Where to stay in Toronto

Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guidance for Toronto, Canada: which areas suit which travellers, what they cost, and the stays we list in each.

Queen West (3) — Galleries, bars, boutiques Bar and gallery strips running west from downtown, busy every night.
The Annex (3) — Victorians, students, bookshops Brick Victorians near the university with cafes along Bloor.
Downtown Toronto (3) — Towers, waterfront, PATH Walk to the CN Tower, the islands ferry and most of the museums.
Kensington Market (2) — Vintage stalls, murals A few blocks of produce shops, taquerias and second-hand clothes.
Leslieville (3) — Brunch strip, young families Queen East's cafes and brunch spots with the beach a walk away.
Distillery District (4) — Cobblestones, Victorian brick Pedestrian brick lanes of restaurants and galleries in old distillery buildings.

The Drake Hotel — Queen West ($). Art-first boutique, rooftop patio, streetcar to BMO Field
Chelsea Hotel Toronto — Downtown ($). Family-friendly indoor pool, connected to the PATH
Fairmont Royal York — Union Station ($$). Grand dame across from Union — one train stop to stadium
Ace Hotel Toronto — Garment District ($$). Concrete-and-oak design landmark near King West
Kensington Market flats — Kensington ($). Vintage shops, tacos, and vinyl bars on your doorstep
Liberty Village lofts — Liberty Village ($). Warehouse conversions minutes from BMO Field