Cheap Toronto Hotels

Toronto, Canada’s economic capital, is one of the top financial centres of the world. It is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area which is part of the Golden Horseshoe (Southern Ontario). Once an obscure Canadian City has today become one of Canada’s most cultural and exciting cities. With its colourful ethnic mix, rich history and breathtaking architecture, Toronto is sure to keep any tourist amused.

To start of your tour, the best place to see this beautiful city is from the top of the CN Tower. This is the tallest, freestanding structure in the world and from the top you can see all of Toronto spread out before you. Casa Loma is a real 20th-century castle and kids will love the creep passageways and secret panels.

Do also visit the Harbourfront, Ontario Place, Rogers Centre. Downtown Toronto offers museums and art galleries galore including the Royal Ontario Musuem, Toronto Islands, etc. For some family fun, drop by Canada’s Wonderland and the Toronto Zoo.

More attraction highlights is the St. Lawrence Market. It is located in the heart of the historic Old Town Toronto neighbourhood at Jarvis and Front Streets.

The South Market houses more than 50 gourmet food vendors and over a dozen lunch counters. Upstairs, the Market Gallery shows archival art and photographs from the City’s collection and the North Market is ?home to the 200 year old Saturday Farmers’ Market and Sunday Antique Market.

Department stores, exclusive shops, neighbourhood retailers and ethnic markets – Toronto has more than 20,000 stores catering to all fashions and tastes. Its premier shopping destination, the Eaton Centre, is a multi-leveled, glass-roofed galleria comprising more than 320 shops and restaurants, 17 cinemas, and a 400-room Marriott hotel.

Toronto also has distinctive shopping districts and markets that offer a wide range of unique shopping experiences. These vibrant retail areas include Queen Street West, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, five Chinatowns, Little Italy along St. Clair West, the Greek community along “The Danforth,” Little Portugal at Dundas and Bathurst Streets, and Gerrard India Bazaar at Gerrard and Greenwood.

Best Time to Visit Toronto

Toronto experiences a milder climate than most other parts of Canada and it remains vibrant and active all year round. Summer is when most vacationers visit Toronto, when it’s the school holidays, the weather is warm and sunny, and festivals flourish. Fall brings comfortable temperatures and colorful foliage while spring sees pleasant weather and blooming flowers.

• High season: June to August
• Low season: late November to January
• Shoulder season: February to May, September to mid-November

Accommodation in Toronto

If you are on a budget, it will be great to consider some of the following value-for-money options:

The Metropolitan Hotel is renowned for its personalized service, intimate scale, and elegant and contemporary decor. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Metropolitan Hotel is just steps away from the Art Gallery of Ontario and Toronto’s famous Eaton Centre. Guestrooms have 1 king, 1 queen or 2 European twin beds – comfortable for two people – and feature deluxe European down duvets, Italian linens, plush terry bathrobes, in-room security vaults, wireless internet, individual climate controls, remote-controlled colour televisions, and designer amenities. The Metropolitan Hotel has been recognized for four consecutive years as the only twelve-diamond hotel by CAA/AAA for the hotel and its’ two restaurants – Hemispheres Restaurant & Bistro and Lai Wah Heen Cantonese Cuisine. Price from $75 CAD onwards.

The Bond Place Hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Yonge and Dundas Square – Close to the Eaton Centre, theatre district and local attractions. Great location and affordable prices make this the perfect choice in downtown Toronto. Bond Place is also within walking distance of the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront Centre, Union Station, the Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, eclectic Queen Street and other major downtown attractions. Price range from CAD $100-$149.