The Best Hotels in Halifax, Nova Scotia
![Enjoy expansive views from atop Halifax’s Citadel Hill](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cfarjg-e1622460512527.webp)
Halifax, Canada’s east coast gateway, has a pretty harborfront, photogenic architecture, a buzzing bar scene and more. Whether you’re touring the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or soaking up watery views from the 18th-century citadel, there’s a proper seaside feel at every corner. When you visit, you’ll want a hotel with just as much character as the city. Here’s our pick of the top Halifax Hotels – bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Star of the Sea Bed and Breakfast
Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Inn
![Star of the Sea Bed and Breakfast room with four poster bed, white walls and wood floors](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/star-of-the-sea-bed-and-breakfast.webp)
With a seaside location, a historical clapboard exterior and the rambling greenery of the York Redoubt National Historic Site, it doesn’t get much more Halifax than this. Once a chapel, the Star of the Sea has been transformed into a homey but romantic B&B that’s favored by local people for intimate wedding ceremonies and honeymooning couples who appreciate its canopied beds and fresh white tones. Take a dip in the heated pool, then enjoy watching lobster boats bobbing past on the waves.
2. The Prince George Hotel
Hotel
![A spacious, light-filled suite at the Prince George Hotel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/prince-george-hotel.webp)
3. Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites
Hotel, Boutique Hotel
![The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites elegant lounge with glass table and fireplace](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-lord-nelson-hotel-suites.webp)
Named after Admiral Horatio Nelson – appropriate given Halifax’s maritime history – the Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites overlooks the city’s Victorian-era public gardens, landscaped with ponds, a bandstand and photogenic carpet beds. And with its wood-paneled and white interiors, the long-established hotel feels just as regal. Some suites come with roaring fireplaces and wet bars; all rooms feature Aveda spa products and modern decor. Visit the Arms Restaurant when you’re craving east coast-style pub grub, such as a lobster roll with fries.
4. Hotel Halifax
Hotel
![Hotel Halifax indoor pool with plants and chairs, skylights](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hotel-halifax.webp)
If you’re a business traveler, you’ll appreciate Hotel Halifax’s central location, steps from main business sites, including the city’s convention center. It also has an on-site spa, complete with its barefoot massages, a sauna, a 24-hour gym and a sizeable pool. If you can’t be bothered to head out after a long day working, the Harbour City Bar & Grill is on hand for a feast of prime rib or gourmet grilled cheese.
5. The Barrington Hotel
Hotel
![The Barrington Hotel indoor pool with gym and steps](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-barrington-hotel.webp)
With its waterfront location, historical facade and a clutch of bellhops wearing kilts, the Barrington Hotel channels Halifax’s unique maritime heritage (which, if you didn’t realize, includes a fair dose of Scottish influence). Despite the fun initial quirks, most of the rooms keep things modern, with a neutral vibe of creams, browns and whites – you won’t feel stuck in the past here. Take away a quick lunch from the on-site restaurant, Tempo Food + Drink, if you want to spend the day out exploring.
6. Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
Hotel, Chain Hotel
![Four Points by Sheraton Halifax lounge with wood floor, tv and desk](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/four-points-by-sheraton-halifax.webp)
In a glossy modern building, tucked among the restaurants, bars and ice-cream shops on the city’s boardwalk waterfront, the Four Points by Sheraton Halifax might not be reinventing the wheel in terms of offerings, but it’s a solid, good-value stay. A spacious lobby gives you the space to sip a coffee or read a book; simple modern rooms come with workstations as well as mini-fridges and free wifi. An on-site gym will appeal to health nuts.
7. The Westin Nova Scotian
Hotel
![The Westin Nova Scotian bedroom and lounge with tv, terrace and desk](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-westin-nova-scotian.webp)
When you stay at the Westin Nova Scotian on the weekend, you can start your days at the Seaport Farmers’ Market – this emporium of rainbow vegetables, baked goods and souvenirs is just a few steps away. Here on a weekday? Take your breakfast at Seaport Social, a bright space serving flavorful dishes such as fish cake benedict and ricotta and lemon pancakes. The 1930s building – it has a rather grand, columned entrance – comes with a fitness studio and views over the city and water.
8. The Halliburton
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![The Halliburton room with chandelier, carpets and bright colorscheme](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-halliburton.webp)
Looking for more hotels in Nova Scotia? Check out our guide to the best hotels in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the best boutique hotels in Halifax or save a bit of cash with the best budget hotels in Halifax – bookable on Culture Trip.