Medical Stay Accommodations Near Major Canadian Hospitals

Traveling for medical care is stressful enough without also having to figure out where to stay. Whether you or a loved one is heading to a major hospital for treatment, surgery, or ongoing care, finding a safe, affordable place nearby can make all the difference.

We put together this guide to help patients and families navigate accommodation options near 10 of Canada's major hospital hubs — from nonprofit patient houses to extended-stay hotels offering medical discount rates.

If you need more personalized support planning a medical stay, visit our Medistay page for tailored relocation and housing assistance.

Note: Rates and availability change seasonally, and most hospital or "compassionate" hotel rates require calling ahead with proof of appointment. Always confirm current pricing and eligibility directly with the provider before finalizing your plans.

Toronto, ON — University Health Network (Toronto General) / SickKids

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Toronto (240 McCaul St.) — Steps from SickKids and Mount Sinai. For parents and guardians of a child 18 or under in treatment for a serious illness. Families must live 55+ km away, and a hospital social-worker referral is required. Requested contribution is $15/night (actual cost runs $183–288/night). Source

2. Princess Margaret Lodge (545 Jarvis St.) — Offers a free weekday shuttle to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. For out-of-town cancer patients (17+) treated at Princess Margaret or Sunnybrook Odette. The oncology team must submit a booking request; fee not published. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Chelsea Hotel Toronto — Located 350–650 m from Toronto General, SickKids, and Princess Margaret. Offers a Patient Stayover Rate with proof of appointment (call ahead; not bookable online). Source

2. StayWell Furnished Suites (Maple Leaf Square, QWEST) — Walking distance to hospitals. Patient Rates apply with no eligibility test, averaging 20% off. Source

3. Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown — Near UHN hospitals. Ask for the UHN rate with proof of treatment. Source

4. 1 King West — Downtown, connected to transit. UHN reduced rates apply subject to availability, with deeper discounts for stays over 7 nights. Source

Ottawa, ON — The Ottawa Hospital (General Campus)

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Rotel (411 Smyth Rd.) — A non-profit 50-room motel a short walk from the General Campus, adjacent to CHEO. Reserved for medical patients, their families, and medical professionals or students. Rooms run $74–$89/night, with parking included. Source

2. Residence Corporation (751 Parkdale Ave., Civic Campus) — Offers a shuttle to the General and Riverside campuses. For out-of-town patients and families of hospitalized patients. Rates run $101–$194/day depending on suite size, or $2,515–$4,362/month for 30-day stays. Source

3. Ronald McDonald House Ottawa — Located across from CHEO, beside the General Campus. For families of children in complex treatment; care-team referral required. Fee not published. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. SoHo Residences Ottawa — Directly across from the Civic Campus. Offers an Ottawa Civic Hospital discount of 15%+ off regular rates. Source

2. Residence Corporation monthly suites — Hospital-owned suites on the Civic Campus. Tax-exempt monthly rates range from $2,515 to $4,362 depending on suite size. Source

Hamilton, ON — Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton General / McMaster Children's)

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. The Mark Preece Family House (191 Barton St. E.) — Steps from Hamilton General. For families with a loved one at any Hamilton hospital; referral must be verified by a healthcare professional. Rooms run $60/night (24 rooms available). Source

2. Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario — Steps from McMaster Children's Hospital. For families across South Central Ontario with a child in hospital treatment; 40 rooms available. Fee not published. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Hamilton – Downtown — Near the Charlton and Juravinski campuses. Offers exclusive rates through St. Joseph's; eligible stem-cell transplant patients, caregivers, or donors traveling 100+ km stay free in a standard room (upgrades run $20–$50+tax). Source

2. Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton — Near the West 5th Campus. Offers a $132 + tax flat rate for St. Joseph's visitors, including parking and hospital shuttle. Source

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton — Located downtown. No published patient rate. Source

Montreal, QC — McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site) / CHU Sainte-Justine

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Manoir Ronald McDonald de Montréal — For parents and guardians of a child under 18 in treatment. Families must live 55+ km away, and a hospital referral is required. Cost is $10/night per family, with breakfast included. Source

2. Canadian Cancer Society – Jacques-Cantin Lodge — Located 15.6 km from the Glen site. For cancer patients plus one companion. Runs $30/night for patients, $50/night for companions, with 3 meals daily included. Source

3. Quebec Cancer Foundation – Norman Fortier Lodge — Located 9.5 km from the Glen site, with a free shuttle. For cancer patients. Runs $30–$60/night. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Westmount — Located 4 km from the Glen site, with kitchenette suites. Offers 20–25% off for MUHC patients and companions. Source

2. Auberge St. Jacques — Located 1.5 km from the Glen site. Offers 20% off with proof of MUHC association. Source

3. Ramada Plaza Montréal — Located 4 km from the Glen site. Offers 15% off with proof of patient status; breakfast and parking included. Source

Vancouver, BC — Vancouver General Hospital / BC Children's Hospital

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Easter Seals House — Located near BC Children's/BC Women's, about 20 minutes to VGH. Reserved for patients receiving care and their immediate family only. Runs $0–$100/night; the BC Family Residence Program may cover the cost. Source

2. Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon — Located on-site at BC Children's. Booking must go through the child's care team. Fee not published. Source

