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Old Town & Chinatown, Victoria, British Columbia hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
5★ from $535 $555 $505 $1,296 $582
3★ from $227 $249 $213 $543 $226
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown $535 $555 $505 $1,296 $582
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown $420 $406 $403 $967 $415
3★ Hotel Rialto · Old Town & Chinatown $333 $289 $263 $703 $290
3★ Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel · Old Town & Chinatown $227 $249 $213 $543 $226

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
5★ from $438 $609 $502 $499 — — $840
3★ from $210 $220 $212 $210 $561 $242 $317
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown $438 $609 $502 $499 — — $840
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown $371 $386 $395 $420 $1,222 $560 $627
3★ Hotel Rialto · Old Town & Chinatown $250 $298 $276 $261 $709 $317 $417
3★ Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel · Old Town & Chinatown $210 $220 $212 $210 $561 $242 $317

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
5★ from $545 $438 $499 $502 $707 $494
3★ from $212 $204 $210 $212 $306 $210
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown $545 $438 $499 $502 $707 $494
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown $305 $301 $302 $310 $460 $303
3★ Hotel Rialto · Old Town & Chinatown $288 $229 $248 $234 $351 $258
3★ Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel · Old Town & Chinatown $212 $204 $210 $212 $306 $210

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Axel's take on Old Town & Chinatown: #1 of 5 in Victoria, British Columbia, 8.4/10

Choose historic streets and better evenings over guaranteed quiet. Old Town leads for nearby dining, strong hotels and historic character, with easy sightseeing access; value is middling and late-night quiet less reliable.

Stay around lower Johnson, Wharf and Fisgard streets for Victoria's strongest mix of heritage lanes, independent shopping and evenings out. Market Square and Fan Tan Alley give daytime wandering a focus, while nearby restaurants range from Chinese bakeries to wine-led dinner rooms. This feels less ceremonious than the harbourfront.

It is not the quiet choice: pubs, music and late diners make the exact street and room position matter. I would pick it for food-focused or LGBTQ+ nightlife trips, but send light sleepers and families seeking a calmer evening routine toward James Bay.

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Strathcona is cheaper than most here, but late-night noise is a real trade-off. Paying more for Victoria Regent buys large kitchen suites; Magnolia, one of the priciest picks, emphasizes attentive boutique service instead. Neither upgrade is essential if you'll be out all day and mainly want a central bed. Typical rates with Axel here run from $131 a night at Strathcona Hotel to $293 at The Magnolia Hotel and Spa (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Old Town & Chinatown, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. The Magnolia Hotel and Spa 9.3/10, small luxury boutique hotel near Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Choose Magnolia for attentive boutique luxury and walkability, not resort-style facilities. Why it's here: attentive boutique service and spotless rooms for a walkable couples' city break. Accept: no pool or hot tub; views and fireplaces vary. $241 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites 9.1/10, independent mid-range waterfront hotel with apartment-sized suites. A standout for spacious harbour-view suites, helpful staff and a walkable downtown base. Why it's here: apartment-sized waterfront suites with kitchens and balconies for families or longer stays. Accept: most suites lack air-conditioning; standard rooms are much smaller. $175 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Hotel Rialto 8.8/10, historic mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Victoria. A strong downtown base, with standout staff and a few practical compromises. Why it's here: personal service and air-conditioned boutique comfort near Chinatown's shops and restaurants. Accept: limited paid parking across the street and nearby construction. $125 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel 8.4/10, mid-range heritage hotel in downtown Victoria. A strong downtown base with standout staff, but light sleepers should look elsewhere. Why it's here: helpful staff and practical kitchen-suite options in the downtown shopping and dining core. Accept: street and nightclub noise; housekeeping needs advance requests. $110 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel 8.1/10, historic 3-star all-suite hotel above a pub in Old Town. Spacious Old Town suites deliver character and convenience, but quiet nights aren’t guaranteed. Why it's here: spacious heritage suites with full kitchens beside Chinatown. Accept: pub noise, no air-conditioning and stairs within some suites. $122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  6. Strathcona Hotel 8.0/10, historic 3-star hotel within a downtown nightlife complex. A strong downtown base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet. Why it's here: a cheaper central base for travelers who want nightlife on-site. Accept: late-night music, street noise and variable room sizes. $106 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Bedford Regency Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · 2-star, Wyndham Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $94 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Strathcona Hotel · 3-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $116 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel · 3-star, Best Western Plus Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $120 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Rialto · 3-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $132 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel · 3-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $140 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Island Travel Inn · 2-star Dec 25 to Dec 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults $104 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites · 3-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $160 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria · 4-star, DoubleTree Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $161 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Waddington Flats · 2-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $206 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · 3-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $247 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · 5-star Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $269 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Fairmont Empress · 4-star, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $497 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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