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
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,464
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

฿397
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
Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour

Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour

฿520
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 ฿9,423 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿9,423
฿11,040 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (2,975 reviews)
"First class in all respects. The staff was amazingly helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 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 ฿7,213 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿7,213
฿8,450 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,864 reviews)
"Excellent location. So close to the harbour"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
The price is ฿7,837 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿7,837
฿9,181 total
30 Aug - 31 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,638 reviews)
"Clean comfortable large room. Close to great pubs and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Rialto
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 ฿4,693 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,693
฿5,444 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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. ...
Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

4 out of 5
777 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,958 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,958
฿8,152 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
"Bad service at front desk"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

2.5 out of 5
850 Blanshard St Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,317 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,317
฿6,168 total
27 Sept - 28 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
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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 CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum and Fleming Beach 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
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