Being a major Canadian tourist destination, Victoria is home to numerous hotels of all kinds and standards. Below is a list of some that we recommend.

Places to Stay in Victoria

Whether you’re looking for a fancy place or more affordable accommodations, here is where you’ll find them.

Fancy Hotels

Some of the finest hotels in Victoria include the following:

Abigail’s Hotel – an “adults only” boutique bed-and-breakfast-style hotel located at 906 McClure Street in downtown Victoria just off Quadra Street by Christ Church Cathedral.
The Empress Hotel – Victoria’s most famous hotel is located right in the heart of the Inner Harbour at 721 Government Street.
Inn at the Laurel Point – a beautiful hotel on the water in downtown Victoria at the edge of the Inner Harbour at 680 Montreal Street. It’s socially responsible and BC’s first carbon neutral hotel. (Pets-allowed rooms available.)
Hotel Grand Pacific – a beautiful modern hotel located at 463 Belleville Street in the Inner Harbour.
Delta Ocean Pointe Resort – a large modern hotel located at the edge of the Songhees facing downtown Victoria and accessed via the Johnson Street Bridge. (Pets-allowed rooms available.)
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa – a luxurious resort located at 849 Verdier Avenue in Brentwood Bay not far from Butchart Gardens.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa – a luxury boutique hotel right in the heart of downtown at 623 Courtney Street.
Oak Bay Beach Hotel – a fancy modern hotel located at 1175 Beach Drive in Oak Bay. (Pets-allowed rooms available.)
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites – a luxurious hotel located at 1234 Wharf Street in downtown Victoria.

Empress Hotel in the Inner Harbour — The Empress Hotel

Mid-Range Hotels

In addition to luxury hotels, Victoria also has a wide variety of mid-range hotels including the following:

Best Western Plus Inner Harbour – a nice hotel located at 412 Quebec Street just one block west of the Legislative Buildings in the Inner Harbour.
Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina – an oceanfront hotel located at 146 Kingston Street a short distance from the heart of downtown.
Hotel Rialto – one of Victoria’s finest mid-range boutique-style hotels located at 653 Pandora Avenue in downtown Victoria.
Oswego Hotel – a boutique hotel located at 500 Oswego Street in the heart of downtown. (Pets-allowed rooms available.)

Nice Basic Hotels

Good quality two-star hotels in Victoria include the following:

Accent Inn – a small local chain hotel located at 3233 Maple Street close to Mayfair Shopping Mall and about 4 km from the Inner Harbour.
Arbutus Inn – on the highway at 2898 Douglas Street just over a 2-km drive from the heart of downtown.
Helm’s Inn – located at 600 Douglas Street downtown close to Beacon Hill Park.
Paul’s Motor Inn – located at 1900 Douglas Street about three blocks from Chinatown.
Robin Hood Motel – a basic motel with free parking at 136 Gorge Road East about 2.5 km from downtown and the Inner Harbour.

Budget Accommodations

For young folk on a tight budget, Victoria’s International Youth Hostel is a popular place and conveniently located at 516 Yates Street in the heart of downtown.