Located about 21 km (13 miles) from Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a small town in Ontario, Canada. It is found along Lake Ontario, at a point where the Niagara River meets the ocean. What make it special is that it once served as the capital of Upper Canada and that it is the only town with a lord mayor. What was once a battleground is now a tourist magnet dotted with flowers, trees, and 19th-century buildings. Niagara-on-the-Lake is also famous for hosting Shaw Festival and featuring wineries. It is home to beautiful neighborhoods that you will enjoy discovering. If you are in town to attend a summer festival or for business, check out where to stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, which includes the best neighborhoods.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 10, 2024.
1. Historic Old Town (from USD 200)
Historic Old Town features streets lined with bed and breakfasts, bakeries, boutiques, ice cream parlours, and restaurants. In this neighbourhood, you will get to marvel at great views of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. Visit Queen’s Royal Park Gazebo, a historical site. Watch a performance at Shaw Festival Theatre. Tour St Mark’s Anglican Church and Fort George National Historic Site. The neighbourhood is within walking distance of Prince Of Wales, a Victorian hotel fancied by frequent travellers. This hotel features rooms with antiques, tapestries, and modern amenities. It is also popular because of Secret Garden Spa, which offers many tea-based treatments. Simcoe Park is right across the hotel. Old Town is 1.6 km (1 mi) or five minutes away from Toronto by car.
Prince of Wales
Address: 6 Picton Street
18.71 km (11.7 mi) from Maid of the Mist
WeatherPine Inn
Address: 493 Regent Street, Niagara On The Lake, Niagara On The Lake (ON), Canada, L0S 1J0
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every detail was lovely - from the cozy furnishings to the outdoor garden/dining spacethe beds were very comfortable toogreat value if you cannot fit in a single hotel room or prefer to have more spacethe living room has a beautiful gas fireplace that you can sit around and relaxthe kitchen was a dream and the beds were so comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and comfortableeverything was very clean comfortable and communication with rigo was easysparkling clean with many great touches insideso clean spacious comfortable cosyhouse was outstanding super clean and welcomingHost:
our hosts were welcoming and attentiveand the hosts are excellentrigoberto is a great hostthank you for hosting us in your lovely homerigo and lauren were gracious hosts and helped us with all our questions and needsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal and you can walk to everythinggreat location for our staylocation is fantastic right in the heart of the townamazing house and an amazing locationamazing location and the house was fabulous
2. Glendale (from USD 144)
Good value for the location, but breakfast can be expensive.
Clean, pet-friendly, comfortable rooms, pool, hot tub, and convenient dining options.
Central location near highway, close to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Delicious restaurant meals, excellent buffet breakfast, but some issues with service and pricing.
Editor’s Note: There’s no photo of the neighborhood available at the time of writing
Royal Niagara Golf Club, Woodend Conservation Area, and Niagara College Canada, Welland Campus are located in the neighbourhood of Glendale. Main attractions of Glendale include the city hall of St. Catharines, Brock’s Monument, Niagara Helicopters Limited, and Canada One Outlets. To best enjoy Glendale, travellers prefer to stay at Hilton Garden Inn, a luxury and pet-friendly hotel, which is a 12-minute drive away from Niagara Falls. This hotel offers spacious rooms with a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an alarm clock. It also has a 24-hour business centre, an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a lounge, a gym, a 24-hour convenience store, and a restaurant. Niagara Falls, Buffalo Niagara, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport are all a 30-minute drive away from the hotel. Glendale is 117.6 km (73.1 mi) or over an hour away from Toronto by car.
Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
Address: 500 York Road
11.34 km (7.1 mi) from Maid of the Mist
White Oaks Conference & Resort Spa
Address: 253 Taylor Road
11.22 km (7.0 mi) from Maid of the Mist
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the wifi is pretty slow as wellanysa’s cottage was a cute and cozy cottagewe appreciated the extra touches such as the bottles of water beside the beds and extra fanswe collapsed in the incredibly comfortable beds and with amazing pillowsgreat stay at willow creek we were three couples and 2 kids and had lots of roomCleanliness:
clean and comfortable bedssuper clean chic and the beds are very comfortablevery clean and the beds are comfortable with fabulous linenshouse was scenic and very cleanthe place was clean and perfect for our girls tripHost:
our hosts were quick to reply with any questions and were very courteousthe response from the hosts was friendly and quickthe hosts made check in easy and were quick to communicateany questions we had our hosts replied right away and were quite helpfulthe house is clean and very comfortable and the hosts are informative and respond to needs or questions quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
it was close to many wineries and pretty central to all attractionsthis place is conveniently located right off of the highway and super close to all the amazing wineriesloved this home for our stay peaceful location tho not located for food deliverywould definitely recommend this for a quiet stay close to many wineriesit is an amazing place to get away from a big city
3. St. Davids (from USD 194)
Editor’s Note: There’s no photo of the neighborhood available at the time of writing
St. Davids is another charming neighbourhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake. To explore this neighbourhood, you can join a horse-drawn carriage tour. Discover Niagara Falls. Travel around the historic centre. Visit a winery. Go for a stroll at Queen’s Royal Park. Drink icewine at Inniskillin. Some of the main attractions of the area are Chateau des Charmes, Firemen’s Park, Laura Secord Homestead, RiverBrink Art Museum, JT Farms, and Queenston Heights Park. If you want to stay close to these top attractions, you can book a room at Woodbourne Inn, a white-washed hotel famous for its great location and excellent services. Each room at this establishment is elegant. For leisure, play a game at the nearby golf course or take a walk in the on-site garden. St. Davids is 122.1 km (75.9 mi) or over an hour away from Toronto by car.
Woodbourne Inn
Address: 214 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara On The Lake, Niagara On The Lake (ON), Canada, L0S 1P0
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wi-fi tv bluetooth speaker were all greatall the beds including the sofa bed were very comfortable with high quality linens and pillowspull out couch was very comfortable beautifully decorated and cleangreat kitchen with all comforts of home and everything you would need to cook breakfast and dinnerextremely clean and the beds were very comfortable (including the pull out couch)Cleanliness:
decor was modern and cleanthe place was clean cozy and well decoratedgreat communication with nathan the house was spotless and the kitchen was well equippedhighly recommended nice and clean placewhat a wonderful stay the place was spotless and beautifulHost:
the hosts were easy to communicate withthe hosts were super responsive and helpful with any questions i hadnathan and david were great hosts and very helpful with any questions we haddavid & nathan were always responsive and made us feel welcomeyou will not be disappointed staying here hosts were easy to reach with any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
location was also excellentwonderful location easy walking distance to ravine vineyardthe location is great; beautiful ravine backyard and close to many winerieseasy walk to ravine winerythe location was absolutely perfect and so many activities to do close by
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beds are comfortable with beautiful throw blankets to snuggle inCleanliness:
wonderful time house is beautiful and clean with everything you need to enjoy your stayeverything is new and clean and properly taken care ofHost:
the home is lovely warm and al was welcoming and helpfulthe owners are just a phone or text away and extremely helpfulthey were very accommodating and the property was everything we had hoped forRead more reviewsLocation:
we had a perfect weekend the house is beautiful and the location is greatbeautiful location peaceful relaxing and lovely sunsets
4. Virgil
Editor’s Note: There’s no photo of the neighborhood available at the time of writing
In the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake is the neighbourhood of Virgil, which is found along Four Mile Creek. Virgil was established at the intersection of Black Swamp Road and Indian trail. Virgil Dam along Four Mile Creek is part of a conservation area where visitors can canoe or cast a line. Thus, Virgil is a preferred choice of frequent travellers who are into water-based activities. If you are in search of a vacation home in this neighbourhood, you can stay at a cosy and airy flat, which is above a bakery. This home is easily accessible and is equipped with modern amenities, including a dedicated workspace, a TV, Wi-Fi, washing and ironing facilities, air conditioning, an indoor fireplace, and free parking. Virgil is 123.1 km (76.5 mi) or over an hour away from Toronto by car.
