Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Victoria

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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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

฿665
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,199
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC

Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC

฿827
per adult
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC
Fish eating Orca whales at Sunset can be seen in addition to many other whale species

Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour

฿4,433
per adult
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

฿622
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour

Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour

฿489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Victoria

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is ฿10,309 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿10,309
฿12,078 total
8 Oct - 9 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,942 reviews)
"This historic beautiful hotel is well worth the visit. The location and grounds are phenomenal. So glad we stayed there!"

Reviewed on 14 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 ฿5,853 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,853
฿6,857 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (2,845 reviews)
"Hotel is old"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,225 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,225
฿7,293 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (2,637 reviews)
"Great location. Very nice room and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hotel Rialto
Ocean Island Inn

Ocean Island Inn

2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,328 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,328
฿2,700 total
5 Oct - 6 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. ...
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 ฿4,365 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿4,365
฿5,064 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (149 reviews)
"Very clean. Nice view. Helpful staff. Easy parking."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿3,838 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,838
฿4,453 total
12 Oct - 13 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,899 reviews)
"Clean, fairly quiet"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Strathcona Hotel
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Where to stay in 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 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 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 Fleming Beach while you're in town.

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.

Downtown Victoria Travel Guide