The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Toronto

Brimming with local art, food and music, The Annex is a home away from home. Rooms at this Toronto bed and breakfast sleep between two and four guests, and have a fresh feel with whitewashed walls, wooden floors and crisp linen. Toronto touches are everywhere, from the art on the wall to the books on the shelf. The Brunswick Patio is the place for breakfast – tuck into pastries from nearby bakery Mabel’s while watching the world go by from the street-level window.

For something a little more Scottish, book a stay at The Tartan House, which has a real Highland feel to it. Walls are painted in rich reds and bedspreads, chairs and tablecloths feature tartan patterns. There are just three guest rooms at this bed and breakfast in Toronto – in king, queen and single sizes – so you’ll feel welcomed and at home straight away. Breakfast is a hearty four-course affair – arrive hungry.

Located near the Queen St. and Sullivan St. streetcar stops, this hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms – and is next door to a great cafe for breakfast. The decor is minimalist – think whitewashed brick walls and unfussy wood furnishings. The hotel has a restaurant that opens for lunch and dinner, but in the morning you’ll be spoilt for choice with nearby cafes. Try the Dark Horse Espresso Bar for your caffeine and pastry fix.

Breakfast is served with herbs from the garden at this friendly and centrally-located B&B in Toronto. There are three, traditionally-styled rooms with elegant touches, such bay windows, hardwood floors, private decks and ornate fireplaces. The garden patio is ideal after a day’s exploring, which is easy given the location – you’re in the Cabbagetown district, a 15-minute walk to the Eaton Centre, or 20 minutes to the St Lawrence Market.

Despite being set inside an elegant townhouse, there’s a relaxed vibe at this B&B positioned in the Seaton Village area of Toronto. Relax in the communal living area and sit down to a hot breakfast cooked by hosts Doug and Lisa, who are on hand with recommendations of things to do in the area. Rooms feature lovely touches, such as antique furnishings and vintage snowshoes decorating the walls.

Tucked away on a tree-filled side street, this bed and breakfast is located in Toronto’s vibrant Gay Village, within walking distance to the swanky shopping districts of Yonge Street and Yorkville as well as the Royal Ontario and Gardiner museums. Considering the building dates back to 1887, the guest rooms are surprisingly modern and well-equipped. The Violet room, which features a private sundeck, is the best of the seven rooms.

Indulge in la dolce vita of Toronto’s Italian quarter by staying at this restored home, with four suite options each featuring plush robes, a cozy gas fireplace and a warm welcome from canine hosts, Flossie and Maggie the pugs. Breakfasts are all organic, seasonal and locally sourced – portion sizes are ample, giving you fuel to explore the indie shops along College Street or the artsy vendors and craft breweries of nearby funky Kensington Market. If that doesn’t get you to 10,000 steps, the B&B offers a fitness room with treadmill, elliptical, lifecycle and free weights.

Get a dose of ship life in the big city with a stay at this sleek boat/hotel at Toronto’s Harbourfront, located in a marina on Lake Ontario. There are three cozy ship guestrooms as well as communal areas on the deck to soak in the sun, before or after land excursions. Guests can request a suggested itinerary to experience Toronto as a first-timer, family or for sports fans. Or you can also opt for a two-day vacation package, which includes a cruise on Lake Ontario, a bike ride around the nearby beaches and an excursion to the historic Distillery District.

This B&B is located within a historic home near Toronto’s oldest green space, High Park. This renovated residence combines contemporary rooms with period details like leaded glass windows, hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace in the family room. Breakfasts are all vegetarian with vegan options; tea and coffee are unlimited and available all day. Located near Bloor West Village and Roncesvalles, this B&B is a perfect base from which to explore the many Eastern European restaurants nearby. In the spring, the park is cherry blossom central.

Transformed from a convenience store into an art gallery/B&B by a pair of artists, this Queen West accommodation is within close reach of the Parkdale neighborhood and the King Street West Entertainment District. Choose from one of five contemporary rooms on the second floor, each decorated with local and international modern art (available for purchase). Guests are treated to the daily breakfast buffet within the main floor exhibition space (which also features an in-house gift shop of local artsy souvenirs).