From mid-May to mid-August, while McGill students are on summer recess, you can stay in the school's dorms on the grassy, quiet campus in the heart of the city. You can use the campus swimming pool and gym facilities for a fee. The university cafeteria is open during the week, serving breakfast and lunch. Be sure to book early. Pros : inexpensive, big rooms (some halfway up Mont-Royal); access to McGill's extensive athletic facilities. Cons : shared baths, institutional decor, and a somewhat battered look.
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