What's Downtown Toronto Like?

People go to Downtown Toronto to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and to explore its green spaces like Yonge-Dundas Square. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's theater scene and selection of shops. Royal Alexandra Theatre and Princess of Wales Theatre are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Toronto?

We have 1239 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Toronto:

Shangri-la hotel Toronto

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, spa

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Walkable location

TVHR - Luxury Condos in Heart of Downtown

City-center condo with kitchen, balcony

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

InterContinental Toronto Yorkville

4-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Steam room • Fitness center • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location

A Seaton Dream B&B

3.5-star B&B

• • Free parking • Free WiFi

The Omni King Edward Hotel

Luxury hotel with spa, restaurant

• • 24-hour health club • Bar • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Toronto

Downtown Toronto is located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the heart of Old Toronto.

Flying to:

• • Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ), 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Downtown Toronto
• • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Downtown Toronto

Traveling to Downtown Toronto by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Union Station
• • Exhibition Station

Getting to Downtown Toronto on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Queen St West at Soho St Stop
• • Queen St West at John St Stop
• • Queen St West at Peter St Stop

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Toronto

What to See in Downtown Toronto

• • Nathan Phillips Square
• • Metro Toronto Convention Centre
• • CN Tower
• • Yonge-Dundas Square
• • Rogers Centre

Things to Do in Downtown Toronto

• • Royal Alexandra Theatre
• • Princess of Wales Theatre
• • Toronto Eaton Centre
• • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
• • Hockey Hall of Fame

Other Popular Downtown Toronto Attractions

• • Scotiabank Arena
• • Harbourfront Centre
• • St. Lawrence Market
• • Royal Ontario Museum
• • Art Gallery of Ontario

When Is the Best Time to Visit Old Toronto?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 67°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 30°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, August, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)