Private Rooms
Your Private Space - Just Steps from It All
Tucked within SFU鈥檚 modern Residence Phase 2 building, our Private Residence Rooms offer clean, comfortable, single-occupancy spaces鈥攑erfect for individual travellers, co-op students, and visiting researchers seeking a convenient and affordable stay on campus.
These traditional-style residence halls are designed with community and comfort in mind, featuring a cozy common lounge with a TV, sink, and microwave, plus a quiet study room on each floor. Multiple gender-inclusive private shared washrooms, equipped with sinks, showers, and toilets, are thoughtfully located throughout each floor for easy access.
Step outside and enjoy the beautiful central courtyard, a peaceful green space ideal for relaxing, connecting, or recharging. With the Residence and Housing main office located on the main level, support is always close at hand.
Whether you're here to study, work, or explore, SFU鈥檚 Private Residence Rooms are the perfect home base for your campus stay.
- Individual travelers visiting Metro Vancouver
- Summer co-op students
- Visiting researchers
- Department guests
- And more
Each single occupancy room includes:
- Single bed, desk and chair
- Closet
- Chest of drawers
- Small fridge
- Linen (bedding/towels)
- Free high-speed wireless internet access
Shared space:
- Pay Laundry Facilities in each building
- Common room lounge and study room per floor
- Shared gender inclusive washrooms per floor
Around campus:
- Dining Hall - 1 to 5 minute walk
- Gym - 1 to 5 minute walk
- Retail shops (UniverCity) - 10 to 15 minute walk
- Coffee shops - 5 minute walk
Before you arrive
When you arrive
Checking in
Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Any time after 3:00 p.m. in the Residence and Housing Administration office. All guests and/or authorized group contact person must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Guests checking in after 11:00pm are subject to overnight services like check-in or key issues. Please note that group check-ins will be pre-arranged with the Guest Accommodations team.
Checking out
Check out: 11:00 a.m.
Check out by 11:00 a.m. on your departure day. If guests and/or groups have not checked out of their rooms by the designated time, they will be subject to a late check-out fee. Room keys are to be returned to the Residence and Housing Administration office. There is a charge for lost or unreturned keys.
Age restriction
Guests must be 19 years of age or older to book a reservation and stay with us. If guests are under the age of 19 they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Youth Group Bookings: All Youth Group booking must have one master account for the entire group. The chaperone requirement is (1:10 for Private Residence Rooms) for all participants under the age of 19. Chaperones are responsible for the behaviour and supervision of all youth participants in their group.
Parking
For more information regarding parking please visit our direction and parking page.