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Queen Nest Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Toronto, 3-minute walk to Queen Street West

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Front of property
The Palmerston Hotel in downtown Toronto offers travelers a practical home base with thoughtful conveniences. Guests enjoy free WiFi and time-saving express check-in/check-out services for hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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City Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

City Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
650 1/2 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1E4

What's nearby

  • Rogers Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • CN Tower - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Scotiabank Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Queen St West at Palmerston Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 4 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nord Lyon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alpha’s Shawarma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North of Brooklyn Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karahi Boys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloomers - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Queen Nest Hotel

Hotel near Queen Street West
Close to Coca-Cola Coliseum and Rogers Centre, Queen Nest Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • Heating and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 25
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must notify the property of their expected arrival time in advance, and confirm their arrival time by phone at least 24 hours before check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: CAD 5 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 702065715RT0001
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Palmerston
Palmerston Hotel
Queen Nest Hotel Hotel
Queen Nest Hotel Toronto
Queen Nest Hotel Hotel Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is Queen Nest Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Queen Nest Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Queen Nest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Queen Nest Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Queen Nest Hotel located?

Located in Old Toronto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen Street West, Rogers Centre, and Lake Ontario. CN Tower and University of Toronto - St. George Campus are also within 2 mi (3 km). Queen St West at Palmerston Ave Stop and Queen St West at Tecumseth St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Queen Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 287 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I went here when it was called palmerston, still as good as before
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Appoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly don't recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Noisy clean need better widow view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abiel

Liked: Amenities
Exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dangerous place..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They need to tighten the bunk beds a little.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Md Asabuddowla Khan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restroom is small not enough space
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed myself
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Amenities
It was very expensive (over $200) for 1 night in a small room that was very run down. Had to pay extra to check in 1.5h earlier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value, convenient.

Stairs with mo elevator so hauling luggage was a pain but good amenities, clean, comfortable, convenient. Some thongs a it worn but not am issue for me. Would dtsy there agson as first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price in Toronto it was not too bad. Lack of parking was an issue. The host did not know where the parking lots were or how to pay for overnight parking. We received an address for public parking and had to find for ourselves. Room very small and had glass walls for bathroom. Located right on Queen st. The entrance was a door in the wall with zero signage and the room was located upstairs on top of A&W
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akwasi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t move in to the place. I booked the place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Arwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff have a really bad attitude towards people who stay there
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Daughter stayed in a private room which was excellent with good air conditioning and then spent last night in female dorm which had no ac and it was extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was fantastic. The place itself didn't match unfortunately. I'd recommend this place for the convenience of the area which being right in front of a street car pass. Also if you have heavy luggages, I do not recommend this place as they have no elevators.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

leigh

Disliked: Amenities
This is a door of the street - dirty disgusting do not stay here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was great for the price! Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mengmeng

too noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. No staff after 10pm, no emergency office phone number if something unexpected happens after 10pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

HOJUNG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
You’ll get what you paid for. It’s one of the cheapest accommodations in Toronto, but even compared to the cheapest hostels I’ve stayed at in other cities like LA Vancovuer, this was something else. The staff was really kind, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good price for Toronto. I booked a private room, but there are dorms available as well. Clean room, unique decor… mine was very dark wallpaper, that was unexpected, but not in a bad way. It’s located on Queen W, which has a weird mixture of bars, Cannabis shops, and barbershops around it. I didn’t feel unsafe in the area, but some might. This is probably more suited for a younger demographic. There’s no front desk, in fact, I never saw a staff member during my stay… you get a code for the door and your room after an online check in, and that’s it… I’ve run into the same in Europe a couple of times now… not sure how I feel about it yet. Would I stay again? Maybe, if I can’t find anything more central for a reasonable price in the future. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did an overnighter in the spring to see a concert at the garrison. It was super convenient for location from union station as well as Billy bishop! Would recommend. Check in and checkout were super efficient. The only thing I’d recommend is double checking the doors lock behind you (esp your room. If the latch isn’t turned the right way your door is unlocked.). Absolutely not an issue at all though. Great value for price to be in downtown Toronto.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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