Toronto is the capital of Ontario and Canada's largest city, home to about 2.8 million people on the north shore of Lake Ontario. This guide covers the CN Tower, museums, neighbourhood food, transit and practical costs for visitors.
Accommodation overview
Toronto's hotels cluster downtown around the Financial District, Entertainment District and Harbourfront, with luxury properties in Yorkville, boutique and arts hotels along Queen West, and airport hotels near Pearson in Mississauga and Etobicoke. Rates peak in summer, during the Toronto International Film Festival in September and around major conventions and sports events. The TTC subway and the UP Express from Pearson to Union Station make downtown a practical base for car-free visitors. Rates are quoted in CAD with approximate USD conversions; 13% HST and a municipal accommodation tax are added to the room rate.
- Budget
- CAD $55-170 (approx. USD $40-125) per night for hostels and budget hotels
- Mid-range
- CAD $170-300 (approx. USD $125-220) per night for mid-range hotels
- Luxury
- CAD $300-800 and up (approx. USD $220-585 and up) per night for luxury hotels
- Where to stay
- Downtown near Union Station and the Entertainment District, for subway, rail and airport train access
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Planet Traveler Hostel
Hostel with dorm beds and private rooms in Kensington Market.
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Student residence that operates as a budget hotel in summer (May to August).
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Budget hotel with basic rooms near Kensington Market and Chinatown.
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The Drake Hotel
Arts-focused boutique hotel in West Queen West with live-music venues and a rooftop patio.
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Historic 1889 hotel in West Queen West with artist-designed rooms and a gallery.
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Small boutique hotel in the Annex near Bloor Street.
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Small Victorian-style hotel on a quiet Annex street near Bloor and Spadina.
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Suite hotel beside Yonge-Dundas Square and the Eaton Centre.
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Canada's largest hotel, with about 1,600 rooms, a family-focused indoor pool and a children's creative centre.
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Large hotel by City Hall with an indoor/outdoor pool.
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Mid-range tower near College Station and the Church-Wellesley village.
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Hotel beside the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower with an indoor pool.
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Waterfront hotel by Harbourfront Centre with a rooftop deck and pool.
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Mid-range hotel next to the College subway stop.
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Mid-range hotel in the east of downtown with breakfast included.
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Mid-range hotel one block from King Street West and the theatres.
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Mid-range hotel beside Union Station, reopened under its current name in 2025.
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Mid-range suite hotel with an indoor pool a few blocks from Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Suite hotel with kitchens in the Church-Wellesley village.
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Hotel on The Esplanade next to St. Lawrence Market.
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Suites hotel in the core, a short walk from the Eaton Centre.
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Small historic hotel on Yonge Street near the Financial District.
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Hotel in the North York centre next to Mel Lastman Square and the subway.
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Business hotel set in gardens in the Don Mills area.
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Airport hotel with an indoor pool and a shuttle to Pearson terminals.
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Large airport-area hotel with a pool and conference space.
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Airport-area hotel with a pool and a shuttle service.
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Hotel connected to Terminal 3 at Pearson airport by an enclosed walkway.
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Airport-area hotel with a pool and a shuttle to Pearson terminals.
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Fairmont Royal York
Historic 1929 railway hotel with about 1,300 rooms directly across from Union Station.
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Five-star Yorkville tower with a spa, indoor pool and the Cafe Boulud restaurant.
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Luxury hotel at Avenue Road and Bloor with a rooftop lounge and spa.
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Luxury tower next to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with a spa and indoor pool.
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Five-star University Avenue hotel with a spa, pool and Bar Chinois restaurant.
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Boutique luxury hotel in Yorkville with a spa and a private cinema.
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Five-star Yorkville hotel with a spa, near the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Edwardian landmark hotel opened in 1903 near St. Lawrence Market.
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Tudor-style boutique luxury hotel just off Bloor Street with a spa.
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Eco-focused luxury hotel in King West with a rooftop pool and wellness area.
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Lakeside resort-style hotel at Exhibition Place with a rooftop pool and CN Tower views.
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Design-led boutique hotel just east of Yonge and Bloor.
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Boutique hotel on Bloor Street West across from the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto.
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Restored 1891 building in Riverside with a rooftop bar and city views.
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Downtown tower next to the Eaton Centre and Nathan Phillips Square with an indoor pool.
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Connected to the Eaton Centre, with an indoor pool and fitness centre.
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Lakefront hotel close to the ferry terminal for the Toronto Islands.
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King Street West hotel in the Entertainment District with a rooftop pool.
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Hotel built into the Rogers Centre, with some rooms overlooking the field.
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Hotel adjoining the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with an indoor pool.
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Suite hotel with kitchens near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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Boutique hotel in a converted warehouse in the Entertainment District.
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Hotel at Yonge and Bloor, steps from the subway interchange.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Financial District and Union Station
Business core with the Fairmont Royal York, Hilton and Shangri-La, adjacent to Union Station, the PATH and UP Express.
Best for: All travelers
Entertainment District and King West
Theatres, restaurants and nightlife near the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Best for: All travelers
Harbourfront
Lakefront district with the ferry terminal for the Toronto Islands and the Queens Quay promenade.
Best for: All travelers
Yorkville
Upscale area with the city's five-star hotels and boutiques, near the Royal Ontario Museum.
Best for: All travelers
Queen West and Kensington
Arts and nightlife area with boutique hotels, hostels and independent shops.
Best for: All travelers
The Annex and Midtown
University of Toronto area with quieter small hotels along Bloor Street.
Best for: All travelers
North York
Suburban centre on Line 1 with hotels around Mel Lastman Square.
Best for: All travelers
Pearson Airport area
Hotels along Dixon Road and Airport Road in Etobicoke and Mississauga, with shuttles to the terminals.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Fairmont Royal York
Historic 1929 railway hotel with about 1,300 rooms directly across from Union Station.
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Five-star Yorkville tower with a spa, indoor pool and the Cafe Boulud restaurant.
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Luxury hotel at Avenue Road and Bloor with a rooftop lounge and spa.
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Luxury tower next to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with a spa and indoor pool.
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Five-star University Avenue hotel with a spa, pool and Bar Chinois restaurant.
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Boutique luxury hotel in Yorkville with a spa and a private cinema.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 2-3 months ahead for TIFF in September, summer weekends and Blue Jays or Raptors home games; downtown rates rise sharply.
Check whether a quoted rate includes HST, the municipal accommodation tax and any destination fee.
Airport hotels near Pearson are cheaper and offer shuttles, but the UP Express reaches Union Station in about 25 minutes if a downtown stay is preferred.
Downtown parking commonly costs CAD $50-70 per night; the TTC and UP Express make a car unnecessary for most visits.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.