Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Halifax
Stay near popular Downtown Halifax attractions
Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown
"We enjoyed our stay here. The location was great to get to the waterfront for the Sail GP races and tour the citadel with many restaurants nearby. Comfortable rooms friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Barrington Hotel
"The location is perfect if you wanna be out and about around the downtown area (we were there for a concert at the Garrison Grounds) the rooms themselves needs major upgrades..no a/c very old n dingy! Other downfall is there is no parking at the hotel itself so it’s a little chaotic to park in a ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
"Great stop ! Close to waterfront. Steps away from citadel."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Prince George Hotel
"Great location with friendly staff. Really enjoyed the patio off the lobby"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Moxy Halifax Downtown
"Great location close to waterfront and restaurants. Very friendly staff. Rooms are clean, uncluttered and industrial decor. Bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. There is a bar in the lobby and seems to be a popular place. Food invthe restaurant was very good too. Really enjoyed ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
"The counters and furniture tops were sticky. Floor was dirty and sticky and needs to be replaced"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Halifax

South End
South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Fairmount
Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

















