Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Victoria

A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.
A street lined with colorful buildings, a yellow brick building with a Mountain Equipment Co-Op sign, and a Lower Johnson sign.
A large, abandoned brick building with arched windows and a tree in front.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, a Coca-Cola sign, and a street with pedestrians.
A courtyard with benches, a tree, and a building with a balcony.

Stay near popular Downtown Victoria attractions

A bustling outdoor market with stalls, tents, and a historic building in the background.

Government Street

9.2/10 (7,319 reviews)
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£175
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£90
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

£38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

£17
per adult
Axe Throwing in Victoria
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
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Top hotels in Downtown Victoria

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £307 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£307
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,922 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Empress. Beautiful Hotel and the rich History is remarkable. The Staff were extremely helpful and anticipated our needs before we even knew what we needed. The ladies in the gift shop went above and beyond when I needed band aide for a few blisters. Tea was excellent. Not ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is £218 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£218
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,860 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel, nice staff. But pricy."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
1140 Government St Victoria BC
The price is £128 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£128
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

2.5 out of 5
850 Blanshard St Victoria BC
The price is £152 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£152
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,024 reviews)
"Location is pretty much the biggest plus for this hotel..with no airconditioning, the nice beds are a list thought..if it's hot prepare for a poor night's sleep"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

4 out of 5
777 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is £235 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£235
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
"The breakfast was fresh"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is £205 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£205
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
Hotel Rialto
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Where to stay in Downtown Victoria

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A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.

James Bay

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Sooke Salmon Charters while you're in town.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
Open Photo by Gemma Goulder

Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Scenic Marine Route while you're exploring the area.

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