Living in residential Victoria is an important part of university life for the majority of Camosun College students. As Camosun College does not have student residences, on-campus housing or dormitories, most students live in a rented apartment, condo, basement suite or room in a shared house.
Temporary Accommodation
If you need temporary accommodation when you first arrive in Victoria you have a few options:
Hotels
There are many hotel options in Victoria ranging from luxurious and expensive to simple and affordable. Please visit Tourism Victoria or Hello BC for detailed information about Victoria hotels.
Please note that some Victoria hotels offer special rates for long-stays of one week, one month, one semester or longer. You can ask hotels if they have special rates for “long-stay” or “extended stay”.
Private short-term accommodation
These include vacation rentals, sublets, private rooms, bed and breakfasts. There are several Victoria residents who rent a room or suite in their homes for short-term visitors. Some websites that list this type of accommodation include:
- Facebook Groups and Marketplace
- UsedVictoria.com rental listings
- Airbnb or VRBO
- Booking.com
- Places 4 students
- Hostels
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Renting
As Camosun College does not have student residences, on-campus housing or dormitories, most students live in a rented apartment, condo, basement suite or room in a shared house.