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

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

NZ$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

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

NZ$401
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

NZ$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$34
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$29
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ghostly 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$693 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$693
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (2,941 reviews)
"Every aspect of service from staff was wonderful but hallways and elevators definitely needs improvement. Some rooms have ridiculously small closets and weirdly set up washrooms that’s why I had to be moved.Problem was resolved promptly and to my satisfaction. Breakfast as well as afternoon tea were ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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$500 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$500
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
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 NZ$299 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$299
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (109 reviews)
"Overall great experience. Awesome location"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

4 out of 5
777 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is NZ$445 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$445
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

2.5 out of 5
850 Blanshard St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$351 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$351
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour
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$407 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$407
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,557 reviews)
"Check in was great, such a fun group! Room was clean and very comfortable."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza 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 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 Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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