Downtown Victoria
Victoria
Visit Downtown Victoria
Popular places to visit
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Miniature World
Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.
Bay Centre
During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Bay Centre. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Lower Johnson Street
Shop at independent boutique stores, enjoy free live music and dance performances and see historical buildings at this popular downtown Victoria street.
Bastion Square
Learn about the local history of Victoria when you take a trip to Bastion Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Top hotels in Downtown Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Enjoyed our stay very much! Everything was first class, considering the hotel's age, and history of engineering. Friendly staff, as well as the shop keepers throughout the city. Cleanliness everywhere with Great restaurants and views.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Lovely hotel, the room was clean and comfortable. Location is great and in walking distance to everything. Staff are amazing, we left an item behind and they found it for us and were so helpful. We will definitely stay again when we return to Victoria.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Strathcona Hotel
Great location, lots of history. Rooms are on small side.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Rialto
Pet-friendly is a plus! Parking across the street is fairly convenient. The cleanliness and convenience to walking and shopping is great. Absolutely the best in customer service. The staff went above and beyond, professional and very friendly! We are very grateful and had a wonderful stay! I
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Great location in the city. New building going up in front of the hotel completely kills the views though, but great location to walk the town.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
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.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Victoria West
Visitors to Victoria West enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Westside Village Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
Downtown Victoria
- Places of interest
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- Nearby Victoria Neighborhood Hotels
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