Top 10 Downtown Victoria Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,476 reviews	View
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,275 reviews	View
Fairmont Empress	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,927 reviews	View
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 2,865 reviews	View
The Parkside Hotel & Spa	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,498 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Victoria

Find the best Downtown Victoria areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Victoria

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.

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.

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Top Downtown Victoria Hotel Reviews

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"great place, clean room, and friendly staff"

Fairmont Empress

8/10 Good

"The location is superb and the building is beautiful. The staff was very pleasant, and Nicole Stetz at Gold and Christine in the spa were exceptionally wonderful. And the staff in the Gold lounge were very pleasant, efficient, and helpful. On the less positive side, the carpets could use a good cleaning, and the pillows and drapes in the room did not match the quality expected. A bucket of ice took nearly an hour to arrive. The HVAC system is quite loud, and on 2 mornings, a very loud lawn mower and leaf blower could be heard just after 8am."

Hotel Rialto

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay very much. Our room was spacious , very clean, and the perfect temperature. The bathroom products were lovely, L’Occitane. Although fruit and coffee in the lobby in the am was appreciated, a muffin or pastry would have been appreciated also. The hotel was central with easy walking distance to everything. One slight annoyance was no on site parking, but the nearest overnight lot was a short 2 minute walk and cheaper than the hotel offsite parking."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Victoria like?

Downtown Victoria is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and whale watching. Make sure that you visit Victoria Royal Theatre and Bay Centre as part of your Downtown Victoria travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Victoria?

Based on our traveller data, Fairmont Empress is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Victoria. This hotel is steps from Royal BC Museum, and offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites and Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Victoria?

Expedia has 174 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Victoria to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Victoria area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Victoria, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Victoria.

What is there to do around this Victoria neighbourhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at Victoria Bug Zoo, Miniature World and Maritime Museum of British Columbia while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Victoria. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Victoria Royal Theatre and Bay Centre are some other places worth a visit. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are some popular places to visit in the area around Downtown Victoria. When you're sightseeing in Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas and Greater Victoria Public Library are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Downtown Victoria hotels

1. Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

2. Fairmont Empress

3. Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

4. Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

5. Hotel Rialto

6. The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

8. Strathcona Hotel

9. Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

10. Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

11. The Parkside Hotel & Spa

12. Abigail's Hotel

13. Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

14. Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel

15. The Union Club of British Columbia

16. Waddington Flats

17. Island Travel Inn

18. Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

19. Hotel Grand Pacific

20. Embassy Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Victoria

Inner Harbour

James Bay

Esquimalt

Saanich East

Fairfield

Top Downtown Victoria Hotel Reviews

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

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