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 street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

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

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
96% 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

NZ$333
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

NZ$236
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

NZ$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Covered Vessel with orcas

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

NZ$227
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$35
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
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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$581 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$581
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,969 reviews)
"Beautiful and historic! Incredible dining. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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$296 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$296
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (2,878 reviews)
"Très bien situé. Valet parking gratuit. Grande chambre. Personnel gentil, service impeccable. Très bon buffet petit déjeuner. Merveilleux séjour."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is NZ$298 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$298
19 Oct - 20 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! (2,653 reviews)
"The rooms at the Hotel Rialto were clean, comfortable and very spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had an amazing stay and will definitely stay here again when we visit Victoria."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Rialto
Ocean Island Inn

Ocean Island Inn

2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave Victoria BC
The price is NZ$149 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$149
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,013 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 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 NZ$225 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$225
25 Oct - 26 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! (169 reviews)
"Great location. Hotel finishes are dated."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$259 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$259
1 Oct - 2 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 ...
Strathcona Hotel
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Our guide on 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 park sign with 'BEACON HILL PARK' written on it, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
Photo by Melissa Jayne
Open Photo by Melissa Jayne

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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