Downtown Halifax

Halifax

Halifax featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture
Halifax showing heritage elements and heritage architecture
Halifax showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Province House featuring interior views and an administrative building
Province House featuring interior views and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic featuring a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax City Hall

Halifax City Hall

3/5(1 review)

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market during your trip to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Halifax Citadel

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Citadel

Casino Nova Scotia

3/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Casino Nova Scotia

Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

HK$694
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

HK$560
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise as seen from Georges Island

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise

HK$338
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

HK$1,473
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

HK$793
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

HK$427
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Harbour Hopper Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is HK$1,261 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
HK$1,261
HK$1,480 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,427 reviews)
"Everything from check into check out was excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is HK$1,532 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
HK$1,532
HK$1,799 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,135 reviews)
"We enjoyed the sauna and outdoor deck."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is HK$1,681 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
HK$1,681
HK$1,973 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,779 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel located across from a beautiful park. The staff friendly and helpful. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,190 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,190
HK$1,397 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"I have been staying at the Moxy since they opened in Halifax. It’s so convenient to downtown, the Scotiabank center, Great hip vibe with a complimentary drink when checking in. The staff are super attentive and nice. 👍"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
Fully refundable
The price is HK$1,658 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,658
HK$1,960 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,828 reviews)
"The only criticism I have is the noise level. I was on the 13th floor and the street noise from very loud cars and motorcycles was loud and annoying Friday and Saturday night. I heard no noise from inside the hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,664 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,664
HK$1,954 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location. Long wait to check in & room cards stopped working & had to wait for over 20 minutes to have them fixed."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond and a park

South End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

South End
Fairview Cemetery featuring a memorial and a cemetery

North End

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
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Westmount

While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.

Westmount
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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Cowie Hill

While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill

Downtown Halifax