5780 West Street,
Halifax,
Canada,
B3K1H8,
Nova Scotia
Commons Inn - Budget-friendly hotel near Halifax Commons
Commons Inn is located in Halifax's North End, a 5-minute walk from Halifax Common and 2 km from the historic waterfront. The hotel features a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi in public areas. Nearby attractions include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and Halifax Public Gardens. The area is known for edgy restaurants along Agricola Street, serving local, organic, and seasonal cuisine.
Additional perks of the hotel
Free WiFi in public areas
Rooftop terrace
24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property
Close to Halifax Commons and Citadel Hill
Rooms
Guestrooms at Commons Inn include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and Chromecast TV. Options include Standard King Bed Rooms with a king bed, Deluxe Queen Rooms with a queen bed, and Deluxe Two Double Bed Rooms with two full beds. All rooms have private bathrooms with free toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and mini-refrigerators.
Other conveniences
Private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs
Flat-screen TVs with Chromecast
Mini-refrigerators
Air conditioning
Cable television/radio
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5780 West Street,
Halifax,
Canada,
B3K1H8,
Nova Scotia
Map view
5780 West Street,
Halifax,
Canada,
B3K1H8,
Nova Scotia
City landmarks
Landmark
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
3700 ft
Garden
Halifax Public Gardens
1.0
mi
Museum
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1.2
mi
Event hall
World Trade and Convention Centre
1.0
mi
Gallery
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1.1
mi
Landmark
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
1.3
mi
Museum
Museum of Natural History
3800 ft
Casino
Casino Nova Scotia
1.0
mi
Landmark
Hydrostone Market
4800 ft
Stadium
Scotiabank Centre
1.0
mi
Public Building
Halifax City Hall
1.0
mi
Library
Halifax Central Library
1.3
mi
Square
Alderney Landing
1.3
mi
Cemetery
Old Burying Ground
1.2
mi
Mall
Historic Properties
4700 ft
Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
1.5
mi
Museum
Maritime Command Museum
2600 ft
Landmark
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
4200 ft
Landmark
Discovery Centre
1.3
mi
Church
Cathedral Church of all Saints
5200 ft
Public Building
Province House
4800 ft
Church
Saint George's Round Church
3700 ft
Public Building
Halifax Court House
1.2
mi
Church
St Paul's Church
5200 ft
Landmark
Harbourside Market
1.0
mi
Nearby
Park
Halifax Common
1900 ft
Market
Local Source Market
1000 ft
5775 Cogswell St
Emera Oval
1500 ft
2533 Agricola St
Compass Distillers
1000 ft
2500 Creighton St
Morris House
1600 ft
Restaurants
Tony's Pizza Donairs & Subs
1000 ft
2390 Robie St
Kit Kat Pizza
1500 ft
2314 Gottingen St
Fortune Doughnut
1500 ft
2306 Gottingen Street
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
1700 ft
5668 Cornwallis Street
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
2000 ft
6027 North Street
Gus's Pub and Grill
1500 ft
2605 Agricola St
Alteregos Cafe and Catering
2000 ft
2193 Gottingen St
Jessy's Pizza
2200 ft
6041 North St
Vandal Doughnuts
2300 ft
2605 Agricola St
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
2.5/5
based on 245 reviews
4.9
4.9/10 based on 539 reviews
#27 of 28 hotels in Halifax based on Tripadvisor
Henry
United States,
February
2024
5.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The location was unique with lovely heritage houses being gentrified, and it was conveniently close to Halifax's attractions. The rooms were average, near the front desk, but had some maintenance issues like holes in the lampshades and loose tiles in the bathroom. The dining options were basic, and the service was lacking the expected level of attention. However, the quiet area and the convenience of the location were positives.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were located near the front desk and had some maintenance issues like holes in the lampshades and loose tiles in the bathroom floor.
Service
5.0
I found the service to be common and lacking when it came to noise levels at night. There was very little respect for quiet hours. Front reception was not as helpful as expected.
Location
7.0
The hotel is going through some re-gentrification and has lots of character. It is up the hill from downtown Halifax, offering a quiet area with a shabby look at night.
Dining
5.0
The dining offerings were minimal with just cereal and toast available. It wouldn't have hurt to have better coffee and fresher bread options.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities looked shabby and could use some updating.
Ian
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.6/10
During my stay in Dartmouth, I found the hotel rooms to be very small and cramped, and the pricing seemed way over the top. On the bright side, I appreciated being in a smoke-free room.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were very small and cramped, and the pricing was high. However, being in a smoke-free room was a bonus.
Service
9.0
The staff were very accommodating, friendly, and helpful. There was a situation where they had to address smoking in a nearby room promptly.
Location
5.0
The hotel's location has seen positive changes from a bad area to a more family-friendly spot, although it was noted unsafe for walking. It required taking taxis even during daylight hours for a 10-minute walk to downtown.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was underwhelming with basic, uncomfortable beds and inconvenient layout from the room to breakfast area.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities had some drawbacks, including many stairs and winding passages to navigate. However, the quality of some aspects was good.
Walter
United States,
December
2023
6.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, though small, were adequate for the purpose and smelled wonderful, but the lack of practical storage space was inconvenient. The price was far too high for the quality offered at $89 a night. The service, however, was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff going out of their way to accommodate special needs. The location had its perks with grocery and liquor stores nearby but was also too far from downtown, making walks challenging. The dining options were basic, with no variety, and the overall cleanliness of the room left something to be desired.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms, though small, were adequate for the purpose and smelled wonderful. Lack of practical storage space was a downside.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with staff being very friendly and accommodating special needs.
Location
6.0
The location had its perks with grocery and liquor stores nearby but was also too far from downtown, making walks challenging.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were basic, with no variety. The cleanliness of the room was not up to standards.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were average with no outstanding features.
Richard
United Kingdom,
November
2023
5.6/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were tiny and I even got blocked in the parking area, which was quite inconvenient. Unfortunately, the lack of an elevator made things more challenging, and the rooms didn't offer much soundproofing, leading to a noisy experience with street noise that affected my comfort.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms are tiny, lack an elevator, and aren't soundproof, leading to discomfort due to noise from across the street.
Service
5.0
The service was a mix of experiences. While some staff were helpful in providing essentials like a kettle, cups, and a hairdryer, others were rude and lacked respect, even discussing personal matters inappropriately with other guests.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was fairly close to everything, especially in central North town, close to Halifax Common and downtown tourist areas. The neighborhood had lovely heritage houses but was in need of renovation, lacking some modern amenities.
Dining
5.0
Dining outside the room was not impressive, and the free breakfast fell short of expectations. Issues like no parking nearby and disturbances like people throwing food from windows and in stairways were concerning.
Facilities
7.0
Mike
United Kingdom,
July
2023
5.0/10
The hotel was a bit disappointing overall. The rooms were not large enough for the number of people staying, smelled of mildew, and were disgustingly dirty. The service was a mix of rude accusations and friendly and helpful interactions. The location was a bit out of the way with some dirty spots and spills but still within walking distance of attractions. The dining options were limited, and the facilities were not highlighted.
Rooms
5.0
The room I had was supposed to be a deluxe one, but it was very small and had a strong mildew smell. Additionally, it was absolutely dirty.
Service
5.0
The service varied from surly and rude, accusing me of things, to friendly and helpful.
Location
5.0
The hotel is a bit out of the way with some dirty areas and spills around, but it's still walkable to attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was the worse; limited options and early closure.
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