University of Winnipeg Downtown Hostel

A good, affordable option in a convenient location if you're visiting on a budget, say for a conference. I expected a dorm, but you get a private bathroom, and the single was more spacious than I expected. The desk and chair were really nice for preparing my presentation, so it worked out better than a 'normal' hotel.

What bothered me most was hearing from staff and two other people that break-ins happen here often. My car was broken into during a two-hour window, even though I parked it where the cameras could see it. Staff couldn't say whether they lacked access to the footage, the cameras weren't working, or both. If you're passing through by car and want to keep it damage-free, I wouldn't stay here.

The staff are good, and the students are quiet. They told us it was the safest school in Canada, with police on campus, WRHA in the Rice building, and a forensic psychiatrist from St. Mary's Academy.

I spent 14 days here for quarantine and had a good stay. The bed wasn't very comfortable, but it was manageable.