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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Victoria, 4-minute walk to Royal BC Museum

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A short walk from Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in James Bay, Helms Inn is in a walkable area in Victoria with great shopping. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Victoria travel guide
Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum featuring interior views as well as an individual femail
    Royal BC Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Government Street featuring a house, a small town or village and street scenes
    Government Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, a square or plaza and a fountain
    British Columbia Parliament Building
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Harbour featuring a bay or harbor and heritage architecture
    Victoria Harbour
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria_VictoriaClipperFerryTerminal_6163183-5
    Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant
  • Milestones
  • Tractor
    8 min walk
  • Q At The Empress
    7 min walk
  • Tea at the Empress
    7 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel near Victoria Harbour
Located close to Royal BC Museum and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Helms Inn include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Helms Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helms Inn?

As of Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helms Inn on Jan 25, 2026 start from $97.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Helms Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Helms Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Helms Inn located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Helmcken House and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Helms Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1050 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1506 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice affordable place to stay. Lovely staff and comfy beds. Fully equipped kitchens.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean quiet and comfortable. Staff were pleasant, friendly and helpful. Great deal for price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Great location. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming atmosphere and friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are exceptional. Comfortable room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Comfortable, clean, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cygni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Perfect and comfortable for 2 of us. Having the beds in a bedroom with separate living space was nice. Very clean and beds were very comfortable. The bathroom cabinet didn’t shut so was a bit in the way but nothing that impacted our stay. Excellent location in downtown Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

T. Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and nice suites.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. Great location always clean, friendly staff and stress free checkin. we can’t wait for our next trip to Helms Inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy. Affordable great location perfect for what i wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Wonderful location, very clean and the staff are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The bed was cozy, the bathroom spotless, and the staff very friendly. A perfect stay—highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect for us and the kitchen had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean refurbished rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, nicely decorated; very friendly staff, very clean and quiet!!! Would definitely stay here again!!!😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

M Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have a kitchen in the room. The beds were really squeaky but not uncomfortable. I requested the top floor and was quickly accommodated by Jordan, which was really great! This was our first Christmas away from home and we're happy we were staying at this great little Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Kitchen was fairly well equipped. It could use a vegetable peeler and a shredder. Heat was good. Did not need air conditioning.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazingly clean and so comfortable. The location is 11/10 as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the fact that there were no carpets in the rooms. It was extremely clean. The staff replaced our towels, even though they had minimal staff during Christmas holidays. Everyone was really friendly, attentive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent smallish hotel that is consistently clean, quiet and affordable. My favorite and only place to stay in Vic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Clean, roomy, well equipped, and perfect location and walkability
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean,quiet comfy beds and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025