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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
City centre hotel within walking distance of Royal BC Museum

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Lobby
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Helms Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Government Street and Royal BC Museum. Free perks include WiFi and wired Internet. Also, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is €102
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 2 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 5 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 122 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16.6 miles/26.7 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 17.2 miles/27.7 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 18.1 miles/29.2 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.2 miles/32.6 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.7 miles/34.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Helms Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Government Street and Royal BC Museum. Free perks include WiFi and wired Internet. Also, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs CAD 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn
Helms Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Does Helms Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Helms Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Helms Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Helms Inn?

Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 10 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Helms Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Helms Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Helms Inn and nearby?

Helms Inn has a garden.

Does Helms Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.

What's the area around Helms Inn like?

Helms Inn is in James Bay, a short 9-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 12 minutes' walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Centrally located. Friendly staff and smooth check in. Room was spacious and ideal for short term stay.
Jennifer S, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything I needed. Close to everything, transit , restaurants, stores. Very clean.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value for location
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short But Wonderful Stay
The accommodations were lovely - our suite had a bedroom, great sitting area as well as a well equipped kitchen area. It was incredible clean and quite pretty. The location is excellent in downtown Victoria but tucked away in a cosy neighbourhood
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice kitchen quiet stay
Wry nice kitchenette room. Old use some towel bars by the sink or on the bathroom. Would stay again.
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Getat hotel in a great location
The rooms have a nice kitchenette, with everything you need, and locatuon is withing walking distance to everything downtown.
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, easy walking distance to venues and attractions, and easy parking.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grreat place for a stay in downtown Victoria.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large room, comfy beds, quiet
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. walkable to all tourist attractions.
Sai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay
Sonny Dela Cruz, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were only here for a short bit, but it was a fantastic location and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you'd need to make small meals. We will def stay here again.
Jenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Inn is in a perfect location. Close to the harbor, shopping, restaurants and attractions. The rooms are immaculately maintained by the staff!
Fiona, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was fantastic.
Neil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good choice
Central location makes Helms Inn a good choice to stay in Victoria. Good clean establishment at a fair price. Easy walking to restaurants and attractions in the Harbour area.
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely old Inn, friendly helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of 3 days.
Trevor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely renovated old inn in a very convenient downtown location.
Erin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I visit Victoria often. This is my first stay here at Helm’s Inn and love it. Nice and clean and the front desk staff is excellent.
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The ease of check in, quietness and location
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with a separate bedroom and well equipped kitchenette.
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
randall, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved our stay! Wish we had warmer weather to take advantage of the private patio just outside our sliding doors.
Brendaen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely located inn close to amenities, shopping, restaurants and waterfront.
Minkumarie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, friendly staff, good size of rooms, the kitchen well equiped
Alexander, 7-night trip