Central Waterfront Travel Guide

Toronto

An ice skating rink with people skating, surrounded by modern buildings and a brick building labeled "The Power Plant".
A city skyline with a prominent tower, a large tree, and a building with a sign.
A waterfront with a bridge, boats, and tall buildings including a tower.
A marina at sunset with several sailboats docked, reflecting in calm waters, surrounded by buildings and trees.
A waterfront boardwalk with a covered seating area and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Stay near popular Central Waterfront attractions

A waterfront with a large ferry named Ste. Marie I, people sitting on benches, and a sailboat in the background.

Harbourfront Centre

8.8/10 (1,130 reviews)
Enjoy concerts and dance performances, food festivals and art exhibitions, at this multipurpose entertainment center situated on Toronto’s waterfront.
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Things to do

Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission

฿706
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission
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Ripley's Aquarium: Sharks After Dark Entry (After 5PM)

฿1,091
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ripley's Aquarium: Sharks After Dark Entry (After 5PM)
Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket

Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket

฿1,060
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Toronto: Casa Loma Entry Ticket
Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket

Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket

฿1,091
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Toronto: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket
Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

฿797
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Arcadia Earth Toronto - An Immersive Art Experience

Arcadia Earth Toronto Admission

฿1,284
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arcadia Earth Toronto Admission
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Top hotels in Central Waterfront

Lum Queen Hotel DT

Lum Queen Hotel DT

2 out of 5
Toronto ON
The price is ฿2,993 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,993
฿5,823 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Scotiabank Arena and Ripley's Aquarium ...
7.8/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"Excelente lugar y super centrico.."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Lum Queen Hotel DT
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

4 out of 5
1 Harbour Sq Toronto ON
The price is ฿8,173 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿8,173
฿10,021 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,243 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the hotel has kept up over time - I stayed there 30 years ago and it's just as lovely now. It's also very well located for dining, Blue Jays games, and Harbourfront activities."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

3.5 out of 5
249 Queen's Quay West Toronto ON
The price is ฿6,745 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿6,745
฿8,270 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,108 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON
The price is ฿6,065 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,065
฿7,436 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
"Kid Friendly, great food at the elm tavern I recommend the burgers and Caesar salad and the apple pie. Buffet, wish they had more Options. Clean room, clean bathrooms, atm downstairs and gift shop. My kid loved staying there and the pool with hot tub, wished they had life jackets and to dry swim ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

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 ฿4,723 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,723
฿5,791 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,028 reviews)
"I nice place to stay for sure"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

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 ฿7,940 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿7,940
฿9,735 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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! (8,302 reviews)
"Staff are nice, location is very convenient to walk around, my only complaint is the hotel wall is very thin, no sound proof..we can hear everything that kids next door who are shouting and running and slamming doors especially from late at 11pm, after 2 failed attempts from security trying to calm ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Fairmont Royal York
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Toronto

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

A modern building with a unique angular design, illuminated at dusk.
Photo by Leo Li
Open Photo by Leo Li

North York

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 Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Rogers Stadium.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a small island, and calm waters at sunset.
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Open Photo by ‎‎‎‎‎‎Princess Garcia

Scarborough

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.

A pedestrian bridge with a white arch structure, surrounded by tall buildings and greenery.

Etobicoke

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.

A nighttime city street with a moving train, illuminated buildings, and a sign for the Princess of Wales Theatre.

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 Rogers Centre.

Central Waterfront Travel Guide