Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Halifax

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Halifax featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Halifax showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Province House featuring an administrative building and interior views
Province House featuring an administrative building and interior views

Popular places to visit

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic featuring a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax City Hall

Halifax City Hall

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market during your trip to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Halifax Citadel

You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Citadel

Casino Nova Scotia

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Casino Nova Scotia

Things to do

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Rp1.545.174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour

Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour

Rp717.248
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Rp1.245.722
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

Rp1.784.736
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
See The Halifax City Tour

Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

Rp778.576
per adult
Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Rp3.114.304
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

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 Rp2.945.217 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.945.217
Rp3.458.273 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! (4,372 reviews)
"Good bang for buck !"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.623.696 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.623.696
Rp3.080.744 total
2 Sept - 3 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! (734 reviews)
"The staff is amazing. Everyone of them went above and beyond. Could not do enough for us. Only downside was limited places to store clothing etc. no cupboards or closets. Just hangers beside the tv. Would have been ok for one or two nights. Great shower. Comfortable bed. Not in the most convenient ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.327.058 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp3.327.058
Rp3.906.613 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,695 reviews)
Disappointed
"On day 3 of a 3 night stay I left the room at 11am, came back at 4pm, room not cleaned. Saw housekeeping close by so I told the room attendant i needed 10 minutes then I'm out again. She knocked after 5 mins, i asked her to wait for a fewminutes and she said that she's leaving now. She gave me towels ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.853.554 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.853.554
Rp4.551.527 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,771 reviews)
"The property is brand new and beautiful. However, you can tell that with time, the fixtures won’t hold up well. The surrounding area is a popular bar area and we could hear noise from outside on Saturday night. We were on the 11th floor."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp4.562.681 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp4.562.681
Rp5.357.500 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
No surprises!
"Great location, comfortable and clean. Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.385.037 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp3.385.037
Rp3.974.666 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,080 reviews)
"Great location and walking distance to tourist attractions, shopping, and restaurants."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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.

North End
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
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Westmount

While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.

Westmount
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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Cowie Hill

While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill

Downtown Halifax Travel Guide