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

฿707
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,465
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

฿354
per adult
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿423
per adult
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chinatown Walking Tour

Historical Chinatown Walking Tour

฿567
per adult
Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

฿755
per adult
Axe Throwing in Victoria
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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 ฿11,736 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿11,736
฿13,750 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,898 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jul 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 ฿7,388 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,388
฿8,656 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
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 ฿5,952 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,952
฿6,905 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (73 reviews)
"Room #15 was clean and inviting, but lacked a closet or a hanging rack area where we could hang our clothes. Only one chair in our double queen room. The curtains hung over the A/C unit restricting air flow, so we had to pin the right hand side up to get full air flow. Didn't like the view into the ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

2.5 out of 5
850 Blanshard St Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,336 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,336
฿6,190 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

4 out of 5
777 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿7,602 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿7,602
฿8,907 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is ฿8,355 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,355
฿9,902 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
Hotel Rialto
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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 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 Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.

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 pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
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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