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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Victoria Harbour

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Lobby
A short walk from Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Q At The Empress - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel near Victoria Harbour
Located close to Royal BC Museum and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • A computer station, newspapers in the reception and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Helms Inn boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, kitchenettes and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Helms Inn
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Victoria
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is Helms Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helms Inn?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helms Inn on 6 Nov 2025 start from AU$159.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Helms Inn?

Self-parking is available for CAD 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Helms Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Helms Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Helms Inn located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Thunderbird Park and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

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Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1015 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1458 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean refurbished rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean,quiet comfy beds and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to place in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT STAFF, CONVENIENT LOCATION, CLEAN FACILITY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the staff were very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice suite and location is close to all the downtown amenities. The price was good. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place for extended stays. They provide all you need! Laundry facility was appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again and would not hesitate to recommend Helms Inn for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay really cozy and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice staff. Very cute and clean hotel. The Reno and decor of the room was top shelf. Can not wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

aspasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect with our stay. Excellent location and very clean. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very homey and the staff are nice and easy check in. The room is very clean and it feels home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great suite room with comfy sofa bed! Wonderful location across street from Beacon Hill Park and walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean room. Heat worked well and was needed since it was chilly during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy walk to shopping and restaurants. The area is quiet but close to everything you need while in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facilities were excellent and well stocked with things you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good option for exploring downtown Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025