Where to stay in Victoria

Located about a 5-minute stroll from Centennial United Church, the 3-star smoke-free Sandman Hotel Victoria has a heated pool with a hot tub. Boasting a desirable location not far from Rock Bay, this Victoria hotel overlooks Olympic Mountains.

Situated just 6 minutes on foot from Mayfair Shopping Centre, the 3-star Hotel Zed Victoria is furnished with glass walls and offers a lobby area and a restaurant. Boasting a heated swimming pool, this Victoria hotel is nestled 2.9 km from natural attractions like Thunderbird Park.

The 4-star boutique The Vic, An Ascend Collection Hotel Victoria, located in Burnside, which is a mixed-use district on the Gorge Waterway, a sea inlet popular for kayaking and paddleboarding that's crossed by the hike-and-bike Selkirk Trestle bridge, approximately a 25-minute walk from the Crystal Pool, features views of the city. This appealing hotel lies 2.6 km from the Inner Harbour, and offers an American-style restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool onsite.

Days Inn By Wyndham Victoria Uptown features 73 air-conditioned rooms in Burnside which is also home to Point Ellice House, a 19th-century home set amid tranquil gardens, 12 minutes' walk from The BC Ale Trail. A vending machine and a tour desk are available at the inn, located on a coastline.

Offering a storage room and a lobby area, the 3-star Robin Hood Inn And Suites Victoria lies in Burnside, which is a mixed-use district on the Gorge Waterway, a sea inlet popular for kayaking and paddleboarding that's crossed by the hike-and-bike Selkirk Trestle bridge, 2.9 km from the Royal British Columbia Museum and approximately a 25-minute walk from Bastion Square. 2.6 km from the Black Ball Ferry Line, this Victoria hotel offers yoga instruction and bicycles for guests who want to stay active.

Situated nearly 20 minutes' walk from Alix Goolden Performance Hall, the 3-star smoke-free Arbutus Inn Victoria features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a car park on site. This Victoria hotel is in Burnside, which is a mixed-use district on the Gorge Waterway, a sea inlet popular for kayaking and paddleboarding that's crossed by the hike-and-bike Selkirk Trestle bridge, 3.4 km from such natural sights as the Beacon Hill Children's Farm.

The comfortable 3-star Howard Johnson Hotel By Wyndham Victoria is around a 25-minute stroll from the Inner Harbour and features a vending machine and a lift. Boasting relaxing retreat options, the Crystal Pool is 2.1 km from this Victoria hotel, which is situated within a few blocks of Friday Harbour.

The 2-star Metro Inn Victoria, located 18 minutes' walk from Open Space Art Center, features high-speed Internet access in public areas. A car park is available on site at the inn.

Nestled in Burnside, which is a mixed-use district on the Gorge Waterway, a sea inlet popular for kayaking and paddleboarding that's crossed by the hike-and-bike Selkirk Trestle bridge, Mayfair Motel Victoria is around a 25-minute walk from Alix Goolden Performance Hall.