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Queen Nest Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Toronto, a short walk to Queen Street West

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City Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Front of property
Interior entrance
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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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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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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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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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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
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

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
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Scotiabank Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Bloomers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karahi Boys - ‬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

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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Reviews

Queen Nest Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good and convenient place to stay at for the short term whenever people need to visit Toronto and find a budget-friendly place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the atmosphere of the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this was a great little spot for the night. Room was cozy, had everything I needed for a one or two night stay and the location was pretty good. It was a bit of a hike to get down to the Scotiabank place where I was going but walking along Queen St was so much fun with so much to see that it was well worth it! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Younes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it s clean and the front desk is awesome and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Devonte

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Don’t expect much. This isn’t a luxury hotel. Also paid parking is required constantly in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Swarajpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Abiel

Liked: Amenities
Exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

huanhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pelontle

Good air-conditioned Sleeping on top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

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

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I expected some discomfort because of its price, but it was so uncomfortable to stay night. Fan of air-conditioning is so loud; I couldn't sleep very well. Air quality is so bad because there is no ventilation. Location of this Dorm is also not great. Only good thing is that it is in the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very clean and quit !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby von

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
For the price of the stay, it's good for the price, the mattresses are thin foam and the pillow was thin and lumpy, the shower looked gross, and the rooms were kind of dusty, but there were enough plugs, a microwave and a mini fridge, the soundproofing is good, I didnt hear other rooms, didn't see any signs of bedbugs, the rooms were pretty secure, although fair warning the pictures show safes, and there were none in my room so I'm not sure if they're in all the rooms. But it's a super convenient location to spend the night, especially if you're catching an early flight. You get what you pay for here, for better or for worse
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was absolute littered with bed bugs. Will not be staying again. Do not recomment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

OSCAR

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, but wooden bunk beds are shaky and might collapse; No AC, I left after 2 hours from heat exhaustion; Please put free liquid soap for shower and shower slippers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the price the hotel is quiet good, great location, clean and quiet, only complaint was the air conditioning was not that good, but I saved a pile of money staying here so I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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