Hotels in Victoria, British Columbia

Strathcona Hotel

Old Town & Chinatown · Victoria, British Columbia

Strathcona Hotel 1

Axel’s take

A strong downtown base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A historic 3-star hotel within a downtown nightlife complex

The Strathcona is a historic 3-star hotel sharing a downtown block with pubs and entertainment venues. It's a strong pick for exploring Victoria on foot, with the Inner Harbour, restaurants and museums nearby. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, updated rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. For its class, it delivers good comfort and convenience without luxury pretensions.

The catch is sleep: nightlife is part of the property, not just something nearby. Multiple guests report bass, rooftop parties and street noise into the early hours, although others describe quiet stays. Room size varies, so choose carefully and request a room away from entertainment venues. Parking costs extra and is off-site; the rooftop patio is currently closed for the season. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone prioritizing restful evenings.

Rooms
Refurbished rooms with air conditioning, mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi; sizes and noise exposure vary.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent guest reviews.
Service
Front-desk friendliness and helpfulness receive frequent praise.
Amenities
Pubs, dining and entertainment on-site; rooftop patio currently closed for the season.
Fees and surprises
Parking is charged separately and located within a block; request a room away from nightlife.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

919 Douglas Street, Victoria

Central Douglas Street setting, walkable to the Inner Harbour, museums and restaurants.

Amenities and check-in

Pubs, dining and entertainment on-site; rooftop patio currently closed for the season.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Game room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • Accessible parking
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Strathcona Hotel — Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Strathcona Hotel is a historic 3-star hotel within a downtown nightlife complex in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Address: 919 Douglas Street, Victoria. Property ID: 1452144.

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$291$334 on Expedia$43 less (13%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $264 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $257.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$127.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $252.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $230 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $230 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $278 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$137 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $176 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$92 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $177 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$91 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $223 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$92 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$92 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $232 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 14 nights priced

#6 of 6 hotels in Old Town & Chinatown by Axel's take. Old Town & Chinatown is #1 of 5 places to stay in Victoria, British Columbia. The best hotels in Old Town & Chinatown, ranked · Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong downtown base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet. A historic 3-star hotel within a downtown nightlife complex, scored for what it is.

The Strathcona is a historic 3-star hotel sharing a downtown block with pubs and entertainment venues. It's a strong pick for exploring Victoria on foot, with the Inner Harbour, restaurants and museums nearby. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, updated rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. For its class, it delivers good comfort and convenience without luxury pretensions.

The catch is sleep: nightlife is part of the property, not just something nearby. Multiple guests report bass, rooftop parties and street noise into the early hours, although others describe quiet stays. Room size varies, so choose carefully and request a room away from entertainment venues. Parking costs extra and is off-site; the rooftop patio is currently closed for the season. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone prioritizing restful evenings.

  • Best for: Sightseers exploring without a car; Nightlife-loving couples and friends; Travelers seeking central mid-range comfort

  • Watch out for: Late-night music and street noise; Variable room sizes; Paid off-site parking

  • Location: Central Douglas Street setting, walkable to the Inner Harbour, museums and restaurants.

  • Rooms: Refurbished rooms with air conditioning, mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi; sizes and noise exposure vary.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews.

  • Service: Front-desk friendliness and helpfulness receive frequent praise.

  • Amenities: Pubs, dining and entertainment on-site; rooftop patio currently closed for the season.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is charged separately and located within a block; request a room away from nightlife.

Axel's opinion of Strathcona Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Strathcona Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 919 Douglas Street, Victoria
  • Amenities: No pool, Game room, Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Victoria, British Columbia

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Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Suite with city view (sofa)

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  • Beds: full double bed

Studio

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Standard Studio

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

Grand Villa

Grand Double Villa (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Cottage

Deluxe Cottage

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