StayAreasIs Old Town & St Lawrence a good place to stay in Toronto?
Yes, especially for food lovers. St Lawrence Market and the Distillery District are on the doorstep, and Union Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Stay here if
- Food lovers
- Couples
- History fans
Look elsewhere if
- You want big nightlife
- You want luxury resort-style hotels
- You want to be right by the subway
Hotels in Old Town & St Lawrence
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Staying in Old Town & St Lawrence
Old Town is one of the best places to stay in Toronto for food and character. St Lawrence Market is on the doorstep, the Distillery District is a 15 minute walk east, and Union Station is about 10 minutes west. The 504 King streetcar runs through the neighbourhood to downtown.
The area feels older and more human than the towers nearby. Red-brick Victorian buildings line Front Street and King Street East, the Gooderham Flatiron Building frames the skyline at Berczy Park, and St James Cathedral's spire rises over its gardens. On Saturdays, the farmers' market fills the North Market building.
The downside is that it's quieter at night than the Entertainment District, and hotel choice is smaller. The nearest subway stations are a 10 minute walk, and some streets near Jarvis feel rough after dark.
What makes Old Town special is the food and the history. You can eat your way through St Lawrence Market in the morning, wander the Distillery District's cobbled lanes in the afternoon and still walk to a Leafs game at night. For a food-focused trip, it's the best base in the city.
Getting around
- St Lawrence Market2walk
- Union Station13walk
- Scotiabank Arena16walk
- Distillery District17walk
- Nathan Phillips Square20walk
- Jack Layton Ferry Terminal20walk
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)40
Old Town & St Lawrence questions
Is Old Town & St Lawrence a good area to stay in Toronto?
Yes, especially for food lovers. St Lawrence Market and the Distillery District are on the doorstep, and Union Station is a 10 minute walk away. It suits food lovers, couples and history fans.
How much does a hotel in Old Town & St Lawrence cost?
A typical double is around $295 a night at a budget hotel, $440 mid-range and $500 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Old Town & St Lawrence?
About 40 minutes door to door: UP Express to Union Station, then a 10 minute walk or the King streetcar.
How far is Old Town & St Lawrence from the main sights?
Door to door from Old Town & St Lawrence: St Lawrence Market 2 minutes on foot, Union Station 13 minutes on foot, Scotiabank Arena 16 minutes on foot and Distillery District 17 minutes on foot.