The Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Toronto

Sunshine pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of these tidy one-bedroom vacation rentals in a former office tower in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood. The re-imagined spaces sleep two, with modern kitchenettes and contemporary decor. Ovens are absent, but restaurants are plentiful just outside the door. A hot spot for art lovers, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Gardiner Art Museum are just steps away.

Combining a historic building and a modern tower in the Financial District was a good call for One King West. You can choose from cozy studio suites that sleep two with gleaming rainshower baths in the historic wing, or Tower Suites for up to four guests with outstanding city views and deep soaker tubs. Well-equipped kitchenettes are standard in all the vacation rentals at this Toronto hotel. The Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower, and the Distillery District within a 10-minute stroll.

Glass balconies make it clear that nothing will come between you and the views at Life Suites. These one-bedroom Toronto vacation apartments, sleeping up to three, have full-size appliances and shower-tub combinations, great for washing away the sand after a trip to Sugar Beach. The CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame are right outside the lobby. Take the long view from the rooftop patio and pool.

Lights, action, Avalon. You’ll feel like a star at these sleek, sophisticated condos. Interior glass walls let the sun and views pour in. Each condo has a dedicated dining area and work space plus a fully equipped kitchen. Choose from units that sleep from two to four guests. Yorkville is a favourite luxury shopping destination for celebrities and locals alike. Keep your eyes open for stars on the Bloor Street “Mink Mile”, especially during the Toronto International Film Festival.

With stained-glass windows salvaged from the iconic Honest Ed’s discount store a couple of blocks down Bathurst Street, this one-bedroom vacation apartment in Toronto has history woven into its architecture. Heated floors, a metallic feature splashback and plenty of bespoke woodwork add contemporary comforts to this turn-of-the-century property, which is typical of the Annex, a bohemian neighborhood on the northern edge of downtown. You’ll be within walking distance of the University of Toronto, the Royal Ontario Museum and the grand Casa Loma mansion.

You’re only a 20-minute walk east of the skyscrapers of downtown Toronto, here. However, when you’re nestled on the comfy leather couch with your feet up in front of the roaring fireplace, you could swear you were hiding in some remote log cabin in the Rockies. This tiny one-bedroom loft boasts more exposed timber than a virgin forest, an old-school log fire and a breezy outdoor hammock for summer. This cottage’s cozy feel extends to the neighborhood it calls home – laid-back Leslieville is littered with organic grocers, relaxed cafes, plus artisanal butchers, bakeries and cheese shops.