Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Downtown Nanaimo
Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions
Things to do
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
£134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
£156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is £121 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£121
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,668 reviews)
"Older property, but maintained well. Location was excellent, right by the waterfront and a quick walk to many restaurants. Rooms were decently sized and clean."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is £112 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£112
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"I was very impressed! I arrived very late. The staff had turned my room light on and had turned on the ac. I walked into such treat after a very long day of driving. Clean, quiet and restful!! Kudos to this place!!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £126 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£126
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
"Overall it’s pretty nice."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is £76 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£76
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
7.8/10 Good! (279 reviews)
"They take photographs of peoples identification and scan it into their computer system. When I asked why did that without my consent they could not give me an answer or as to why they do it. It is a clear Breach of Prvacy Laws and they have been reported to the appropriate authorities. What they ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is £114 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£114
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,547 reviews)
"Good place and clean!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is £88 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£88
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,345 reviews)
"Very dated facility !!!!! I need of updating ( a lot of updating) Noisy as the facility is located on a main road to hospital with ambulance sirens constant."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
