Southern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Casa Loma which includes a castle, a garden and heritage elements
Sunset Point Park featuring a garden and signage
Southern Ontario
Royal Ontario Museum which includes street scenes, modern architecture and a city
Photo provided by Ontario's Southwest

Where to stay in Southern Ontario

Downtown Toronto showing heritage architecture, a city and an administrative building

Downtown Toronto

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like CN Tower and CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and jump on the metro at Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop or Dundas Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Toronto
Toronto Botanical Garden which includes a park

North York

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers love North York for its popular shops, and you can see more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Chesswood Arena and Scotiabank Pond.

North York
Toronto Zoo which includes a playground and rides as well as a large group of people

Scarborough

5/5(1 area review)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Scarborough. Spend some time visiting top spots like Scarborough Town Centre, and catch the metro at Scarborough Centre Station or McCowan Station to see more of the area.

Scarborough
Etobicoke which includes street scenes

Etobicoke

4/5(20 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Etobicoke. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sherway Gardens, and catch the metro at Islington Station or Royal York Station to see more of the area.

Etobicoke
Default Image

Toronto Entertainment District

Travellers choose Toronto Entertainment District for its popular aquarium. Hop aboard the metro at Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd North Side Stop or Spadina Ave at Front St West North Side Stop and check out top sights like CN Tower.

Toronto Entertainment District
Default Image

Old Toronto

If you're spending time in Old Toronto, check out sights like CN Tower or CF Toronto Eaton Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Bay St Stop or Queen St West at Bay St Stop.

Old Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON
The price is NZ$257 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$257
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13,560 reviews)
Excellent location, clean room, excellente view. room was a bit smaller than expected but worked for 4 people 2 night stay

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street Toronto ON
The price is NZ$189 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$189
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,047 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Royal York

4 out of 5
100 Front St West Toronto ON
The price is NZ$398 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
NZ$398
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,578 reviews)
Top to bottom our favourite spot to stay in the city.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Fairmont Royal York
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One King West Hotel & Residence

One King West Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
1 King Street West Toronto ON
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11,791 reviews)
Everything and everyone was excellent

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

One King West Hotel & Residence
Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto

Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto

4 out of 5
251 Jarvis St Toronto ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Scotiabank Arena are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
This is the third time we had stayed in this type of hotel because it has everything we wanted.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto
RivetStays - The York

RivetStays - The York

3 out of 5
12 York St Toronto ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Scotiabank Arena and CN Tower are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (728 reviews)
Clean room, neat and lovely. Every other things were amazing as well.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

RivetStays - The York
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Southern Ontario

Explore a world of travel with Expedia