Downtown Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
Old City Quarter
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Long Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Pipers Lagoon Park
After visiting Pipers Lagoon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
Clean and updated room. Super friendly staff. Great central location located on the seawall.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
My room was clean and quiet which is most important, but the rest of the property (hallways/lobby) felt a bit dirty and unkept. I'd stay again but wasn't crazy about it. Staff seemed great.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Front desk service (including parking) was outstanding. Lots of space in our room. Aging property meant great value and a very comfortable stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
The place was clean! A bright, simple room, one queen bed, a window to the street, bathrooms close by across the hall. There's a roomy kitchen-living-relaxing space, fridges, free tea and coffee (the manager, John, makes a pot in the morning.) The location was excellent--right on the corner of Bastion ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Pleasant hotel but could use some sprucing up
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Room was great but was suprised to see a breakfast burrito left in the fridge
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nanaimo
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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.
