Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Halifax’s Hopping Harbour
Top hotels in Downtown Halifax
Hotel Halifax
Room was nice, beds comfy. Would have given it 5 stars if the pool was working. And we didn't find out it wasn't working until after we already booked it
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Location is outstanding. Great character and lovely view. A nice gem of a hotel. The fitness room was small but well-equipped. Staff was lovely and it was clean and well-maintained. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Everyone
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Syed was kind enough to upgrade our room with a better view. Nice service.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Room was clean,
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
It was a convenient location, friendly accommodating staff and very clean
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowie Hill
While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park.
