David C Smith House

Kingston


Open to nonstudents when school's out for summer, these Queen's University digs offer affordable campus lodging about 20 minutes' walk from downtown. The spartan bedrooms and common rooms provide no-frills comfort and memories of halcyon student days. There is a basic cafe in reception and a branch of Tim Hortons coffee chain nearby.

Two-bedroom, one-bathroom units are also available ($109 to $119).


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