EC Montreal’s summer residence; The Grey Nuns, is located in the city center a few minutes away from the main campus, walking distance.
This centrally located residence is ideal for students who want the convenience of downtown living. Shopping, restaurants, bars and coffee shops are all within walking distance.
Room type
Single room
Double room
Bathroom
Shared
Board status
Self-catering
Available
2 June 2025 to 10 August 2025
Arrival and departure
Saturday/Saturday
Daytime, night time, anytime, Montreal’s downtown is alive and kicking.
The downtown core is the very heart of the city that pulses with the vibrant energy of its diverse inhabitants.
Safely nestled between the river and the mountain, it’s our meeting place, our boardroom, our sanctuary, our playground; where students, professionals, artists, fashionistas and tourists all converge for life’s amazing moments, special occasions, for shopping, going out, sight-seeing, clubbing, dancing and culture.
Soaring skyscrapers and heritage buildings intermingle with quaint boutiques in our compact and accessible downtown, making for a settling that is nothing less than spectacular!
free wifi
Communal Kitchen
Garden
Laundry facilities
24-hour security
The Grey Nuns Residence is a former convent, now a student residence at Concordia University. It is a beautiful heritage building in the heart of downtown Montreal. The Grey Nuns offers a unique combination of character, great location and value for money.
All of the rooms are clean, simple and secure just steps away from classrooms, restaurants, shops, attractions and the public transportation network.
Whenever possible students are allocated to wings and floors that are exclusive to EC Montreal so they aren’t sharing with unknown guests.
The Grey Nuns has a large garden with a pond, picnic benches and a volleyball terrain offering a calm oasis for eating, exercise or just hanging out away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Room Options
Single or Double room occupancy. Double room is only available to students travelling together. The double room option cannot be booked by one person.
Room Furnishings
Single bed, desk, wash basin, wardrobe and mini-fridge.
Bed linens and fans are included for short term stays between 1 and 4 weeks, but not for 5 weeks +
Common Areas
Shared hall bath.
Shared kitchenette with microwaves, toaster and tea kettle.
Lounge.
Reception desk is open from 8AM until 11PM.
Access to garden with picnic area and pond.
Cleaning
The residence does not offer cleaning services, however, cleaning products and equipment are available to students upon request.
Please send flight details or an estimated arrival time at the time of booking accommodation or as soon as possible once known. On arrival, a residence staff member will be waiting at the reception desk to give you the keys and show you to your room. On departure, please leave your room tidy and return your keys at reception in the lobby.
Arrival and Departure
Arrival day: Saturday
Check-in: 4:00 pm onwards
Departure day: Saturday
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Late check-out is not possible.
Address
Grey Nuns Residence
1190 rue Guy Street
Montreal, QC. H3H 2L4
Journey to school
Walk 3 to 5 minutes.
Walk 1 minute down Guy Street to Ste-Catherine Street. Turn left, walk for 2 minutes and arrive at EC Montreal’s main campus.
*Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, refunded the remaining accommodation costs.
If the 4 week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. Please note: Certain accommodation options may be subject to special cancellation charges. Should these differ from above, students will be notified at the time of cancellation.
Students cancelling fewer than 14 days before arrival will be charged a one-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and accommodation placement fee.
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The accommodation is only available for the duration of the course. Accommodation is usually booked from Saturday to Saturday.
This is based on availability and any special requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.
Choosing a Montreal accommodation type depends on your lifestyle preferences. If you want to practice your English or French with a local family over homecooked meals, you should consider a homestay with local Vancouver hosts. If you want more independence and connection with other students, a shared student apartment may be the perfect choice.
