Southern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Casa Loma which includes a castle, a garden and heritage elements
Sunset Point Park featuring a garden and signage
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Royal Ontario Museum which includes street scenes, modern architecture and a city
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Where to stay in Southern Ontario

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

Downtown Toronto

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like Scotiabank Arena and CN Tower, and jump on the metro at Dundas Station or Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Toronto
Toronto Botanical Garden which includes a park

North York

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers love North York for its popular shops, and you can see more of Toronto by jumping on the metro at Sheppard West Station or Wilson Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Scotiabank Pond.

North York
Toronto Zoo which includes a playground and rides as well as a large group of people

Scarborough

5/5(1 area review)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Scarborough. Spend some time visiting top spots like Scarborough Town Centre, and catch the metro at Scarborough Centre Station or McCowan Station to see more of the area.

Scarborough
Etobicoke which includes street scenes

Etobicoke

4/5(20 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Etobicoke. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sherway Gardens, and catch the metro at Islington Station or Royal York Station to see more of the area.

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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.

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Toronto Entertainment District

Travellers choose Toronto Entertainment District for its popular aquarium. Hop aboard the metro at Spadina Ave at Bremner Blvd North Side Stop or Spadina Ave at Front St West North Side Stop and check out top sights like Rogers Centre.

Toronto Entertainment District
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$290 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$290
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,548 reviews)
"Excellent location for traveller arriving by public transport, only 4 subway stops from Union Station, then a 1 minute walk to the Hotel, easily walkable from Union Station also if no luggage. Shops,bars and restaurants all close by as well as all major attractions which are within walkable distance. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$236 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$236
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (12,297 reviews)
"Walkable distance from many landmarks downtown. Nice, lively, vibrant and safe quarter."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

4 out of 5
108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON
The price is AU$291 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$291
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,159 reviews)
"It was a great experience staying at Double Tree. It is definitely safe in surrounding areas."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One King West Hotel & Residence

One King West Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10,991 reviews)
"Everyone at the hotel were very nice and friendly. Hotel was clean and close to everything. Would recommend strangely to stay at this hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

One King West Hotel & Residence
Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto

Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto

4 out of 5
251 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Scotiabank Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (499 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto
RivetStays - The York

RivetStays - The York

3 out of 5
12 York St, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Scotiabank Arena and Ripley's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
"Everything clean. Staff responsive."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

RivetStays - The York
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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