Downtown Toronto Travel Guide

Toronto

Downtown Toronto showing heritage architecture, a city and an administrative building
Downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto

Find fabulous museums and galleries among the immense architecture in this town center, a global leader in design and innovation. 

Head to the top of one of the planet’s tallest buildings and gaze out over the ever-growing business district of Downtown Toronto. View the work of some of history’s greatest artists and get close to one of sport’s most renowned trophies.

Any trip to Toronto should include a visit to the CN Tower, one of the city’s modern and very visible symbols. The tallest freestanding structure in the Americas stands at an impressive 1,814 feet (553 meters), dwarfing the surrounding skyline. Take the elevator to the top deck to see spectacular views of the city and Lake Ontario. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at 360, the revolving restaurant, before you head back to ground level.

Back on the ground, visit the Art Gallery of Ontario on Dundas Street. The works of art here span all genres and ages, with pieces by Picasso and Warhol alongside European Masters such as Monet and Bernini. Don’t miss Ruben’s Massacre of the Innocents and the largest collection of Henry Moore sculptures in the world.

Whether you love to shop or not, check out the PATH. This mind-boggling walkway beneath the city has over 1,200 shops in arcades sprawling for 19 miles (30 kilometers) and connects many of the city’s buildings and tourist spots. Use this convenient underground route during wintry weather.

Another great shopping option is the Eaton Center off Yonge Street, with over 230 stores, including many major American fashion brands. See the giant lighted reindeer and Christmas tree under the center’s glass roof during the year-end holiday season.

Sports fans can catch a game at the Air Canada Center or go straight to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Marvel at an amazing assortment of signed equipment and memorabilia. Have a picture taken beside the real Stanley Cup, engraved with hundreds of names of hockey champions.

Downtown Toronto backs onto the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city has a wide variety of accommodations. Downtown hotels may be more expensive than in other regions. Choose from a wealth of restaurants nearby, with excellent Asian food available.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,755 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹12,755
₹15,638 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,507 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the activities & events we were attending. Lobby is currently undergoing some renovations. Would book again in the future."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
Fully refundable
The price is ₹14,880 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹14,880
₹18,244 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,226 reviews)
"Sufficent for a 3 day stay probably not sufficient for a longer stay"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York
4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
The price is ₹23,111 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹23,111
₹28,335 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,704 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Fairmont Royal York
Cambridge Suites Toronto
Cambridge Suites Toronto
4 out of 5
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON
The price is ₹12,683 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹12,683
₹15,549 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,525 reviews)
"Really nice stay. Not the newest, not the fanciest. But definitely checked all thw noxea of clean, comfortable, spacious and greay location. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Cambridge Suites Toronto
Pod-Inn Hotel
Pod-Inn Hotel
2 out of 5
237 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON
The price is ₹6,282 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹6,282
₹7,702 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this capsule hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions CF Toronto Eaton Centre and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"It is convenient hotel in downtown of Toronto"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Pod-Inn Hotel
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON
The price is ₹24,437 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹24,437
₹29,961 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10,440 reviews)
"Great location and the staff were exceptional"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

One King West Hotel & Residence
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Toronto

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Old Toronto

If you're spending time in Old Toronto, check out sights like Scotiabank Arena or CN Tower and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Bay St Stop or Queen St West at Bay St Stop.

Old Toronto
Downtown Toronto which includes a city

Garden District

While you're in Garden District, take in top sights like St. Michael's Cathedral or Ed Mirvish Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St East at Church St Stop or Dundas St East at Jarvis St West Side Stop.

Garden District
Financial District which includes city views, modern architecture and a city

Financial District

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hockey Hall of Fame to Four Seasons Centre – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Financial District
The Village featuring street scenes, signage and a city

Church-Wellesley Village

Visitors to Church-Wellesley Village love its popular shops, and you can check out Downtown Yonge and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Wellesley Station.

Church-Wellesley Village
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Grange Park

If you're spending time in Grange Park, check out sights like Art Gallery of Ontario or Spadina Avenue Shopping District and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dundas St West at Beverley St Stop or Dundas St West at McCaul St Stop.

Grange Park
Old Town which includes railway items

St. Lawrence

While you're in St. Lawrence, take in top sights like St. Lawrence Market or PATH Underground Shopping Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King St East at Jarvis St East Side Stop or King St East at Jarvis St West Side Stop.

St. Lawrence


Downtown Toronto Travel Guide