​Places to Stay

The possibilities are limitless, convenient, and affordable. When visiting Olin, we invite you to make your home right here at the beautiful Charles F. Knight Center on the campus of Washington University. We also recommend a variety of nearby hotels, many within walking distance from the campus.

On-Campus Accommodations

The Charles F. Knight Center, located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, is a five-story, 135,000-square-foot facility that features elegant guest rooms, dining areas, lounges, a fitness center, pub, and business center for your comfort and convenience. To make your reservation, contact:

Off-Campus Lodging

There are also a variety of conveniently located hotels with staff ready to accommodate you. When you call to make reservations, please be sure to ask about special rates for Washington University visitors, transportation to and from the airport, onsite parking, and amenities. Restaurants and shopping areas are also within walking distance from the hotels.

Student Housing

On Campus

The South Outer 40 housing options offer recreational space, computer clusters, and campus eateries, making it the perfect habitat to study, relax, eat, and connect with your peers. Residential Life’s North Side of the campus has three areas: the on-campus apartments, the Village and off-campus apartments that offer many amenities, including a game lounge, computer labs, classrooms, ample meeting and study areas; a café, and a coffee shop. It is also home to fraternity housing.

Off Campus

Among the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., St. Louis ranks second in the most-affordable housing market. Our city has gracious neighborhoods and safe housing options. Washington University owns and operates several apartment complexes specifically for graduate students. Most graduate students live in one of the many privately-owned apartments located within a 10-block radius of the school. Both furnished and unfurnished rooms, apartments, and houses are available.

We recommend you consult with Apartment Referral Service (ARS), a resource for University students, faculty and staff looking for apartments, duplexes, condos, or houses. Application should be made several months in advance of the new academic year by contacting: