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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Victoria Harbour

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Lobby
Front of property
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Jul 30 - Jul 31
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Tomorrow

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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
(97 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(111 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

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

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), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English

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 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

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 is parking at Helms Inn?

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 Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

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Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1407 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and so convenient to downtown and the harbour area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Amenities
Helms inn is delightful. Staff super helpful, even printed out words to O Canada for us for July 1. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and good central location, nice accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price! Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fourth time staying at the Helms Inn and is always great. Friendly staff. Nice accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location we had the King suite and had everything in it for the time we were there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, near Royal Museum and Parliament house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to all the amenities of downtown on foot and easy access to highways for day trips around Victoria. Rooms are big and have all that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the parliament
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 2 blocks from inner harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place had all the amenities we need and the location was excellent! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolene Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice suite, the staff are accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in James bay. Friendly helpful staff. Rooms have the amenities needed. Not your upscale ultra modern super expensive hotel but a great place nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at Helms, clean friendly, close to downtown, just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harishchandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good host is a great compliment to rest of the nice things at helm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitzie rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very accommodating and really a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, well centred for walking to sites!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025