Downtown Halifax
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Popular places to visit
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Explore Nova Scotia with Bundled Self Guided Audio Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Halifax
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Front desk staff were very kind and the check-in/check-out process was smooth and easy. The room itself was spacious and the bed extremely comfortable. Breakfast had a good selection. My only complaint is that my room was not serviced during one of my nights despite hanging the sign on the door (but ...
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff… disappointed saunas we’re not operating.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Staff was great! Very clean. Restaurant was good with more great
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hotel Halifax
The newly renovated room was beautiful, very clean and offered everything we needed! We had wonderful view of Halifax harbour.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Room was great
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Awesome rooms staff was very friendly made us feel welcome
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax
South End
South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.
Armview
When in Armview, you can plan a visit to Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westmount
While Westmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Melville Cove
When in Melville Cove, you can plan a visit to Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowie Hill
When in Cowie Hill, you can plan a visit to Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
