The Oswego Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a stone wall.
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC, V8V5C1
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min walk‬
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Room options

Basic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Oswego Hotel

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
The Oswego Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The sightseeing around The Oswego Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Harbour. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and pet-sitting services.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at The Aegir Room
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, cleanliness, and spaciousness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 6 minutes by foot from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Oswego Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Victoria hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Aegir Room - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised 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

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • 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: CAD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum CAD 105 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number ST861410328
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Oswego
Oswego Hotel
Oswego Hotel Victoria
Oswego Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel
The Oswego Hotel Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel Victoria

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1540 out of 1998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1998 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, roomy suites.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The room was beautiful, the location was perfect.for exploring the area, the lobby was welcoming. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We continue to enjoy this facility … location & facilities … staff and restaurant excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel w terrific location. We loved our stay and will come back. The restaurant is terrific and all staff amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Loved the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed another stay at the Oswego Hotel. The staff and accommodations are lovey and the location is great. Underground parking is a bonus and we enjoyed the live music on Sunday night at dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent and front staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very close to the downtown which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Great views and neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great staff, spacious room
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Oswego. The suites are well-equipped and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, would prefer a bigger bed. Next time we will book the King bed suite. The food was excellent and service was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. A quick walk to the waterfront and heaps of places to eat, shop and wander around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Awesome garden room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance from ferries and waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. We had a great experience at the Oswego. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yilun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly & helpful staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, dog friendliness, clean, great location, nice amenities, great lobby area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025