Chinatown

Toronto

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Chinatown

Discover a neighborhood bursting with Asian charm and traditions, from teahouses and herbal medicine stores to shopping malls and festivals.

Chinatown Toronto is a melting pot of Asian cultures, with communities from China and Taiwan, Vietnam, Pakistan and India all having an influence. Come to the neighborhood to visit teahouses and shop for medicinal herbs, browse the clothes stores and enjoy free cultural events. Centered on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, this is the largest of several Chinatowns in Toronto.

Join the crowds on Spadina Avenue that come to shop for the latest in fabric, leather and fur fashion. Local designers spill onto the sidewalk, where they set up racks of clothes and stands selling artisanal jewelry. Keep your eye out for a one-of-a-kind bargain. To find more shopping, enter Dragon City Mall, which is home to fashion shops, book and music stores.

Chinatown Toronto offers a wide variety of authentic Asian cuisine. You’ll find markets with exotic fruits and vegetables, herbal shops offering all kinds of tea, steaming noodle houses and restaurants with grilled meats hanging from the windows. Be sure to sample traditional Asian dishes, such as Peking duck and dim sum.

Some restaurants stay open all night, so you can also come here after a night of partying. At night, lanterns decorated with dragons light up the neighborhood’s sidewalks and Chinese music blares from the shops and restaurants. For a bit of fun, look for the neon lights of a karaoke bar and live out your dream of being a pop star.

Don’t miss the free cultural events that take place in the neighborhood. Watch musical performances and parades of dancing dragons during the Chinese New Year celebrations in winter. Enjoy more music and dance shows while exploring food and handicraft stalls at Toronto Chinatown Festival in August. Find all event details on the neighborhood’s official website.

Chinatown Toronto is a 20-minute walk west of downtown Toronto. Streetcars and buses stop at various points along Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West. The most convenient parking garage is at the Dragon City Mall. Combine your visit with a trip to Kensington Market or Little Italy Toronto, which are both just a short walk away.


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Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is P8,039 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,039
P9,856 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (12,063 reviews)
"The place was"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
175 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON
The price is P6,282 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P6,282
P7,701 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,848 reviews)
"Was nice. Staff was really nice. Room was okay. Was a good stay overall"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
The price is P8,384 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,384
P10,279 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,448 reviews)
"We had a great time here and loved how quiet it was and the room was very nice! Bed was very comfortable and the room had everything we needed. The hotel was close to the subway station and all of the staff were very kind and accommodating!"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

4 out of 5
108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON
The price is P9,685 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P9,685
P11,874 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,065 reviews)
"Parking was on site. Food was excellent. Breakfast was good but a little expensive for breakfast."

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Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

4 out of 5
1133 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, ON
The price is P6,715 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P6,715
P9,164 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,841 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Royal York

4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P18,547 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P18,547
P22,740 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,137 reviews)
"My room was beautiful but very hot. The cool air option did nothing to beat the heat and for $1500 a night I would have like it to work. Everything else was lovely."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Fairmont Royal York
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