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Halifax, Canada
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Halifax city guide featuring Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), Canada hotels and accommodation, discount hotels close to International Airport, cheap downtown hotel rates, Halifax International Visitor Center, luxury accommodation, youth hostels, budget lodging along Bedford Highway and in nearby Dartmouth, and general Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), Canada hotel information.
Halifax Hotels and Accommodation - Last updated 2/7/2008.
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Halifax Hotels and Halifax Accommodation
(Halifax, Nova Scotia - NS, Canada)
 Finding hotels and accommodation in the Halifax area does not usually present a problem, although the best hotels often quickly become full booked. Bed and breakfasts too are extremely popular and can be in short supply during the peak season.
The Halifax International Visitor Center is always extremely helpful when looking for last-minute accommodation and can suggest many different alternatives, usually suiting all tastes and budgets. These range from luxury hotels in downtown Halifax, to dormitory accommodation at youth hostels for the budget-conscious traveler visiting the city of Halifax.
 Halifax Hotels and Accommodation: Where to Stay in Halifax - Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), Canada
Many visitors to Halifax find that staying in the downtown district offers the most conveniently placed accommodation, with central hotels being within walking distance of top tourist attractions, shopping districts and restaurants. Downtown Halifax is home to a diverse mixture of accommodation, which include modern high-rise hotels, to more historic, Art Deco lodging and converted town houses.
One of the oldest and most notable hotels in Halifax's downtown district is the Lord Nelson Hotel, which dates back to the 1920s and features impressive architecture and spacious rooms. Also nearby, the outstanding Sheraton Halifax Hotel is the epitome of luxury and style, and stands along Upper Water Street on the eastern side of downtown Halifax.
Although central Halifax offers a selection of chain hotels, many of the city's main motels are located on the outskirts of Halifax. Standing around 6 miles / 10 km to the northwest of the downtown district, motels here are particularly clustered along the Bedford Highway (Highway 2), alongside the Bedford Basin bay. Although these motels are situated away from the center of Halifax, they do offer some of the best value for money and the downtown district can be easily reached by car or public transport, with the journey lasting around 15 minutes.
 Bed and breakfasts in Halifax generally lie on the peripheries of the city and are usually family run. Offering inexpensive rooms and extensive breakfasts, bed and breakfasts are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to more mainstream, chain hotels in Halifax.
Located around 3 miles / 5 km from Halifax, the nearby town of Dartmouth contains a reasonable selection of accommodation. With a population approaching 70,000 people, Dartmouth features a number of impressive hotels, bed and breakfasts, a well-placed camping site and several cheap inns.
Halifax is home to a surprisingly large airport, which stands around 24 miles / 39 km to the northeast of the city, and is also close to Dartmouth. Halifax International Airport is around 30 minutes' drive from the downtown district and offers a large on-site hotel, which is always extremely popular with business travelers. The airport also provides good ground transportation, which includes regular buses that travel to and from Halifax.
Halifax Hotels and Accommodation: Budget Accommodation - Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), Canada
A number of budget accommodation options are available in the Halifax area, including hostels and seasonal university residences. Available during the summer months, Dalhousie University features an enormous amount of inexpensive accommodation and is always popular with budget-conscious backpackers visiting Halifax. University rooms can be booked in advance and are located at Fenwick Place, the Howe Hall, the O'Brien Hall and also at the university's Shireff Hall. Hostels in Halifax provide exceptional value for money and include the Heritage House Hostel on Barrington Street, the Halifax Backpackers Hostel along Gottingen Street, and the YMCA Hostel on South Park Street.
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