Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$29
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

NZ$207
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$28
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

NZ$202
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

NZ$319
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
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Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$827 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$827
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,855 reviews)
"We went for a surprise anniversary and selected the queen room with harbor view. Was gorgeous but came with impeded view of harbor and construction of a rooftop access area. Not what the advertisements offered. The hotel received my frustration and responded to my concerns promptly and attentively. ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 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 NZ$464 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$464
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,827 reviews)
"Just luck but Room next to a parking lot. 3rd floor. Also, on saturday erly morning washing machine noise. But overall hotel is great."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
642 Johnson St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$278 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$278
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,490 reviews)
"Clean Attentive Staff Comfortable beds. Great studio Suite. We enjoyed our stay. Next time we are in Victoria, we will stay here again!. Thank you."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
623 Courtney St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$692 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$692
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,443 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa. The rooms were beautiful, and the staff was amazing, friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. My wife and I were extremely happy with our stay, and we’ll definitely be back. We highly recommend the Magnolia Hotel to anyone visiting Victoria!"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is NZ$387 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$387
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,873 reviews)
"We liked our room but the bed was really uncomfortable and hard. Staff was great."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Strathcona Hotel
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC
The price is NZ$688 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$688
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,448 reviews)
"Very convenient in location. Friendly staff Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
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Our guide on 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 Gorge Vale Golf Course 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, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course 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 Ross Bay Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

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