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Helm's Inn

Vancouver Island-BC · Canada

600 Douglas StView location

9.4/10Excellent1,481 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Helm's Inn

Enjoy garden views at the centrally located Helms Inn in Victoria, steps from Government Street and a 9-minute walk from Victoria Harbour. This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a vending machine, and kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops in each of its 48 guestrooms.

Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, computer station, and luggage storage. Self-parking is available (subject to charges). Nearby attractions include the Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, and the Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) is the preferred airport.

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With a stay at Helms Inn, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, steps from Government Street and 9 minutes by foot from Victoria Harbour. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Royal Jubilee Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 19

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    19
  • Optional fees
    • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Helmcken House 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Thunderbird Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Beacon Hill Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Government Street 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Royal BC Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Victoria Conference Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Ann's Academy 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
British Columbia Parliament Building 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Maritime Museum of British Columbia 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Miniature World 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Steamship Terminal 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria Bug Zoo 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria Royal Theatre 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Greater Victoria Public Library 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Destination Greater Victoria 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 48
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • Luggage room
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  • Library
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Helm's Inn

9.4
Excellent
1,481 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Keri
Staying at the Helm's Inn has possibly ruined it for other hotels and I will miss many of the features that Helm's has that most don't. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was immaculate with so many great features like blinds, blackout curtains, a kitchenette with everything we needed for a relaxing morning to have breakfast in our room. My mom loved the bed so much and slept so well she joked about taking mattress home. And the location is amazing! So close to many things and sights. Definitely go the 2 blocks to the Bird Cage Confectionary for breakfast items and snacks and their house made ice cream!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Esteban
Excellent location near to main places
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Chantal
The room was really spacious and good value in Victoria. No pool or anything but location was good
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Lora
My favorite hotel in Victoria is the Helm’s Inn! The rooms are spacious, super clean, and the help is fantastic!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Amanda
Love this hotel. Clean, comfortable, and within walking distance to parks and sites. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
Tegan
Some dated/deteriorating furniture. Staff were very helpful. Fantastic location.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Etelka
We were pleasantly surprised by the value for the price and the Ducks out back are soooo cute!
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Rachel
We had a great suite.Spacious clean and the staff was very friendly.
We will be back forsure.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Amy
The room was clean and very comfortable. We were first a little concerned about noise as we were the end room by the street but it was a non-issue. The bedroom was very quiet at night. The location was perfect for walking to anything we wanted to see. It was also in walking distance to many restaurants and public transit which we used to go to the Butchart Gardens (highly recommend). Also walkable to the FRS Clipper ferry for transportation to Seattle. We would stay here again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Brian
The property is very well located and had a nice kitchenette. The building is starting to show its age and could use a refresh.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Linda
The hotel was very clean and because of a mishap we had to stay an extra night which they accommodated for the same price as the other nights and switched rooms around so we could stay in the same room. It was very close to everything and the bus stop was right in front. the buses take you everywhere and they are very clean. It was a wonderful stay in a wonderful city.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Carol
Comfortable beds, close to ferry, near park and restaurants.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Manuel
Location
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
ian
Great central location to access waterfront and downtown. Suites were spacious and well equipped. Very comfortable bed and quiet location
Good parking availability
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Megan
We were pleasantly surprised by this hotel! Booked a suite with 2 double beds and a pull-out, perfect for three of us. Staff let us store our luggage after we checked out too!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Tara
we had a king suite. Nice big room, very well equipped full sized kitchen.
Easy walk to everything and good parking. I've stayed here before and will again. Wonderful helpful staff and everything works in the suite.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Khristine
Great location.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
David
Very well equipped quiet room. Tight but well organized parking. Not that far from downtown core. We only wish we had reserved all of our stay in Victoria (trip broken in two parts) at the Helm.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Gabriel
Nice, clean place to stay with friendly staff. Very convenient location.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Carmela
Great corner location and easy parking
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Jenny
Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable. We walked everywhere, the location was great. It was nice to have a refrigerator/freezer, and although we didn’t cook in the room, everything was there to be able to do that. The drip coffeemaker was small, and it would have been nice to have an extra coffee packet without having to call for it. Otherwise, no complaints and I’d stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Susan
There are many different kinds of rooms in this motel. We've been in several of them over the years. This time we were on the first floor next to the reception area. I would not recomment rooms 111-113. It's noisy with people coming and going. The beds are comfortable, the pillows are not. Parking is 10.50 a night on top of the 300 bucks you'll pay for a room. Note that it is scramble parking, There's always fresh coffe and fruit in the lobby.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Nicolle
Our stay was comfortable and the room had everything we needed. The bed and pillows were good and the kitchenette was a bonus. On-site parking was handy and well priced. Location was excellent and a short walk to the centre of town and all the main attractions z
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Josephine
Clean room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Haiyan
The pull out bed was not well cleaned, we could not use it
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Richard
Great place to stay and convenient location
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Colin
Nice little hotel right near the middle of the city but in a quiet area. Very walkable part of the city!

