Victoria is a beautiful city on the coast of Vancouver Island. It’s easily one of the best places to visit in Canada. When you visit, make sure to book a stay at one of these stunning places.
The Best Airbnbs in Victoria, BC
Victoria Cottage
- Location: Greater Victoria
- Beds: 1
- Guests: 2
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $99 CAD/night (2-night minimum)
This unique little Airbnb cottage is perfect for a couple. The unit is located next to a private home in a quiet neighborhood, but still close to the city’s hotspots. It’s a studio apartment with a queen-sized loft bed (via ladder access), very bright and airy, and with everything you need for your stay: full bathroom, full kitchen, and living room area. Outside, you have access to a private patio.
Location-wise, you couldn’t ask for a better spot. The neighborhood is just a few minutes’ walk to Cadboro Bay, a 10-minute drive from downtown Victoria, and a 20-minute drive to the world-famous Butchart Gardens.
Beautiful Modern Barn Suite Close to VGH
- Location: Saanich
- Beds: 3
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $87 CAD/night
It might look like a barn on the outside but the inside is anything but rustic. This unique Airbnb is located in Saanich, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Victoria. The property is a converted barn; the outside maintains its original shape and style while the inside features bright, minimalist boho decor.
The suite has everything you could need for your stay: a full kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and even a dedicated workspace if you’re a remote worker.
The barn has a back deck with cushioned seating, perfect for relaxing in the quiet, woodsy area. There are two double-bed bedrooms, and the living room couch doubles as a pull-out bed, for a total of up to four guests.
Bright, 3BR Historic Loft
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 4
- Guests: 7
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $383 CAD/night (3-night minimum)
It’s rare to find heritage lofts that sleep more than four, but this beautiful Airbnb sleeps up to seven. The loft is located in historic Victoria, just steps away from Chinatown, shops, restaurants, and fun cafés. The ceilings are an astonishing 18 feet high, and massively tall windows let in ample natural light.
The place has exposed brick, luxury furnishings and kitchenware, and high-end mattresses for your best sleep ever.
The upper loft has a king bedroom and a double bedroom, the main level bedroom has a queen bedroom, and the living room couch becomes a pull-out, to comfortably sleep up to seven guests. After a day exploring the city, relaxing here will be something to look forward to.
Amante Luxury Garden Cottage
- Location: Prospect Lake
- Beds: 1
- Guests: 2
- Superhost: No
- Price: $179 CAD/night
If you’re looking for an Airbnb in Victoria that’s a little removed from the action, this would be perfect. Located about a 20-minute drive north of downtown Victoria, this is a cottage-like getaway near Prospect Lake. The property is located on 10 acres of forest, with gardens, park areas, and a creek adjacent to the cottage.
Inside, the studio Airbnb has a fresh modern design, with a full kitchen and bathroom and a plush queen-sized bed. On the enclosed outdoor patio, there is a private hot tub, and fluffy robes and slippers are provided for your comfort. The best part; mornings include a three-course gourmet breakfast provided by the hosts.
Luxury Townhouse on Quebec Street
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 2
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $98 CAD/night (2-night minimum)
This luxury townhome is located in the James Bay neighborhood of Victoria, southwest of downtown Victoria. This is the oldest neighborhood in the city, best known for its Victorian houses. The Airbnb occupies the lower, ground level of the home.
The interior is clean and bright, with minimalist decor and tons of natural light. It includes a full kitchen with a bar seating island and a full bathroom.
The townhouse is only a few minutes’ walk from Fisherman’s Wharf, one of Victoria’s most immersive things to do. Here you’ll find brightly painted houseboats with artists selling their work and kiosks of the freshest fish and chips you’ll ever taste.
Take the walkway that follows the water into the heart of downtown Victoria to see the Parliament Building, Beacon Hill Park, and the Royal BC Museum.
Holiday Home at the Lake
- Location: Langford
- Beds: 3
- Guests: 6
- Superhost: No
- Price: $160 CAD/night (2-night minimum)
This beautiful duplex is located at Langford Lake, just a 20-minute drive east of downtown Victoria. The inside features clean, eclectic-modern decor, an open concept kitchen, washer and dryer, and a comfy living room area. The duplex is located directly across the street from Langford Lake, which is a swimming lake very popular in the warmer months.
Three bedrooms sleep a total of six people, perfect for groups of friends, or larger families who want to stay close to the capital city in a quiet area. There is a backyard area with a deck and seating area, and if you want to explore the area, be sure to check out the Goldstream waterfall hike.
Updated Heritage Laneway Loft with Patio
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 2
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $116 CAD/night
This is a stunning loft apartment in the heart of downtown Victoria. The unit is in a heritage building, and the unit maintains its original interior brick walls. The combo of white walls, brick, wood, and iron give this space a modern industrial chic feel.
The place has a full kitchen, eating area, living room, and bathroom. Unique decor pieces feature throughout the apartment, and a queen-sized bed is located in the upper loft by staircase. The living room couch sleeps an additional 2 guests.
