StayAreasIs Yorkville a good place to stay in Toronto?
Yes, if you want luxury, shopping and the museums. It's calm and upscale with the subway on hand, but it's Toronto's priciest area and quiet at night.
Stay here if
- Luxury travellers
- Shoppers
- Museum lovers
Look elsewhere if
- You're on a budget
- You want to walk to the CN Tower
- You want lively nightlife
Hotels in Yorkville
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Staying in Yorkville
Yorkville is the place to stay in Toronto for luxury and shopping. The Four Seasons and the Hazelton are two of Canada's most celebrated hotels, the designer boutiques of Bloor Street are on the doorstep, and the Royal Ontario Museum is a short walk west. Bay and Bloor-Yonge subway stations put downtown about 15 minutes away.
The neighbourhood is polished but relaxed. Victorian houses on Yorkville Avenue and Hazelton Avenue hold galleries, cafes and restaurants with summer patios, and the small Village of Yorkville Park has a huge granite rock moved from the Canadian Shield. The University of Toronto's leafy campus is a few minutes away.
The downside is the cost. Yorkville has the most expensive hotels in the city, restaurants are pricey, and nightlife is mostly hotel bars and upscale lounges. The CN Tower and the waterfront need a subway ride.
What makes Yorkville special is how calm it feels so close to downtown. You can visit the ROM, shop on Bloor and have dinner on a quiet side street, then be at Union Station in 15 minutes. For a luxury stay or a family trip built around the museums, it's a lovely base.
Getting around
- Royal Ontario Museum8walk
- Nathan Phillips Square17transit
- Union Station19transit
- Art Gallery of Ontario21transit
- Scotiabank Arena23transit
- St Lawrence Market23transit
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)45
Yorkville questions
Is Yorkville a good area to stay in Toronto?
Yes, if you want luxury, shopping and the museums. It's calm and upscale with the subway on hand, but it's Toronto's priciest area and quiet at night. It suits luxury travellers, shoppers and museum lovers.
How much does a hotel in Yorkville cost?
A typical double is around $400 a night at a budget hotel, $690 mid-range and $1,100 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Yorkville?
About 45 minutes door to door: UP Express to Union Station, then Line 1 of the subway to Bay or Bloor-Yonge.
How far is Yorkville from the main sights?
Door to door from Yorkville: Royal Ontario Museum 8 minutes on foot, Nathan Phillips Square 17 minutes, Union Station 19 minutes and Art Gallery of Ontario 21 minutes.