Staff are helpful and patient!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Bryn
Excellent location within walking distance to everything. Reasonable rates
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Lori
The character of the hotel was great as well as the size of the room. Lovely place to stay with great parking and close to Beacon Hill a park as well as downtown.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Gillian
Love this place. Excellent lo
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Raul
Clean room, good parking.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Anne
Accommodation was clean, spacious and well equipped.
Location was within walking distance to the bus stop which brought us from the ferry terminal in the north of Victoria where the airport is also situated. Car park on site if you need it.
Location in the heart of Victoria, all sights within walking distance and the tour of the Legislative Assembly was very interesting and informative, museum and waterfront also nearby.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Kirninder
Close to downtown. Spacious room. Quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Diane
The staff is exceptionally kind and welcoming!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
réjean
Bien situer dista ce de marche du inlet on demeure toujours la quand on vas à Victoria
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Gerald
Wonderful place to stay. Not like the big, cold hotels. This one feels like home.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
pen
good location, less than 10mins walk for Tourist Info office and close to bus stop to ferry terminal. My room was spacious and came with a kitchenette - though this lacked a kettle - I had to boil water in the microwave. The hotel has a washing machine for guests for a small charge
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
David
Best location , walking distance to the harbor and other restaurants and shopping
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Susan
The only thing I didn’t like is , sponge pad for doing dishes should be new to each guest.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Romica
Love the Hellms inn. Reasonable prices for a very clean and comfortable stay in Victoria, with all the main attractions within easy walking distance
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Israel
Room was super clean. Location is walking distance to downtown and fantastic sites. Great stay
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
wade
Good downtown location, easy walking distance, nice staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Carla A
Location is excellent. Walking distance to attractions, restaurants and grocery store.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Kirby
We enjoyed our stay at Helms Inn. It is very conveniently located at the edge of Beacon Hill Park on Douglas Ave. We walked everywhere. The property has an older style to it. It is charming. We were pleasantly surprised to find our room was completely updated and very spacious. The staff was very friendly and the front desk is open 24 hours. I would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Elaine
This is a great place to stay. It is across the street from Beacon Hill park and a couple blocks from the Empress hotel to catch the hop on hop off bus. Place was clean, staff were very helpful. Had a kitchenette and parking was $10 a night. Hideabed couch was comfy. Will stay here again.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
James
Clean room. Friendly staff
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Gabriele
Our favorite place to stay in Victoria. Feels like home with kitchenette, refrigerator and sitting area. Very spacious, clean and a comfy bed. Location is quiet and within walking distance of anything downtown. Also, close to public transit. A grocery store nearby. Love it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Elaine
Appreciate the daily room service - remaking the beds, replacing towels .
Great front office staff.
Thanks so much
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
David
Everything was good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Graeme
Great location. Great rooms. Good facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Matthew
Just excellent! Would stay again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Melvin
Clean room, comfortable bed, great customer service, and easy parking.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
John Robertson
Location was excellent kitty corner to Beacon Hill Park and a block from the rear of the Empress Hotel and two blocks from the Inner Harbour. the hotel was clean, our bed was very comfortable and the staff were great. The parking at $10 per day was more than reasonable but it is tight. The only thing on a negative slant would be that it is not sound proof but overall that really would not stop us from a second stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Shawn
We loved having a little kitchen and sitting room separate from the bedroom
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Janet
Great amenities for a longer stay. My windows overlooked the side street so the noise at night was fine. Great black out curtains. Fan was helpful as there was no air conditioning. It was vey breezy and this was all we needed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Rod
This is about our tenth year to stay at the Helms.
It's a well-situated hotel steps away from the BC provincial museum and on the edge of James Bay.
Love the inner courtyard.
We have always found the staff helpful and I don't think a year has gone by we haven't seen some form of maintenance going on to retain the property's value.
The only downside is .... book early! It is that popular. You do not want to wait too long.

Rod Link
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Eric
Well located, easy access, clean, quiet, good temperature control in the rooms, good mattress and linen, good water pressure in the bathroom. All good...
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Eve
I have been frequenting Victoria for so many years for work and have never even considered Helm's Inn nor even really heard of it? I was attending a conference and choices were limited and Helm's Inn came up. I booked it and can't say enough about it!

The suites were modern, super clean, the room I had was very quit, parking was charged by VERY reasonable, walking distance to the heart of everything!