15.75 km (9.8 mi) from Maid of the MistSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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excellent stay the photos don’t do this aptso we appreciated all the nice cozy touches like the fireplace and the heated bathroom floorsruth anne’s place is cozier and better than what’s shown in the photosthis apartment is just as lovely as it seems and has everything you need for a niagara getawaythe bathroom is like a spaCleanliness:
super stylish and clean spacethe house is very beautiful and cleanruth anne’s place is clean and comfortable and very friendly a very enjoyable staythe place is so stylish immaculately clean with beautiful detail and qualitiesthe space was impeccable clean stylish and cozy - perfect for a winter getawayHost:
the host provided the most inviting settingthe staff are super friendly and helpfulgreat stay and great hostruth anne was a great hostruth anne was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful space and great location in notlthe location is amazing and close to the main town but also to other great wineries like stratuslocation was perfect staying on top of a bakery has its perksthis is an incredible place to get away for a relaxing week/weekendwonderful place to spend a relaxing weekend
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the two queen beds were excellentspacious and nicely decorated rooms and yard very comfortable bedding and kitchen well supplied with necessitiesCleanliness:
clean neat & very comfortableabsolutely spotless and very comfortable for our group of 4the place was very clean on arrival and we were impressed by the high quality of everythinggreat property spacious and cleanthe cottage is comfy clean and well situatedHost:
the owners were kind and responsivethe owner was very easy to get in touch with us if we had questionsbooking this property was easy and the owner replied very quicklyand joanna was super responsive and accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
location is perfect for notl arealocation was very central and parking was super easyexcellent home close to wineries restaurants and shopsthe house is a home perfectly decorated modern great location and incredibly clean
5. Queenston (from USD 888)
Reasonably priced B&B with entire house for family or friends
Spacious, clean, modern rooms with thoughtful touches, ample parking
Conveniently situated between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, close to wineries
Delicious, hearty breakfast with fresh fruit and great bacon, accommodating to dietary needs
Editor’s Note: There’s no photo of the neighborhood available at the time of writing
Bound by Niagara River to the east, Queenston is a rural community. Most tourists like to stay in this neighbourhood due to its close proximity to RiverBrink Art Museum, Irrigation Pump House, Niagara College Canada, Welland Campus, Brock’s Monument, Floral Clock, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservatory, Queenston Heights Park, and several hiking trails. One of the best accommodations to stay in Queenston is Carriage House On Kent, a modern and pet-friendly establishment that offers modern amenities. These amenities include spacious rooms, barbecue facilities, a sun terrace, free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, and free private parking. Guests can explore the area by cycling and hiking. They can also go fishing. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which is 60 km (37.3 mi) away from the property. Queenston is 129.2 km (80.3 mi) or almost an hour and a half away from Toronto by car.
Carriage House On Kent
Address: 1 Kent Street
8.53 km (5.3 mi) from Maid of the Mist
South Landing Inn
Address: 21 Front Street South, Niagara On The Lake, Niagara On The Lake (ON), Canada, L0S 1L0
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wifi and netflix service was greatthe gorgeous linen bedding the high-quality cookware the bath productsCleanliness:
(so clean ) the beds were great and the bathrooms were fantasticthe house itself was very clean and well stocked with towels toiletries and kitchen amenitieswonderful stay the house was not only beautifully done and decorated so nicely but it was so clean and comfortableliane is truly a superhost the place is beyond beautiful and extremely cleanHost:
liane is an unbelievable host who truly understands hospitalityliane was a fantastic host - she went above and beyondby far the best host we have ever hadvery stylish and comfortable liane was a great host providing great tips helpful and responsivethis was a perfect transaction the host takes pride in her home and the well being of her guestsRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s an awesome quite peaceful location right in the heart of the wineriesthe location was close to wineries breweries and beautiful trailssuch a wonderful location with stunning ammenitiesit is a charming house in a lovely neighbourhoodyou cannot go wrong with the location; it is peaceful and quiet with lots to discover
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