Halifax Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Crystal Crescent Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Fisherman\'s Cove which includes a bay or harbour
Halifax
Enfield showing a cemetery

Where to stay in Halifax

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

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 cemetery and a memorial

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.

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Fairmount

Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairmount
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Clayton Park

The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Fairview

While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Fairview
The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.615.414 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
4.615.414 ₫
5.419.419 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,369 reviews)
"Would stay again. Staff and service great. Location of property perfect and met our needs."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is 4.270.354 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.270.354 ₫
5.014.250 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (742 reviews)
"Clean, nicely decorated, good location. Breakfast service is a bit slow but overall nice hotel. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
Future Inns Halifax

Future Inns Halifax

3 out of 5
30 Fairfax Dr, Halifax, NS
The price is 3.860.477 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.860.477 ₫
4.532.971 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,835 reviews)
"10/10! Quiet comfortable and clean hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again! Restaurant on site is very convenient. Free parking appreciated."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Future Inns Halifax
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cameo Hotel and Suites

Cameo Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
1572 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (396 reviews)
"Close to great restaurants & walking distance to Harbourfront. Good location. Easy self check-in, parking around the corner. Room was amazing! Very clean with all amenities. Bed was comfy."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Cameo Hotel and Suites
Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub

Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub

4.5 out of 5
2947 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax, NS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday home in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Our stay was fabulous! The ho"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
FlowEdge Riverside Getaway

FlowEdge Riverside Getaway

4 out of 5
141 Bert Fox Rd, Elderbank, NS
Stay at this 4-star chalet in Elderbank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Musquodoboit Waterway Elderbank Park and Lake ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"The entire experience was unique, and the amenities were great."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

FlowEdge Riverside Getaway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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