Downtown Toronto Travel Guide

Toronto

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

Find fabulous museums and galleries among the immense architecture in this town centre, a global leader in design and innovation.

Head to the top of one of the planet’s tallest buildings and gaze out over the ever-growing business district of Downtown Toronto. View the work of some of history’s greatest artists and get close to one of sport’s most renowned trophies.

Any trip to Toronto should include a visit to the CN Tower, one of the city’s modern and very visible symbols. The tallest freestanding structure in the Americas stands at an impressive 1,814 feet (553 metres), dwarfing the surrounding skyline. Take the elevator to the top deck to see spectacular views of the city and Lake Ontario. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at 360, the revolving restaurant, before you head back to ground level.

Back on the ground, visit the Art Gallery of Ontario on Dundas Street. The works of art here span all genres and ages, with pieces by Picasso and Warhol alongside European Masters such as Monet and Bernini. Don’t miss Ruben’s Massacre of the Innocents and the largest collection of Henry Moore sculptures in the world.

Whether you love to shop or not, check out the PATH. This mind-boggling walkway beneath the city has over 1,200 shops in arcades sprawling for 19 miles (30 kilometres) and connects many of the city’s buildings and tourist spots. Use this convenient underground route during wintry weather.

Another great shopping option is the Eaton Centre off Yonge Street, with over 230 stores, including many major American fashion brands. See the giant lighted reindeer and Christmas tree under the centre’s glass roof during the year-end holiday season.

Sports fans can catch a game at the Air Canada Centre or go straight to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Marvel at an amazing assortment of signed equipment and memorabilia. Have a picture taken beside the real Stanley Cup, engraved with hundreds of names of hockey champions.

Downtown Toronto backs onto the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city has a wide variety of accommodation. Downtown hotels may be more expensive than in other regions. Choose from a wealth of restaurants nearby, with excellent Asian food available.


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Top hotels in Downtown Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is ฿5,370 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,370
฿6,584 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (12,075 reviews)
"Very busy place (lobby) Cleaning staff were wonderful"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 ฿5,110 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,110
฿6,265 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,461 reviews)
"very clean, very nice staff"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

4 out of 5
108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON
The price is ฿5,560 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,560
฿6,817 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,077 reviews)
T.O.
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Royal York

4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,527 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿10,527
฿12,906 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,145 reviews)
"My only issue is that the elevator doors close too quickly and as a handicapped person this is very frustrating as I cannot get inside the elevator fast enough"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Fairmont Royal York
Cambridge Suites Toronto

Cambridge Suites Toronto

4 out of 5
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON
The price is ฿4,510 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,510
฿5,529 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,815 reviews)
"It was a great stay!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Cambridge Suites Toronto
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

4 out of 5
Toronto, ON
The price is ฿7,712 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,712
฿9,455 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
"Friendly staffs and very helpful. Very clean and close to everything downtown. I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Toronto

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Old Toronto

If you're spending time in Old Toronto, check out sights like Scotiabank Arena or CN Tower 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
Downtown Toronto which includes a city

Garden District

While you're in Garden District, take in top sights like St. Michael's Cathedral or Ed Mirvish Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St East at Church St Stop or Dundas St East at Jarvis St West Side Stop.

Garden District
Financial District which includes city views, modern architecture and a city

Financial District

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hockey Hall of Fame to Four Seasons Centre – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Financial District
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Grange Park

If you're spending time in Grange Park, check out sights like Art Gallery of Ontario or Chinatown Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Beverley St Stop or Dundas St West at McCaul St Stop.

Grange Park
Old Town which includes railway items

St. Lawrence

While you're in St. Lawrence, take in top sights like St. Lawrence Market or Meridian Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King St East at Jarvis St East Side Stop or King St East at Jarvis St West Side Stop.

St. Lawrence
Toronto showing outdoor art, a park and flowers

Bay Street Corridor

While you're in Bay Street Corridor, take in top sights like CF Toronto Eaton Centre or Downtown Yonge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Chestnut St Stop or Dundas St West at Bay St Stop.

Bay Street Corridor


Downtown Toronto Travel Guide