visitors will be required to leave immediately with their visitors and will be banned from making future Commuter Hostel bookings
  • ILC Rooms include: a double sized bed with linens and an en-suite bathroom plus towels and basic toiletries
  • WiFi available in room. Use your TMU credentials for login
  • Parking or luggage storage are not available
  • Doors do not lock behind them; guests must lock door upon entry and exit
  • If you experience any issues during your stay, please visit the ILC Service Desk or call 416-979-5000 x 557700
  • All cancellations must be made in writing to commuterhostel@torontomu.ca by 4:00pm at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled arrival date, otherwise the booking will be charged for no-show. Cancellations for Saturday-Monday bookings must be made by the previous Thursday at 4:00pm
  • All modification requests must be made in writing to commuterhostel@torontomu.ca by 4:00pm at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled arrival date. A booking charge may apply if the modification request is requested outside of this policy. Modification requests for Saturday-Monday bookings must be made by the previous Thursday at 4:00pm
  • Please direct all questions to commuterhostel@torontomu.ca
  • Phone and email bookings are not accepted. Please submit a booking request online

Booking Request Form: Online booking requests only

Before submitting requests you must first:

  • Read over all information above
  • Be logged into your My Toronto Met Account to access either form
    • You may need to use a private browsing window (e.g. Chrome's Incognito mode) if you still cannot access the form

Once you have complted the above you may submit a booking request via the  (google form) Booking Request Form (linked) (external link) 

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