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Helms Inn

Property class: 2

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A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a glass coffee table.
A row of colorful townhouses with a sign for 'Helm's Inn' and 'Mount Royale Building'.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and table.
A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a double sink, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $118
$102 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(140 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dark cabinets.

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(102 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, wall-mounted lights, and a leather armchair.

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(130 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

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.

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Victoria Falls - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Helms Inn offers 48 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Helms Inn
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Victoria
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1049 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1490 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, close to ferry, near park and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Clean, comfortable, and within walking distance to parks and sites. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Victoria is the Helm’s Inn! The rooms are spacious, super clean, and the help is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by the value for the price and the Ducks out back are soooo cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean. Location is walking distance to downtown and fantastic sites. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Hellms inn. Reasonable prices for a very clean and comfortable stay in Victoria, with all the main attractions within easy walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great suite.Spacious clean and the staff was very friendly. We will be back forsure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, great customer service, and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Helms Inn is in a great position with walking made easy to everything we needed .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay clean, quiet best location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for exploring Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Walking distance to attractions, restaurants and grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great rooms. Good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice smaller hotel. Very helpful staff, clean and comfy beds. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some dated/deteriorating furniture. Staff were very helpful. Fantastic location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again np
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and incredible location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room & well stocked with what we required. Excellent location for our requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just excellent! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room in a great location. Beds were comfortable and the kitchenette was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very well located and had a nice kitchenette. The building is starting to show its age and could use a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026