Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Halifax

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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.
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Stay near popular Downtown Halifax attractions

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Halifax Citadel

9.0/10 (4,080 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

£36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

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

£58
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
National Historic Site

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

£10
per adult
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

£93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

£29
per adult
Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician
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 £164 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£164
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,211 reviews)
"Great location for enjoying the harbor front and downtown."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

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 £186 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£186
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (761 reviews)
"We liked the property, parking is an option in front of the building, but is very limited so we had to pay at the parking lot $32 a day. You may have had to pay in front too, but it didn’t look that way. The first floor is actually 14 floors up, so it’s difficult to use the stairs. We were evacuated ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET Halifax NS
The price is £175 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£175
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,244 reviews)
"The room we had was extremely expensive for the room and amenities because it was booked at the last minute. Blinds in the room did not work. No carpets in room - felt cold and stark. Cleaning services every other day despite very high room price. Windows were strange and lacked views. Location in ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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 £233 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£233
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,207 reviews)
"Clean room Nice hotel Negative point: Parking on site with valet or off site Location perfect but noise from outside"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
The price is £206 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£206
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (2,758 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St Halifax NS
The price is £264 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£264
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront 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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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.

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North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.

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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 Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

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Fairmount

Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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