Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Downtown Nanaimo
Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,886
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,713 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,713
฿5,468 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,680 reviews)
"All together surprisingly nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,451 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,451
฿5,163 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Really great location with a beautiful view of the harbour. Parking and check in was really easy."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,827 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,827
฿5,599 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,307 reviews)
"The place is new and clean and well maintained. The room’s comfort and style exceeded my expectations. Great bed, great shower. And super helpful staff."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,958 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,958
฿3,431 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
"was not aware of no air conditioning. The electric fan provided was not working. good thing there's a fan in the hallway that we grab and replaced the one in our room :)"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,638 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,638
฿5,380 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,558 reviews)
" Subject: Disappointing Stay – Room Quality and Pricing Issues I recently stayed at your property, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations—especially given the price tag of $360 after taxes. Upon entering the room, I was immediately hit by an overpowering scent from a air freshener ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,431 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,431
฿3,980 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,360 reviews)
"Super helpful staff. An excellent value place to stay before catching a ferry to the mainland."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
