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An outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a heater.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned ceiling, a seating area with patterned chairs, and a view of a brick wall and window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, black and white patterned chairs, and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A modern living room with dark wood flooring, a dark wood coffee table, and a sofa. There is a dining area with white chairs and a table. The kitchen has dark cabinets and a white countertop.

1. Prince George Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 0.6 km from Government House

Erin

₹11,654

₹13,684 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A brick building with a sign for Haliburton House Inn, featuring a window with a planter of flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, elegant chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.

A garden with a water feature, a stone wheel, and various plants.

2. The Halliburton

Downtown Halifax, 0.1 km from Government House

juanita

₹12,040

₹14,137 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the water.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the water.

A waterfront hotel with a modern building and traditional architecture, featuring a dock and a clear view of the water.

A modern elevator entrance with a glass door, a sign reading 'CLUB', and a staircase leading to a lobby area.

3. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 0.9 km from Government House

Brenda

₹16,820

₹19,750 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand lobby with a central round seating area, ornate ceiling, and a chandelier.

A luxurious room with a large window, two sofas, a round coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant furniture, and a large television screen.

4. The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Downtown Halifax, 0.7 km from Government House

Keith

₹11,603

₹13,624 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with two white sofas, a floor lamp, a fireplace, and a reception desk with a wooden backdrop.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, indoor gym, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a TV, and a kitchenette.

5. Cambridge Suites Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 0.4 km from Government House

Helen

₹9,419

₹11,059 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and lockers.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "moxy" above the entrance.

A modern bar area with seating, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a map on the wall.

6. Moxy Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 1.1 km from Government House

Amolik

₹11,883

₹13,953 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A loft-style living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A window view of a restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign reading 'ZAZA STONE,' and a blue curtain partially covering the window.

A row of three distinct buildings with numbered doors, each with a blue flower pot at the entrance.

7. Red George Inn and Suites

Downtown Halifax, < 0.1 km from Government House

Savo

₹11,651

₹13,680 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern restaurant interior with a patterned wall, wooden tables, and beige chairs.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Downtown Halifax, 0.2 km from Government House

Mark

₹12,582

₹14,773 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, a round coffee table, and a woven pouf.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A person sitting on a grey sofa with red cushions, holding a glass.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a large green plant.

9. Brewery Park Hotel

North End, 2.8 km from Government House

Lindsey

₹15,626

₹18,349 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A lobby with a sofa set, a coffee table, two potted plants, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 0.9 km from Government House

Rachelle

₹14,180

₹16,650 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and round tables, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large abstract chandelier, and a sign indicating the Westin hotel.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a large geometric chandelier, a smaller hanging chandelier, and a wall with a blue abstract painting.

11. The Westin Nova Scotian

Downtown Halifax, 0.4 km from Government House

juanita

₹13,786

₹16,187 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and a glass partition.

A bar area with a counter, hanging lights, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned booths, and shelves with decorative items.

12. The Hollis Halifax a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 0.4 km from Government House

Anna M

₹13,392

₹15,725 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

An outdoor seating area with a gray sofa and chairs, a round table, and striped cushions.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance and a large window on the second floor.

13. Cameo Hotel and Suites

Downtown Halifax, 0.3 km from Government House

Carolyn

₹13,098

₹15,380 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pink Victorian-style building with a central entrance, two side wings, and a symmetrical facade.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a wooden staircase, and an exit sign.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a wooden chair, a table with a vase, and a door leading to another room.

A dining area with a fireplace, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

14. Garden South Park Inn

Downtown Halifax, 0.7 km from Government House

Leslie

₹9,933

₹11,663 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Atlantica Hotel" sign, a corner location with a visible entrance, and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, white bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand with lamps.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted circular light fixture.

15. Atlantica Hotel Halifax

South End, 1.6 km from Government House

Lyndsay

₹14,047

₹16,493 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating and a view of the water.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a sign, a parking area, and a well-lit facade.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 0.2 km from Government House

Jane

₹14,648

₹17,200 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Sea Bound Coast' sign, a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, a bench, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 1 km from Government House

Benjamin

₹12,861

₹15,102 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a stone fireplace and a model sailboat mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a brick facade and large windows.

