Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is 3.751.158 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.751.158 ₫
4.351.343 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,655 reviews)
"Convenient location about 10 minutes from the Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry terminal. Parking is in the public garage adjacent to the property. Generally safe, but some people experiencing homeless around property. Downtown Nanaimo isn’t exactly a tourist draw, but the location on the harbor and the views ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is 3.395.317 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.395.317 ₫
3.938.716 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Very walkable and convenient for dining options."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is 4.148.738 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
4.148.738 ₫
4.812.536 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,294 reviews)
"The property was nice, but the room was tiny. It’s clear that they cut corners when cleaning as the ledges in the bathroom were dusty, there was mildew at the base of the shower walls, and the bottom of the toilet was filthy where it meets the floor. We stayed in a Best Western the next night and ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is 2.314.111 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
2.314.111 ₫
2.684.369 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
7.8/10 Good! (279 reviews)
"They take photographs of peoples identification and scan it into their computer system. When I asked why did that without my consent they could not give me an answer or as to why they do it. It is a clear Breach of Prvacy Laws and they have been reported to the appropriate authorities. What they ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is 3.252.610 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
3.252.610 ₫
3.773.028 ₫ total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,548 reviews)
"It was a good stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.687.342 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.687.342 ₫
3.117.316 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,338 reviews)
"Fantastic value and in a great location, Helpful, friendly and very accommodating staff. Nice little breakfast served in the morning. The building is dated but rooms have had updating and are clean. We were very comfortable in our room and enjoyed the balcony too. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
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.
