Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Government Street

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 605
AED 702 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

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

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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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 steps from Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum and Government Street. 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. 958 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1391 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

Susanne

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

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

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay when visiting the city. Close to the beautiful inner harbour and an easy walk to restaurants and shoppers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location... only a block away from the waterfront and Empress CP hotel and lots of restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, convenient and very walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, friendly, many history buildings close by, waterfront nice spots
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at the Helm’s Inn and never disappoints. I think this is one of the best small, budget friendly hotels in downtown Victoria. Hotel is always uber clean and the staff are always welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, friendly staff, spacious rooms with small kitchen and quiet location! Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location everything is walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soloman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub across the street. Room 303 was perfect great view of mountains and beach. Awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect sweet spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible accommodation right in the heart of Victoria. Couldn’t have been more perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was lovely! Our suite was big, clean and
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Never disappoints. Quick check in. Comfortable rooms. Nice selection of teas in lobby. Also great location next to park and museum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, quaint, nice size rooms. Felt very safe and very clean. Everything was so walkable from Helms Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property. street noise but also walkable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are ffriendly andhelpful and go out of their way to make your visit smooth and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had a good mattress. The weather was pleasant so we sat in the courtyard each day. The hotel is getting a bit tired cosmetically but i wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend because of the location, excellent basic comfort and overall value.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a treat to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025