A hotel swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a seating area, and a pool with a safety ladder.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 1 km from Government House

John

₹15,938

₹18,715 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and the name "GAHAN HOUSE" prominently displayed.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a grill, and a view of modern buildings.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 0.4 km from Government House

Kori

₹14,087

₹16,541 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the ceiling, tiled floor, and a poolside area with chairs and potted plants.

A hotel reception area with three reception desks, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a potted plant.

A corner building with large windows, a statue, and a sign for NSCAD University.

A modern indoor space with a glass wall, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a potted plant.

20. The Barrington Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 0.8 km from Government House

Tyler

₹10,776

₹12,653 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Government House

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Prince George Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,961 reviews	View
The Halliburton	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,201 reviews	View
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 2,700 reviews	View
Cambridge Suites Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 2,843 reviews	View

Top Government House Hotel Reviews

The Halliburton

8/10 Good

"We had trouble with the TV app “Moby” on both of our single night stays (a week apart). The second time the manager was very responsive and apologetic. Hopefully they can get the issue sorted out with their provider."

Cambridge Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room is clean and the hotel is central. The hotel is a little dated, but very well maintained. The hotel staff were very hospitable. Mirvi at the front desk went above and beyond. Even though it is dated, we would recommend and stay again if returning to Halifax"

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in downtown Halifax. Excellent location, friendly staff, nice rooms, very clean and well maintained."

The Barrington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Across the street from the bus stop that brings you from the airport. The Scotia Centre, is also across the street and has a food court if you want to bring a bite back to your room. There is a car rental place across the street too. I’d definitely stay here again next trip to Halifax."

Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Friendly staff. Clean room, comfy bed. Nice spa and gym."

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Chambre propre et spacieuse; personnel de soir dévoué et courtois; de même que celui du restaurant qui nous a contacté un menu spécial selon nos goûts; hôtel super bien situé près de la promenade et des bons restaurants de fruits de mer. Bref, un séjour de 3 jours fort agréable !"

Cameo Hotel and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place. Well equipped with thoughtful touches such as foam earplugs. Super clean!! One window needs fixing."

Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel - clean and helpful staff Fresh towels daily would have been nice and the house cleaners only Came in every 2 days and don’t make the beds or change bedding Breakfast was good but not excellent"

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

8/10 Good

"It is located in an excellent location."

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Halifax Central Library

9.4/10 (49 reviews)

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St Mathew's United Church

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St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

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Alexander Keith's Brewery

8.6/10 (135 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Alexander Keith's Brewery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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Halifax Court House

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

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Historic Farmers' Market

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

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Discovery Centre

9.2/10 (60 reviews)

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Khyber Centre For The Arts

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Government House?

Government House is located in a historic area of Halifax known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Government House?

Adjacent to Government House, Cambridge Suites Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include The Barrington Hotel and Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Government House?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Government House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Government House, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Government House.

What can I see and do near Government House?

You'll want to browse the collections at Discovery Centre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. While you're exploring, swing by Pier 21 National Historic Site, Historic Properties and Halifax Citadel to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Neptune Theatre, Rebecca Cohn Auditorium and Shakespeare by the Sea.

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Our top choices for Government House hotels

1. Prince George Hotel

2. The Halliburton

3. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4. The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

5. Cambridge Suites Hotel

6. Moxy Halifax Downtown

7. Red George Inn and Suites

8. Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

9. Brewery Park Hotel

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

11. The Westin Nova Scotian

12. The Hollis Halifax a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel

13. Cameo Hotel and Suites

14. Garden South Park Inn

15. Atlantica Hotel Halifax

16. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown

20. The Barrington Hotel

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Top Government House Hotel Reviews

The Halliburton

Cambridge Suites Hotel

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Barrington Hotel

Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Cameo Hotel and Suites

Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Other attractions near Government House

Halifax Central Library

St Mathew's United Church

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Alexander Keith's Brewery

Halifax Court House

Historic Farmers' Market

Discovery Centre

Khyber Centre For The Arts

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