Toronto Hotels

Toronto Hotels

Although it's Canada's most populated city; Toronto is a friendly and welcoming place to stay, with a multicultural population and a busy cultural calendar. Perched on Lake Ontario, the city has both modern business districts full of shiny skyscrapers, and beautifully preserved historic areas where industrial architecture has been turned into unique shops and restaurants. Whether you're here on a business trip, or enjoying a city break, try to make some time to stroll through the different neighborhoods, with somewhere to suit all kinds of travelers.

Things to see

If there's a big ice hockey or basketball game on, then the modern Air Canada Centre is the place to be, with thrilling NHL and NBA action from the local teams. Toronto is a sport obsessed city, and whether you share their enthusiasm, or simply want to soak up the lively atmosphere, catching a game is a great way to spend an evening. The center doubles up as a concert venue, with gigs from big name rock and pop acts packing out the stadium. If your tastes are more towards the classical, then the Royal Conservatory of Music has a vast, wood paneled auditorium with perfect acoustics. On the calendar you'll find concerts from the masters of their instruments, as well as showcases by the up and coming conservatory students. Toronto Zoo lies just outside the city center, with over 700 acres of exhibits, themed around different areas of the world. In one day you can explore the African Savanna, seeing rhinos and zebras up close, before moving onto the rainforest with monkeys swinging through the trees. There's also an area dedicated to Canada's own creatures, from grizzly bears to buffalo, which you can safely view up close.

Hotels in Toronto

Visiting Toronto suits all sorts of budgets, with a wide range of accommodation from affordable inns to 5 star hotels. If you're looking for luxury hotels in Toronto, then you'll find many stylish high rise hotels in the city center, including 24 hour facilities such as health clubs and business centers. Most hotels offer free WiFi, and have extras such as indoor pools, restaurants, bars, and terraces where you can enjoy the city view. If you're traveling in Toronto on a budget, then there are more affordable hotels based outside the center, with excellent public transport links to the main attractions. Here you'll enjoy facilities such as free parking, and complimentary continental breakfasts to set you up for a long day of sightseeing.

Where to stay

Downtown Toronto is made up of many charming districts, each with its own distinct personality. The Distillery District is made up of Victorian, industrial style architecture that has been turned into hip restaurants and bars. It's also a great spot for shopping, with boutiques selling handmade jewelry and clothing, and a famous Christmas market which brings a cozy holiday atmosphere to the district. The Garden District is where you'll find the city's botanical gardens, as well as a broad selection of architecture from grand churches to cool art deco theaters. As the name suggests, it's also the area that's famous for park lands, with perfectly manicured lawns where you can escape from the busy city.

How to get to Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport is one of Canada's largest, with a huge number of domestic and international flights coming through on a regular basis. The airport is about half an hour from downtown by car, although as with any city, traffic can really slow you down. Public transport connects the airport to the city, you simply take a bus from your terminal to either Yorkdale or Kipling station on the Toronto Metro, and you can then take a service into downtown, with the total journey taking around an hour. Union Station is also a popular arrival point, with Via Rail services connecting Toronto to cities around Canada, as well as Amtrak services to New York City. There are also suburban Go Transit trains for commuters, as well as linking to Toronto to Niagara Falls.