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Guest Housing

Guest Housing at Carnegie Mellon University is available to individuals visiting the Carnegie Mellon University campus for University-related purposes. Situated in the heart of Oakland, CMU's campus is near dozens of restaurants and cafés, parks, cultural and shopping districts, as well as a short commute to downtown. One of the most livable cities, Pittsburgh is home to over 86,000 students from 10 colleges and universities. 
In order to qualify for Guest Housing: 
  • Guests must be 18 years or older to stay in Guest Housing 
  • Guest must be visiting the Carnegie Mellon University campus for University-related purposes such as:
    • Visiting students or professors
    • Research sponsor employees working with University faculty or staff
    • Guest lecturers
    • Visiting researchers or scientists
    • Currently enrolled full-time Carnegie Mellon University students needing temporary accommodations 
    • Prospective students and parents who are visiting the University campus or participating in a University campus tour

Summer Guest Housing Accommodations (Available May 25, 2024 through NOON on August 3, 2024): 

Guest Housing residents will be staying in the Fairfax Apartments.

If you choose double occupancy in a double room, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender.  All guests (up to 5 people) in each suite share one bathroom.  The living space will also be shared with the other guests.  Please note: there will be guests checking in and checking out on different days which means that you might have a roommate arrive before or after you. There is a 3 night minimum required for guest housing.

The nightly rates are as follows:
Double occupancy in a double room (2 people per room) $46.02 (per person/per night)
Single occupancy in a small single room (1 person per room) $54.60 (per person/per night)
Single occupancy in a double room (1 person per room) $62.08 (per person/per night)

Please note: the entire cost of your length of stay must be paid in full at time of registration

 Click here to Register

Housing Amenities:

Linens are included in the prices listed above (bed linens, bath towel, hand towel and wash cloth).  Long-term guests will receive a weekly linen changes. All utility costs are included in the nightly rate. The many amenities available include a 24-hour secured, air-conditioned and fully furnished apartments and on-site laundry. Microwaves, iron and ironing boards cooking and cleaning supplies are NOT included. 

WiFi:

A complimentary guest Internet account will be available upon check-in.

Parking:

There are parking options available as part of Guest Housing. Please indicate parking needs at the time of registration. 
For questions about whether your purpose for requesting Guest Housing may be considered a University-related business or purpose, please contact the Conference & Event Services office by telephone at 412-268-1125 or by email at confserv@andrew.cmu.edu.