I will be staying there a lot more from now on!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Marvin
Excellent location, comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
angie
Best place to stay! Thank you.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Jim
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6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2026
Jo
Helms Inn is in a great position with walking made easy to everything we needed .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Guy
Kitchen well équipes, vert useful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Dawn
Lovely inn & room. Especially loved that all floors in our room were laminate flooring vs. carpet — it felt so much cleaner! The room was spacious & well-appointed. The location was also ideal, with restaurants, pubs, shopping & other amenities all within easy walking distance. We’d definitely stay there again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Brian
Good location for exploring Victoria
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
Lorne and Jen
This was our 4th stay here. We only make/eat breakfast and kitchen has toaster and coffee maker. If u bring your own coffee, be sure to bring filters! Kitchen has basic pots, plates and cutlery only. Can't beat the location with easy walking to major sites, shopping and restaurants.
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Terry
Great location close to the harbor. Units are large, with very comfortable beds. Would highly recommend
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Susan
Friendly staff, clean room & well stocked with what we required. Excellent location for our requirements.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Kalinga
Portable heater was provided.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Kathy
Friendly front desk staff. Quick check in. Lovely room. Quiet. Nice to have a kitchen.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Barbara
Perfect
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
kelly
Would stay again np
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Miranda
Room was bright, airy and comfortable
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2026
Erin
The room was clean but quite outdated. Very noisy with people stomping overhead very early in the morning. For some reason staff were knocking at my door at 7am and then apologized after I asked if I could help them, I was trying to sleep in as I’d been at a concert the night before. I even had the do not disturb placket on the door. Very unimpressed. I won’t stay here again. I even wore earplugs and I still heard a lot of noise.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Glenda
Excellent location and very good value for money. Little gem in Victoria
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Lorraine
Next time we would not stay on the first floor- but otherwise it was nice.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Sherri
Very clean. Spacious, walking distance to downtown
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Erica
The suites were really cute with a full kitchen. Very clean and quiet. The exterior was really pretty with fountains and gardens. I knew that parking would be paid, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was only $10. I was expecting more. I would definitely stay here again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Ashlyn
Very clean and incredible location!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Elaine
The hotel was great. The room was big and spacious and very comfortable. Very clean and well equipped. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful, and the place is easy to get to and very close to the downtown area. Nice and quiet too. Would highly recommend it and would stay here again 👍
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Emily
Gorgeous suite, clean and tidy. The smell from the air conditioner and then the air freshener meant to cover up the smell of the air conditioner was awful. Too bad as the location is absolutely perfect, lovely hotel grounds and well appointed suites. The smell was terrible.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Mary
Spacious room in a great location. Beds were comfortable and the kitchenette was a plus.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Gerald
Walking distance to so many things, comfortable, ultra clean room. The place has character. Super friendly and accommodating staff. The best place to stay in Victoria
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Robert
Rooms are always very clean and comfortable!
Kitchen is well equipped and staff is very helpful.
We have been staying there for many years !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
James
Loved everything about it
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Yuka
The staff are so friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Emiline
The location is great! It’s walkable to downtown area, and the it’s nice and quiet.
The room were clean, looks good. I
Might still choose to stay here the next time.
Thank you
Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Lisa
Nice smaller hotel. Very helpful staff, clean and comfy beds. Would stay here again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
JOYCE
Excellent location - right next to BC Museum and Empress and across from Beacon Hill Park.
Beautiful 3rd floor big King Studio Suite in main building. (no elevator) but can take outside ramp to second floor & up 1 flight of stairs. All rooms have Kitchenettes. Ours also had a Murphy bed. Definitely will go back. No restaurant or breakfasts. Dutch Bakery Restaurant and Cora’s a few blocks away - walkable.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Apr 2026
Patricia
Great location
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Room was clean.
Ground floor room had a low ceiling and bathroom very small
Sofa bed was very uncomfortable for even a small adult.
I would request a room on an upper floor next time
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Ruth


Yup
Self
4/10
Poor
27 Apr 2026
Donald
Room overlooked a major vehicle thoroughfare - Douglas Street - and there was
much traffic noise from cars,trucks and buses, not to mention that the room also
overlooked a four-way traffic stop which resulted in traffic stopping and starting.

Also, an old fridge adjoining the bedroom make a loud humming noise solved by
pulling out the electrical plug to stop it.

The air conditioner did not work.

The walls were poorly insulated - could hear footsteps and voices from the floor above from other guests moving in.

The desk clerk was apologetic and offered a discount on the room charge which
was appreciated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Pauline
We had room 104 and it was perfect.
Quiet room, lovely staff and everything was kept in tip top shape.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Shari
The reason for the higher rating is because of the excellent location. Everything within walking distance. Gorgeous park right across the street. Staff was not very friendly upon check in. When I first saw the room, I wasnt impressed, but it sorta grew on me. One thing that concerned me is that I had a ground floor room and the windows facing the street did not lock. The air conditioning was pretty noisy, but did the job. But the room was very clean and it was nice to have a suite with amenities. I'd probably stay there again, but only because of the location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Jessica
Great stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Rackel
Clean and convenient
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Ariane Rae
Great place to stay in Victoria. Located close to everything. Had a 1 bedroom suite that was roomy and clean. Felt very cozy for a one night stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Suzie
Functional and clean. Could use a refresh on the coffee table. Glass and brass are outdated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Karman
Great place to stay clean, quiet best location!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Daniel
It was an excellent experience
Self

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Helm's Inn
600 Douglas St, Victoria, Canada

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