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The Oswego Hotel

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Located close to Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, The Oswego Hotel provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, The Aegir Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Basic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(134 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, books, streaming services

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator is visible in the background.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the city, and a desk with a computer.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with stools.

One Bedroom King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, The Oswego Hotel is in James Bay, a neighborhood in Victoria. Travelers looking for local activities can try Victoria Harbour and Fisherman's Wharf Marina, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Royal BC Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Victoria travel guide
Map
500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC, V8V5C1

What's nearby

  • A ferry dock with a boat named "Whale Watching" and a "FERRY STOP" sign.
    Fisherman's Wharf Marina
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A fountain with colorful lights, a large building with domes, and a red brick building in the background.
    British Columbia Parliament Building
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling outdoor market with stalls, tents, and a historic building in the background.
    Government Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A colorful waterfront with buildings, a dock, and a chain-link fence.
    Fisherman's Wharf Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A museum exhibit with a large, patterned textile on display, surrounded by informational panels and exhibits.
    Royal BC Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Milestones
    10 min walk
  • Barb's Fish & Chips
    6 min walk
  • Red Fish Blue Fish
    13 min walk
  • Good Earth Coffeehouse
    7 min walk
  • Q At The Empress
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Aegir Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum CAD 105 per stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 20.00 to 50.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 23 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum CAD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number ST861410328

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oswego Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 23 per day.

What time is check-in at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Oswego Hotel?

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

Where is The Oswego Hotel located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Harbour, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, and British Columbia Parliament Building. Royal BC Museum and Fisherman's Wharf Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1652 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 2156 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful rooms, very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious clean room with all the facilities we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept, great staff, fun environment to welcome you for your stay in Victoria!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the rooms feel like an apartment and you feel like you’re coming home after a day out exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Spacious clean room, nice bathroom, deck, full kitchen. Restaurant and patio downstairs was nice and handy. Great easy parking. Excellent staff and excellent location. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room! A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice hotel. Great staff. Rooms were large and well decorated. The entire hotel was beautiful. On site restaurant was excellent as well. A must stay in Victoria.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Moises Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean unit , made my stay feel more relax. Friendly staff and delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location to parliament buildings, Empress hotel, inner Harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay in Victoria night spacious rooms which was nice and clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to harbor but just a few blocks off making it quiet and serene. Nic rot have a bar and restaurant on property and convenient parking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oswego went above and beyond with a pet welcome package, a great check in experience and a clean, well maintained room. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, functional, quiet and clean room with kitchenette, would be great for a longer stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 2 Bedroom Condo feel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ranald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, downtown, close to everything. Clean, well maintained, friendly staff. Everything you want in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ozlem Hacer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly helpful no complaints always there to help and I didn't even need to drive my car cuz everything is in walking distance. It is quiet peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provides fully equipped suites with kitchen, living room and separate bedroom. The beds are fabulous. The food is excellent and the location is perfect. It’s in a quiet area just a few blocks from the wharf. It has a boutique feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Oswego. Beautiful property and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aarty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean hotel in close proximity to everything. Having a kitchen was great for breakfast and snacks. In terms of amenities and decor, this boutique hotel is a solid 3.75-4 star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Oswego is wonderful. The room was clean and quiet. The staff were friendly and very professional and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly staff and near downtown with parking garage
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is good and quiet, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mycala Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was lovely and towels were well stocked. Lots of amenities available. Staff were helpful when we asked about the door in our room because we couldn’t lock it (auto lock, lol).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apt style boutique hotel. No AC though but they had a fan Perfect for 2 people. Good location. Secured parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, dining was great, staff friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026