3. Canadian Cancer Society Lodge (575 West 10th Ave.) — Near BC Cancer and VGH. For cancer patients and caregivers; 32 rooms available. Fee not published. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. YWCA Hotel Vancouver — About 30 minutes to VGH. Offers a medical rate with a physician or hospital referral letter (3-night max). Runs $0–$150/night. Source

2. Alma Beach Suites (Kitsilano) — Furnished studios and 1-bedrooms. Offers discounted pricing for VGH, GF Strong, and UBC patients. Runs $0–$100/night plus a $295 move-out cleaning fee. Source

3. Cambie Lodge B&B — About 15 minutes to VGH. Medical discount available. Runs $0–$150/night. Source

Calgary, AB — Foothills Medical Centre / Alberta Children's Hospital

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta — Located across from Alberta Children's Hospital. For families living outside 45 km of Calgary; referral required. A nightly contribution is requested, but no family is turned away. Source

2. Colonel Harland Sanders Family Centre — Sleeping rooms inside Alberta Children's Hospital, 2nd floor. Allocated daily by priority; no advance booking. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. The Frame's Guest House — Reserved for medical-purpose guests only; offers rides to Foothills and the Children's Hospital. Runs $85 + GST/night for one room, $135 + GST for both rooms. Source

2. Alt Hotel Calgary University District — A 5-minute walk to Alberta Children's Hospital, 5–10 minutes by car to Foothills. Starts from $139 + taxes. Source

3. Motel Village cluster (Best Western Village Park Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Travelodge University, Hotel Alma) — Close to Foothills; some may offer a reduced rate for patient families. Call ahead to confirm. Source

Edmonton, AB — University of Alberta Hospital / Stollery Children's Hospital

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Edmonton — For families with a child 18 or under in treatment, living outside Edmonton. Referral required, dated within 1 year. A nightly contribution is requested. Source

2. Sorrentino's Compassion House — Located 2 km from the Cross Cancer Institute, with a free shuttle. For women facing cancer traveling to Edmonton for care. Subsidized rate (amount not published). Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Campus Tower Suite Hotel — Directly across from the main Stollery entrance. Offers exclusive hospital and long-term medical-stay rates; ask for the WCCHN rate. Source

2. Metterra Hotel on Whyte — Listed on the AHS accommodation list for UAH/Mazankowski. Ask for the corporate, hospital, or compassionate rate. Source

Winnipeg, MB — Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Manitoba — Located four blocks from HSC Children's, with a free shuttle. For families of a child under 18 in treatment, living outside the Winnipeg perimeter. Suggested contribution is $10/night. Source

2. Ronald McDonald Family Room — Located inside HSC Children's Hospital, with four sleeping rooms reserved for critical situations. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Canad Inns Destination Centre HSC — Directly connected to HSC. Offers a special discounted rate for HSC patients and families. Source

2. StayWell Furnished Suites (300 Main St. / 175 Carlton St.) — Downtown, minutes from major hospitals. Patient Rates apply with no eligibility test, averaging 20% off. Source

Halifax, NS — QEII Health Sciences Centre / IWK Health Centre

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Maritimes — A one-minute walk from IWK. For families traveling 40+ km for a child's care. Runs $15/night for families able to contribute; no family is turned away. Source

2. Canadian Cancer Society – Dr. Susan K. Roberts Lodge That Gives — Walking distance to the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre. For cancer patients plus up to 2 caregivers. A subsidized fee of $85/night may apply. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Atlantica Hotel Halifax — Walking distance or a short ride to IWK. Offers a Medical Stay Offer with special rates; parking reduced to $18. Source

2. Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax — Near IWK. Offers a Medical Appointment offer, up to 20% off the Best Available Rate. Source

London, ON — London Health Sciences Centre (Victoria Hospital / University Hospital)

Hospital-affiliated stays

1. Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario – London — Located 188 steps from Children's Hospital at LHSC. Runs $10/night; no family is turned away. Source

2. LHSC Cancer Program accommodation at Residence Inn by Marriott — For radiation patients 40+ km away or transplant patients/donors 100+ km away. Runs $38 + tax/night for a shared room, Monday through Thursday. Source

Extended-stay hotels

1. Comfort Suites London — Part of the London South cluster near Victoria Hospital & Children's Hospital. Hospital rate code LHOSP available by phone. Source

2. Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown — Close to all London hospitals. Offers a Compassionate Rate from $89 with proof of a medical appointment. Source

3. Courtyard by Marriott London — Part of the London South cluster. Hospital rate available by phone, with special rates for critical care patients. Source

Good to know before booking

1. Charity-house stays are nominal but referral-gated. Expect $10–$15/night contributions, always requiring a hospital referral and often a minimum home-distance rule (for example, 40 km for Halifax, 45 km for Calgary, or 55 km for Toronto and Montreal).

2. Cancer-society lodges publish real adult rates, typically $30–$85/night, often including meals.

3. Hospital-owned residences are the most price-transparent commercial option. Ottawa's Residence Corporation and Rotel both publish clear nightly and monthly rates.

4. The deepest hotel discounts come from direct hospital partnerships. Some stem-cell transplant patients stay free, and negotiated flat rates can run as low as $38–$132/night plus tax.

5. Most hotel "medical" or "compassionate" rates are unpublished and phone-only. Call ahead and bring proof of your appointment or hospital referral at check-in.

6. Rates and availability change seasonally, so always confirm current pricing and eligibility directly with the provider before finalizing travel plans.

Need help planning a medical stay?

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