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

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

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

£153
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

£15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

£14
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

£63
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Victoria

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is £271 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£271
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
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 £181 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£181
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,835 reviews)
"Could bathrooms have a card noting bathrobes available upon request, IF that is the case. I shall ask at the front desk this visit."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is £165 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£165
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,628 reviews)
"My wife and I really enjoyed the location and accessibility to the Rialto hotel. The lobby was clean ( classic old style building, hotel ), we were promptly checked in and explained the parking procedures. We were both very tired from our day and were very disappointed there was no restaurant or ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Rialto
Ocean Island Inn

Ocean Island Inn

2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave Victoria BC
The price is £59 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£59
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked my time staying there! They provided food and drink! The rooms are well air conditioned and quiet! Just be prepared to see homeless people around."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Ocean Island Inn
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 £114 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£114
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"Kind of a funky little place with things like exposed plumbing in the room. But the room was spacious and everything worked. What recommended this place was the location. Fabulous! Could not have been better."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is £100 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£100
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,892 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff. No gym a bit of a drag and area right outside not the nicest part of Victoria but ur one block away from the touristy part."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Strathcona Hotel
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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 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 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 Military Museum and Fleming Beach while you're in town.

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 Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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