Kingston is known for its hip live music scene. Often, it is called “Limestone City” because of the limestone heavily used in the construction of many homes in the 19th century. You can visit different historical attractions to learn more about the local heritage. Fort Henry National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Rideau Canal, is a good example. At Bellevue House National Historic Site, you can learn more about Sir John A. Macdonald, the nation’s first Prime Minister. For an immersive experience, you can hop on a guided tour offered by Kingston Trolley Tours. Are you planning to stay in the city for just a few weeks and are on the lookout for suitable accommodation? Scroll down for the best short-term rentals in Kingston, Canada, for excellent options.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and short-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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1. Bright bungalow with a spacious backyard
This bright bungalow is suitable for business and leisure travelers staying in the city for a couple of weeks. You can get it at a discounted rate when you book it for a week or more. With the fully functional kitchen, preparing meals will be a breeze. After cooking and dining, you can hang out and enjoy the fresh air in the spacious backyard.
A washing machine and dryer are provided, so you can do your laundry anytime.
Kingston, Ontario, CanadaAccommodates: 6
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place is very clean and tidyit’s a great place very clean better than the pictures make it look
2. House with a lush garden (from USD 179)
This house offers a 10% discount on rent for weekly stays. The downtown area is only a few minutes away, so you have easy access to many coffee shops and restaurants. Before heading out, you can start your day right by enjoying the fresh air in the shaded garden.
You may also have your morning coffee on the rear patio. Laundry facilities are available, so you can wash your dirty clothes anytime.
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Host:
fantastic hosts with great communication and check-ins to make sure we were happycomfy beds well stocked kitchen fantastic location amazing host and quiet neighbourhoodLocation:
we love the location - it's quiet clean and perfect for usRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the interior is charming with very comfortable furniture choices and very well equipped in every room
3. Lovely house with complimentary parking (from USD 308)
This lovely house is perfect for large families or groups staying in the city for a few weeks. It offers 278.7 sq m (3,000 sq. ft.) of living space, and when you book it for at least a week, you can enjoy a 20% discount on rent.
After a tiring day, you can hang out on the furnished deck. Complimentary on-site parking for up to four cars is available, so you need not worry if you wish to bring a car. This property boasts a strategic location and is only about a five-minute drive from the downtown area and Queen’s University at Kingston.
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Location:
our stay at this location worked perfectly for our girl's weekend awaywe were within easy access to grocery stores restaurants and parksthe neighborhood was nice and quietthe location was perfect for our sailing regatta we were minutes from portsmouth harborCleanliness:
the house was clean by the noted timeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the rooms were quiet and comfortable
4. Modern townhome with a deck (from USD 300)
Set along the shore of the Cataraqui River, this modern townhome is only a short drive from the downtown area. You can get a minimal discount if you book the rental for at least a week.
You can gather the whole family for a cookout on the deck that has barbecue facilities. An ideal base camp for leisure travelers, this rental is within a 3.2 km (2 mi) radius of various points of interest, including the Original Hockey Hall of Fame and the Grand Theatre.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the owner is responsive and the details for the property were very completeLocation:
location is a bit far from downtown therefore recommend having a carour stay was comfortable and a central location was convenientCleanliness:
the place was clean and comfortablethe condo was clean and the kitchen was well equippednice place a few things that need attention but its clean and safevery nice clean property with lots of space for a small familyvery nice clean property with lots of space for a small familyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the kitchen had everything we needed and we greatly appreciated having the keurig machine for morning coffeewe were very comfortable and appreciated having three bedrooms and two bathrooms
5. Guest suite with a dedicated workspace
Are you visiting the city alone or with your significant other? Consider staying in this guest suite. It is available for a minimum stay period of two nights most months, and you can get sizeable discounts for weekly bookings. Although this rental sits on the lower level of a family home, you need not worry about privacy as a separate entrance is available.
If you are in the area for work, you will appreciate the dedicated workspace. A well-equipped kitchen is also at your disposal.
Kingston, Ontario, CanadaAccommodates: 2
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the bathroom is super clean and nicesteve's place is super clean cozy and comfythe apartment is exceptionally clean comfortable and has everything you needa very nice clean basement apartment with nice furnishingsthe apartment is very clean well organized/appointed and steve is a responsive hostRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
had a great comfortable stay at steve’s placeit's a well furnished and adorned basement room
6. Cozy guest suite with a waterfront yard
This cozy guest suite is an excellent vacation base, especially if you are staying in the city for a few weeks. When you reserve it for at least a week, you can get a 10% discount.
You can start your day in the waterfront yard and breathe in the fresh air. Note that the host lives upstairs, but you do have a separate entrance.
Kingston, Ontario, CanadaSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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Host:
great and friendly hostsadam was very responsive kind and was accommodatingwonderful place and host - adam was excellentgreat place adam was a fantastic host super communicativethe owners are quick to respond and are a lovely familyLocation:
wonderful location great experiencethis a great location right on the watergreat location for those who want to have access to downtown but not be in downtownwas just the right location for us to easily access rmcthe waterfront location is truly spectacularCleanliness:
the space was exceptionally clean and the bed was extremely comfortable with beautiful linensi would recommend this place clean warn and very invitingamazing waterfront place very clean and easy communication we will be back in the summer for surethe apartment is clean very well provisioned private and comfortablethe suite was very clean and well-kept and everything i needed (and more) was readily availableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the apartment was spacious and comfortable with beautiful views of the waterclean modern and comfortable furnishings very well-equipped kitchen in a stunning upscale neighborhood with lovely neighbours
7. Charming home with a driveway (from USD 109)
Ideal for business and leisure travelers, this charming home is only about 4 km (2.5 mi) away from the downtown area. Weekly bookings are possible and a significant discount applies to these stays. Thanks to the spacious driveway, you need not worry about parking if you intend to bring a car.
