Places to stay in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is the commercial centre of Atlantic Canada. It is a safe, clean municipality home to charming seaside communities, sparkling coves and miles of rugged Atlantic shoreline. The municipality encompasses the former cities of Halifax and Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford and the County of Halifax - an area larger than Prince Edward Island, and home to forty percent of the province's population. Places to eat in the region include A & W Restaurant, Far East Cuisine, Battered Fish Restaurant Food Court, and The Dill Pickle Sandwich Bar.
We currently have 50 accommodations in and around Halifax with other regional listings available for Hotels, Motels, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Visitors have access to a large number of hotels in the town, though there are a large number of nearby Bed and Breakfasts. If you are travelling in the area, Halifax is located close to Gibraltar Hill, Partridge River, Bear Cove, Flat Lake and Gaspereaux Run.
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More about the areas accommodations and tourism
Halifax offers excellent cuisine, live theatre, a professional symphony, numerous art galleries, museums, and the excitement of city living, the charms of small-town life and the pristine beauty of nature all in one place.
Other local Halifax information and places to visit.
Halifax is 2 km away from Dartmouth, 9 km away from Herring Cove, 9 km away from Eastern Passage and 11 km away from Bedford.
Halifax is located at longitude -63°34'31.150 and latitude 44°38'55.905.
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Halifax
Drift ( Dining / Other ). Located at 102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax. Led by Chef Anthony Walsh, Drift celebrates the region’s natural bounty, delivering elevated takes on traditional culinary favourites.
www.drifthalifax.com 
Chop Steakhouse & Bar ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 1680 Grafton Street, Halifax. Chop Halifax is located inside the Sutton Place Hotel within the landmark Nova Centre development, in the heart of downtown Halifax and walking distance from the waterfront.
Chop Steakhouse & Bar is proud to feature a menu that shares our commitment to sustainable beef sourcing. In fact, we are the first full service national restaurant in Canada with a CRSB Certified Mass Balance mark on all of our beef!
Click here to find out more about our Sustainability program.
chop.ca
Salty's on the Waterfront ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax. Located in Historic Properties. Casual fine dining upstairs, bar & grill on main level. Large waterfront patio with a great view of the Halifax Harbour. Close proximity to all major hotels and convention centre. Fresh seafood, chowders, light meals, steak, lamb, and pasta.
Open daily, from 11:30am
www.saltys.ca
The Barrington Steakhouse And Oyster Bar ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 1662 Barrington Street, Halifax. Barrington Steakhouse and Oyster Bar focuses on Atlantic Beef products, Maritime beef, aged and cut in house.
Our beef is cooked to perfection, and served with fine wines, craft beer and maritime oysters to provide guests with a memorable experience.
barringtonsteakhouse.ca
Murphy's On The Water ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax. Murphy's Restaurant is at the heart of the Halifax waterfront, with a fantastic view of the harbour!
We offer a variety of items, specializing in fresh seafood.
Murphy's offers a nautical atmosphere, the best outside patio, and the friendliest staff.
Open for lunch and dinner every day, from 11:30am-10:00pm. Large groups accommodated.
Our Swiss Certified Chef, Stefan Sieber was born in Switzerland and began his professional career as a chef with a lengthy apprenticeship at 5 Star European hotels and restaurants. In his 22 years experience he held progressive positions internationally, cooking for a variety of stars in show business and world political leaders. He moved to Canada in 1995 and owned his own restaurant and catering business where he received recognition from nationally renowned industry publications. Over the last few years he specialized in troubleshooting and restructuring of hospitality industry businesses. Now living in Halifax, he is looking forward to sharing his passion with the team at Murphy’s on the Water and providing patrons with internationally influenced maritime flavours.
www.murphysonthewater.com
Cheapside Cafe ( Dining / Specialty ). Located at 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax. Dine with Rodin. Brunch with Monet. The bright art-filled interior of this funky urban cafe provides inspiration for the edible art adorning your plate! We offer a laid-back setting for pastries and cappucino, a nouveau sandwich or light entrée. Legendary Scanway desserts are our pièce-de-resistance. Daily 10:00am-5:00pm; Thu, to 9:00pm Sat-Sun brunch.
Closed or unlisted properties
- The Pepperberry Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Welcome Inn Halifax Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Captain Spry Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Jonah By The Sea Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
- The Verandah B&B closed or delisted.
- Julie's Walk Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Garden View Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Moony Resort closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- Comfort Inn at 560 Bedford Highway may have been previously known as Econo Lodge
- Holiday Inn Express at 980 Parkland Drive may have been previously known as Quality Inn
- The Barrington Hotel at 1875 Barrington Street may have been previously known as Delta Barrington
- Hampton Inn at 1960 Brunswick Street may have been previously known as Citadel Halifax Hotel
- Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel at 1919 Upper Water Street may have been previously known as Casino Nova Scotia Hotel
- Hotel Halifax at 1990 Barrington Street, Scotia Square may have been previously known as Delta Hotels
- Chateau Bedford at 133 Kearney Lake Road may have been previously known as Holiday Inn
- Atlantica Hotel at 1980 Robie Street may have been previously known as Holiday Inn Select
- The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel at 1649 Hollis Street may have been previously known as Radisson Suites Hotel
- Coastal Inn Halifax at 98 Chain Lake Drive may have been previously known as Lakeview Inn and Suites Halifax