Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Downtown Victoria
Popular places to visit
Government Street
Government Street is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Chinatown
During your trip to Victoria, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown. Stroll along the waterfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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
During your visit to Victoria, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lower Johnson Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Miniature World
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Miniature World during your travels in Victoria. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Market Square
During your visit to Victoria, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market Square. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
No free breakfast but the menu was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Everything was thought of to make our stay perfect. Great, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Some confusion aboyt charges which was uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Awesome location and view
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Bedford Regency Hotel
The room was a little cool so they brought me a heater and some blankets which really helped also unfortunately the cleaner didn’t get all the food/garbage that was under the stovetop area. Other than that, everything was fine.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Rialto
Clean rooms and common areas, friendly staff, great location. All in all I enjoyed my stay and will come back
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like West Coast Trail and Lower Johnson Street.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring the area.
