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 historic building with a prominent clock tower and a covered entrance labeled "Bastion Square."

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

£129
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

£16
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl

Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl

£35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl
Picture 2 for Activity Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience

Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience

£39
per adult
Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

£12
per adult
Iconic & Obscure 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
The price is £185 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£185
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,976 reviews)
"The property and amenities and staff are always excellent. One thing that did surprise me were the glasses in the room. The first day, they were broken and were replaced by another set of broken glasses. Perhaps they didn't look very closely but I was surprised. Thank goodness I looked as the second ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £104 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£104
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is £84 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£84
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,919 reviews)
"Great location. Quiet and comfortable. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Strathcona Hotel
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
1234 Wharf St Victoria BC
The price is £142 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£142
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,376 reviews)
"😊"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is £107 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£107
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,696 reviews)
"The room is small and it smelled like cigarette. Too much money for the room we stayed in . I would not recommend it ."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hotel Rialto
Ocean Island Inn

Ocean Island Inn

2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £56 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£56
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
Ocean Island Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Victoria

Find the best Downtown Victoria areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 large, ornate building with a green dome and multiple flags.

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, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course 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 Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

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

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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