The fully equipped kitchen got you covered whenever you want to cook your own food.
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Host:
a pleasure to deal with the owner as wellgreat stay and a great host thanks steacyshe was always very prompt when messaging and genuinely a friendly personplenty of space great hosteverything is as described and steacy is a great host with quick response timeLocation:
excellent location - close to so much and minutes from downtownthis location is ideal for either business or pleasure staysteacy's place is great and in a good location just minutes from downtown by carsuper location and the airbnb hostess paid attention our every needs to ensure our stay was satisfactorythis home was beautifully appointed and close to everything you needCleanliness:
the place was very clean and updatedvery clean comfortable nicely decorated housevery clean and stylish with everything neededextremely clean and functional while also being cozy and warmvery nice and clean home i would recommend it to anyoneRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beds were super comfortablethanks for the coffee & tea the kitchen was fully stocked and the instructions were super simplebeds /furnishings were all really comfortable kitchen has everything you need
8. Contemporary home with a picnic area (from USD 172)
This contemporary home is centrally positioned in the city and is only a short walk from Queen’s University. It features a rear deck with a picnic table and barbecue facilities, so you can host family cookouts anytime to make your stay more enjoyable. Thanks to the on-site parking facilities for up to three cars, parking would be the least of your concerns if you plan to bring a car here.
You are entitled to discounts if you reserve this property for a week or more.
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Host:
kimberley and neal were perfect hoststhe hosts were responsive to our needsgreat host always friendly to deal withthe hosts were so responsive and concerned we had everything we neededneal was very responsive to my queries and great with local food suggestionsLocation:
great location to access queen's universitylocation was fabulous close to everything we wanted to do including the universitygreat spot near queens close to downtownvery well located home - walk / short drive to downtown kingstonthe location was excellent for usCleanliness:
clean place beds were comfortablethe house was very clean and comfortablevery clean and convenient locationcool place that's very well renovated / furnished clean and comfortable toogreat place for our family to meet; very clean convenient with lots of characterRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a second bathroom would have made the stay more comfortable for 3 peoplewonderful house - truly well-equipped gorgeous furniture amazing location and comfy couches and beds
9. Apartment with a well-equipped kitchen (from USD 1715)
This rental has a well-equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals. If you plan to bring a car, you will appreciate the on-site parking. Conveniently, the downtown area is only about a five-minute drive away. The property’s backyard will be a great place to lounge and relax after a day of exploring the city.
This rental offers a 10% discount for weekly bookings.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are responsive respectful and helpful when called uponthe hosts were very responsive and incredibly pleasant to communicate withthe service was good and cat and collin were always very helpful if neededthe owners were very kind and apologetic but never checked back in about this issuecat & colin are really great hostsLocation:
great location and easy to accessbest part is probably the location which is very close to downtown kingstonthe location is calm within 5 minutes of driving to downtowni loved how central it isgreat location for anyone wanting to explore kingston and areaCleanliness:
very clean and quietcat & colin had very clean and well furnished spacehad a great experience in this quiet and clean airbnbthere were a couple dirty things (random used bandaid and lots of spiders) but clean overallcat and colin's place was very clean and is a convenient locationRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the living room has board games streaming tv with amazon prime and a good connexion to the wi-fiplace would be even better if they updated the lumpy couch or replaced it with a pullout bedthe couches were very well broken in and they sink when you sit on them-not comfortablethe beds were super comfortablegiven the heat wave that we had while we were there the air conditioner worked very well
10. Chic apartment with a shared backyard
This chic apartment is perfect for couples spending their romantic getaway in Kingston for a week or more. When you reserve it for at least a week, you can enjoy a 10% discount. You can prepare light meals in the kitchenette to feel at home. If you need some fresh air, you may hang out in the shared backyard.
Paid laundry facilities are available on the property, so you don’t need to search around for a laundromat. This property also has a dedicated workspace.
Kingston, Ontario, CanadaAccommodates: 2
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Host:
the owner was really friendly and flexible and responded to my questions quicklythe host was so friendly and heart warmingkimberly was an extremely great hostkimberly is a great host and responds quickly to emailskimberly was communicative and friendly throughoutLocation:
great place located very close to the waterthe location in portsmouth village is great a short walk to shopping restuarants and the harbourgreat place at a great location very easy to get into downtown kingston by car or 40 minute walkgreat mini suite in a cool locationwe were in town for our sons wedding downtown and the location was greatCleanliness:
super clean and comfy :)clean and easy check outvery clean and well maintained propertywonderful place to stay very clean and comfortablegreat place to stay very comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
property was really cozy and good for a short stay with all basic amenities
Immerse in Kingston’s rich history
Kingston has a rich history that interests many tourists. Ensure you are prepared for your trip by booking one of the best short-term rentals in Kingston listed above.
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