This neighborhood is close to amazing restaurants, quaint and Instagrammable cafés, and unique shopping boutiques. It’s also located near the Dallas Road Walkway, which follows the harbor coastline to the Parliament and Empress Hotel.
Modern and Charming Courtyard Abode
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 1
- Guests: 2
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $121 CAD/night
This beautiful studio apartment is the kind of place you’d easily want to live forever. The decor is minimal but has statement touches, splashes of color, and interior brick walls. It’s small, but well-laid out and offers a full kitchen, full bathroom, queen bedroom area, and even an electric fireplace.
Without a doubt, the crown jewel of this apartment is the private outdoor courtyard, which has faux grass carpeting, a seating area, and a barbeque.
The entrance is nestled down one of Victoria’s iconic brick passageways right in Chinatown, meaning that some of Victoria’s best and most famous eateries, shops, and pubs are only a few minutes away on foot.
Downtown Waterfront Oasis
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 2
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $174 CAD/night
This sleek and modern one-bedroom condo is right on Victoria’s famed waterfront. It’s been fully (and recently) renovated, is pet-friendly, and is located within walking distance to Chinatown, Victoria’s inner harbor, the Royal BC Museum, and the city’s shopping district.
Inside, there’s a living room area with a wall-mounted TV, fireplace, and stunning harbor views. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal, and there’s also a dining table area for 4.
The bedroom has floor to ceiling windows, and the living room couch transforms into a pull-out. The best part; a skeleton staircase leads from the living room up into your private rooftop patio.
Oakleigh Carriage House
- Location: Saanich
- Beds: 4
- Guests: 6
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $232 CAD/night
Think of this as your own private cottage. Located just north of downtown Victoria in neighboring Saanich, this little haven is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Victoria but tucked away in a quiet and welcoming neighborhood of family homes. This is an open-concept cottage, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and tons of natural light that make the space spacious and comfy.
There are two bedrooms (one located in the staircase-accessible loft), and the living room couch is a pull-out bed, for a combined total of 6 guests. There is a TV, a full kitchen, living room area, dining table, and walk-in shower bathroom.
This self-contained unit is perfect for larger families or friends traveling together that like their peace and quiet, but don’t want to be too far from the city sights.
Executive Bear Mountain Home
- Location: Langford
- Beds: 4
- Guests: 8
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $350 CAD/night (2-night minimum)
This home is perfect if you want a little bit of everything; luxury, natural scenery, city proximity. This stunning Airbnb is located at the top of Bear Mountain, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Victoria. The home itself is equipped with everything you will need for your stay: a gourmet kitchen, an open concept kitchen and living area, and an outdoor deck with BBQ and stunning forest views. There is also a small yard entirely yours to use.
The four bedrooms each have a bathroom, with the master having a soaker tub and overlooking the outdoor hot tub. There is parking outside for one vehicle or street parking nearby. If you’re a golfer, Bear Mountain Resort Community is very close by.
Cozy, Boho-Chic Loft with Fireplace
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 2
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $175 CAD/night
This stunning, beautifully-decorated loft studio could be the apartment of your dreams. With 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick wall, and 10-foot tall windows, the space has tons of charm. The vintage interior is paired with modern boho touches, like teal walls, floor poufs, colored cushions and hanging chairs.
There’s an indoor fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and a full kitchen which sits under the king-sized bed in the loft room. For extra guests, there’s a pullout couch in the living room.
The loft is located in downtown Victoria, steps away from Chinatown. The city’s best shops are on the street below, including the ground level of the building.
Harbor View Studio in Resorted Heritage Building
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 1
- Guests: 2
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $89 CAD/night
This place is a steal. Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, this is a beautiful studio apartment in a restored heritage building. The interior is renovated and has an open plan layout. The queen-sized Murphy bed tucks away easily into the wall for easy daytime lounging.
The windows are floor to ceiling to let in tons of natural light, and there’s a private balcony for you to enjoy the views of the harbor. If you want an even better view, check out the rooftop patio, where you can make use of the barbeques.
The apartment is only a few minutes’ walk to some of Victoria’s best sights: historic Chinatown (the oldest in Canada), the Parliament building, and harbor walkway that follows the water.
The Common Room
- Location: Victoria
- Beds: 2
- Guests: 4
- Superhost: Yes
- Price: $220 CAD/night
We saved the best for last. This is easily one of the coolest Airbnbs in Victoria, and it’s a must-see for Harry Potter fans, as the entire apartment was designed and decorated to resemble the Gryffindor Common Room from Hogwarts Castle.
The decor includes portraits of the series’ characters, a replica of Harry’s Firebolt broomstick, Gryffindor banners, an iron candle chandelier, and even a painted fireplace. From a functionality standpoint, it’s got everything you’ll need: dishwasher, stove, laundry facility, murphy bed for 2 and a queen-sized bed in the upper loft.
This incredible Airbnb is located on a busy street (light sleepers might want to reconsider) in the heart of downtown Victoria, within walking distance to all the best amenities of the restaurant and shopping district.
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