Toronto

Travel Guide

Toronto
Toronto featuring night scenes, a river or creek and a skyscraper
Toronto
Toronto
Old Town showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

Probably the most popular city in Canada,Toronto is a diverse cultural destination that ishighly regarded for its museums, concerts, family entertainment, sportsstadiums and craft beers. Visit a gallery, taste aromatic craft beers, enjoyone of its many music festivals or explore Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islandsin this fun Canadian city.

Toronto has alwaysbeen a popular international destination. Since the British founded a colony inthe 18th century the immigrants have kept coming. Today, nearly three millionpeople live here, with more than 130 languages ​​and dialects spoken in thecity. Experience the multicultural diversity of the city in neighbourhoods likeChinatown, Greektown, Little Italy and Kensington Market.

Many attractions are within reach of the wellorganized public transport system in Toronto oryou can simply explore by foot follow the PATH, the world largest undergroundshopping mall with 28 kilometres of underground passages and shops that rununderneath downtown Toronto.

Visit historic buildings and cultural exhibitionsin Yorkville and the Distillery District. Relax in High Park and TorontoBotanical Garden or try your courage in the 356-metre Edge Walk along thefacade of the CN Tower. Experience baseball and football games at the RogersCentre and get a photo with the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Two other attractions not to be missed are theRoyal Ontario Museum with its beautiful architecture, Casa Loma and the ArtGallery of Ontario, where you can enjoy excellent art, both local andinternational. Rummage the fashion stores in the Toronto Eaton Centre or buyfresh food and curios on the St. Lawrence Market. If you’re travelling with thefamily, don’t miss the Toronto Zoo and Canada's Wonderland, which are perfectfor outings with the kids.

Winters in Toronto aretypically cold, like most of Canada, and while the summers can sometimes getvery hot, they’re usually mild and pleasant – perfect for a little stroll inthe park. Throughout the year, the Harbourfront Centre organizes culturalevents including SING!, Toronto VocalArts Festival and the Caribbean carnival.

If you’re in Canada then it’d be almost criminalnot to make the 90-minute trip to NiagaraFalls. Take a trip on Yonge Street, one of the longest roads in theworld that runs past Lake Ontario, through the Canadian wilderness, stretchingonto Lake Simcoe.

Each year 21 million people visit the city and mostcountries run direct flights to Toronto International Airport. The location ofthe city on Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, along with its culturaldiversity, only goes a short way to explaining why Toronto is such a populardestination – if you really want to know, you’d better book your own triptoday.

Where to stay in Toronto

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

Downtown Toronto

4/5(483 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

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

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

4/5(5 area reviews)

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 featuring street scenes

Etobicoke

3.5/5(44 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.

Etobicoke
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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.

Old Toronto
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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 €179 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€179
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 Sept 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 €134 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€134
10 Oct - 11 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 Sept 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 €165 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€165
13 Oct - 14 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 Sept 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 Sept 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! (500 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 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! (549 reviews)
"We loved it. Great location and great accommodations. Very nice staff. We will return"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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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Reviews of Toronto

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
195
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
128
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Best place on the planet

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you want to get around the city very easily we used Uber. Very convenient, quick and cheap. All cars and drivers clean and professional!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As a single visitor, l felt safe going out and felt really glad that l didn't need to have someone with me. Although it was really nice to have a good friend take me to see Niagra Falls. I will be returning.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great city, plenty to see and do. Locals are very friendly and helpful. Transportation can be quite restrictive if parts of the Streetcar network are out of action but this is rare.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It's a great city, a whole series of interlocking neighbourhoods, all slightly different. Very walkable. Lots of unique entertainment, from the great old band venues like the Horseshoe, to lovely unique theatre venues,great cinema and in the summer,

5/5 - Excellent

PeterS

I love this city. Best in North America. Been back many times.