Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Halifax

A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A large, historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a grand entrance.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a clock tower and arched windows.
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Stay near popular Downtown Halifax attractions

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Halifax Citadel

9.0/10 (4,080 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Rp1.406.939
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Rp2.229.247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Segway City Spin

Halifax Segway City Spin

Rp1.552.573
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Halifax Segway City Spin
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

Rp2.142.807
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

Rp751.575
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour
JFarwell Moonlight Yacht Cruise from Halifax Waterfront

JFarwell Moonlight Yacht Cruise from Halifax Waterfront

Rp1.283.118
per adult
JFarwell Moonlight Yacht Cruise from Halifax Waterfront
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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
The price is Rp3.538.600 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp3.538.600
Rp4.155.024 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,270 reviews)
"Very bad service"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.718.133 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp4.718.133
Rp5.540.032 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

4 out of 5
1990 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is Rp3.774.634 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp3.774.634
Rp4.432.175 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET Halifax NS
The price is Rp3.233.855 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.233.855
Rp3.797.194 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street Halifax NS
The price is Rp4.936.990 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp4.936.990
Rp5.826.029 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,237 reviews)
"Gym was good"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street Halifax NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.204.198 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp5.204.198
Rp6.110.797 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Halifax

Find the best Downtown Halifax areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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South End

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.

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North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Casino Nova Scotia.

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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 Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, 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 Fairview Lawn Cemetery and Halifax Shopping Centre.

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Clayton Park West

If you're spending some time in Clayton Park West, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Belcher's Marsh Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Halifax Travel Guide