Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Halifax

A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A large, historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a grand entrance.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a clock tower and arched windows.
A library with wooden furniture, bookshelves, and portraits.
A library with a red armchair, bookshelves, and a staircase.

Stay near popular Downtown Halifax attractions

A red building with a sign reading "Scotiabank Centre" and a staircase leading up to it.

Scotiabank Centre

8.6/10 (2,065 reviews)
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

£65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

£42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
National Historic Site

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

£10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
Peggy's Cove Sunset + Halifax Dinner Small Group Night Tour

Peggy's Cove Sunset Tour with Dinner at Peggy's Cove

£101
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Sunset Tour with Dinner at Peggy's Cove
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

£93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
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Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is £111 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£111
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
The Barrington Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

4 out of 5
1990 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is £137 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£137
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
The price is £105 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£105
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,816 reviews)
"Excellent location with a breakfast that offered many healthy options."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET Halifax NS
The price is £105 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£105
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street Halifax NS
The price is £179 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£179
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,290 reviews)
"Great location. Recommend the restaurant for breakfast. Bed is very comfortable and bathroom was huge and well laid out. Towels could be nicer. Only other thing was a lack of bedside reading light. There are lamps but they’re very bright. Would recommend this hotel for a quiet and comfortable stay ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St Halifax NS
The price is £126 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£126
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Prince George Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Halifax

Find the best Downtown Halifax areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Halifax
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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or New Horizons Baptist Church.

A residential area with houses, a bridge, and a body of water.

Clayton Park

The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Fairview

While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fairview Lawn Cemetery and Halifax Shopping Centre.

A wooden boardwalk curving through a wetland area with tall trees and a clear sky.

Clayton Park West

If you're spending some time in Clayton Park West, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Belcher's Marsh Park are top sights worth seeing.

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