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Top Cheap Hotels in Halifax

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a stone accent wall, and a chandelier.

Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Birch Cove

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a Christmas tree, and a reception desk.

HFX Airport Hotel

Goffs

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide and a water fountain.

Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Dartmouth

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, a sunlit room with large windows, and a small seating area.

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Dartmouth

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

Future Inns Halifax

Clayton Park West

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a wooden desk, and a comfortable chair.

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

Downtown Halifax

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a black office chair, a green office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a lamp.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Airport by IHG

Goffs

A modern lobby with two white sofas, a floor lamp, a fireplace, and a reception desk with a wooden backdrop.

Cambridge Suites Hotel

Downtown Halifax

A grand lobby with a central round seating area, ornate ceiling, and a chandelier.

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Downtown Halifax

A Hampton Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-maintained lawn.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth

Dartmouth

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape.

Moxy Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax

A bar with a wooden counter, hanging light bulbs, and shelves of liquor bottles.

The Fourth Lock Bed & Breakfast

Fall River

A modern lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, and a large window.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth

Dartmouth

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with golden railings, and a stone pillar.

Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Halifax

A spacious living area with a large blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport

Goffs

A modern lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a reception desk.

Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake

Halifax

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Dartmouth by IHG

Dartmouth

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of parked cars outside, and a sunset visible through the windows.

Alt Hotel Halifax Airport - In Terminal

Goffs

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

Dartmouth

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Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Dartmouth

Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Dartmouth

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Dartmouth by IHG

Dartmouth

Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth

Dartmouth

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and a view through a glass door.

Comfort Inn Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth

Dartmouth

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden partition wall, a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a small refrigerator.

Lake City Motel

Dartmouth

A modern building with a unique angular design, situated by a calm lake with a dock extending into the water.

Hearthstone Inn Boutique Hotel Halifax - Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

Dartmouth

A two-story house with a front porch, a red door, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

Windmill walk

Harbourview

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a built-in fire feature.

Staybridge Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG

Halifax

A modern living room with grey sofas, a yellow chair, and a fireplace.

Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

Dartmouth

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a window providing natural light.

Downtown Sustainable Garden House

North End

The Fourth Lock Bed & Breakfast

Fall River

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Commons Inn

North End

Future Inns Halifax

Clayton Park West

A lobby with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, a dark brown rug, a reception desk with a clock, and a wall-mounted plant.

Chebucto Inn

North End

Christon Exotic Suite - A Homey Suite

Halifax

A pink Victorian-style building with a central entrance, two side wings, and a symmetrical facade.

Garden South Park Inn

Downtown Halifax

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

Cameo Hotel and Suites

Downtown Halifax

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Top Cheap Hotels in Baddeck

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

Silver Dart Lodge

Baddeck

A lodge with a green roof, red chairs, and a wooden gazebo.

Auberge Gisele's Inn

Baddeck

A two-story house with a white porch and a driveway leading to the entrance.

Ceilidh Country Lodge

Baddeck

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, overlooking a calm body of water and boats.

Inverary Resort

Baddeck

A two-story building with a porch, labeled as a motel with dining room.

Telegraph House

Baddeck

A large, two-story building with a prominent 'RESTAURANT' sign at the entrance.

Lynwood Inn

Baddeck

A calm lake with a tree on the right and hills in the background.

Cabot Trail Motel

Baddeck

A deck with a wicker sofa and ottoman, overlooking a lake and greenery.

Baddeck Inn

Baddeck

Baddeck Domes

Baddeck

A bed with a wooden headboard and multiple pillows.

Aberdeen Motel

Whycocomagh

A wooden deck with a view of a lake, picnic tables, and a wooden fence.

Trailsman Lodge

Nyanza

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, overlooking a body of water and trees.

The Lakes at Ben Eoin Golf Club and Resort

Ben Eoin

A grassy outdoor area with several Adirondack chairs arranged in a row, facing a scenic view of mountains and a road.

Kelly's View Motel

Boularderie East

A residential area with houses, a bridge, and a body of water.

Travels Inn Victoria County

Boularderie East

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a wooden ceiling, and artwork on the walls.

The Iona Heights Inn

Iona

A grassy area with picnic tables and stone lanterns by a lake, surrounded by trees and hills.

St. Ann's Motel

South Haven

An aerial view of a lakeside community with residential areas, roads, and a church.

Fair Isle Motel

Whycocomagh

A room with a light blue upholstered sofa, a wooden table with a bottle and glasses, and a Buddha statue.

Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

North River Bridge

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, a swing, and a window.

The Normaway Inn

Margaree Valley

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Top Cheap Hotels in Lunenburg

A pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

Miller House By the Bay

mahone bay

A hallway with a white door leading to a room with a view.

The Homeport Motel

Lunenburg

A table with two wine glasses and a vase of flowers by a window overlooking a harbor.

Rum Runner Inn

Lunenburg Waterfront

A row of cabins with a wooden deck and a covered porch area.

Atlantic View Motel and Cottages

Lunenburg

A wooden door with a view of an outdoor deck and a chair.

Oakhill Pines Campground

Oak Hill

An outdoor seating area with red umbrellas and a hanging flower arrangement.

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn

Lunenburg Waterfront

A two-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.

Fairmont House Bed & Breakfast

Mahone Bay

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating and a gift shop.

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant

Lunenburg Waterfront

Magnolia Inn

Mahone Bay

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lake and bridge, and unique spherical hanging lights.

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre

Western Shore

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, a coffee maker, and artwork on the walls.

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

Bridgewater

A compact living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bed in the adjacent room.

Days Inn & Conference Center by Wyndham Bridgewater

Bridgewater

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a red umbrella.

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Cookville

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, large windows, and a tiled floor.

Bridgewater Hotel

Bridgewater

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a dresser, a chair, a window with a view of trees, and a patterned rug.

Black Forest Cabins

Mahone Bay

A wooden pier with yellow Adirondack chairs and a sailboat docked.

Bluenose Lodge

Lunenburg

A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a building with a balcony overlooking the water.

The Tuna Blue Inn and Restaurant

Hubbards

A deck with a glass table and two chairs overlooking a rocky shoreline and calm sea.

Clifty Cove Motel

Indian Harbour

A deck with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a railing overlooking a body of water and trees.

Surfside Inn

Queensland

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, framed pictures, and hanging lights.

Lane's Privateer Inn

Liverpool

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Top cities in Nova Scotia

A harbor with tall ships docked, a lighthouse, and buildings in the background.

Halifax

Halifax is known for its waterfront and concert halls, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Halifax City Hall and Grand Parade.

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A waterfront with a bridge in the background and wooden piers in the foreground.

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is known for its shopping, and offers lots of things to see including Alderney Landing and The Sanctuary Arts Centre.

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Baddeck

The scenic city of Baddeck is full of attractions, such as Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Kidston Island Lighthouse, and is loved for its museums and concert halls.

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A building with blue siding and yellow trim, a Canadian flag, and a window with a decorative frame.

Lunenburg

Lunenburg is known for its museums and waterfront, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and St John's Anglican Church.

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A lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a coastal town in the background.

Sydney

Sydney is known for its restaurants and waterfront, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Centre 200.

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A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Truro

Truro has lots of attractions such as Truro Golf Club and Truro Mall.

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Top landmarks in Nova Scotia

A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

9.4/10 (7,733 reviews)

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is worth a pic or two when discovering South End. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A river with a bridge, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Dartmouth Crossing

9.2/10 (3,022 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Dartmouth Crossing when in Dartmouth. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A winding mountain road with a coastal view.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

9.8/10 (726 reviews)

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, located 6.9 mi (11 km) from central Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Our travelers also like the area for its beaches and parks, so you can spend the afternoon catching a few rays.

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Scotiabank Centre

8.6/10 (2,065 reviews)

Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Scotiabank Centre, a stadium in Downtown Halifax. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think Scotiabank Centre is cool, you also might like Zatzman Sportsplex and Canada Games Centre, both located nearby.

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A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, modern buildings, and a green field in the foreground.

Halifax Citadel

9.0/10 (4,080 reviews)

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Halifax Citadel in Downtown Halifax. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Halifax, you can easily walk to Museum of Natural History or Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Rogers Square.

Halifax Convention Centre

8.4/10 (362 reviews)

Halifax Convention Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Halifax. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A waterfront building with two domed towers, a bridge, and a cityscape in the background.

Casino Nova Scotia

8.2/10 (2,120 reviews)

Looking to hit the casinos? Why not spend the evening at Casino Nova Scotia in Downtown Halifax to find out if luck is your lady. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, indoor gym, and a large window.

Cambridge Suites Hotel

Downtown Halifax

10/10 Exceptional

James

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

An indoor swimming pool with a checkered floor pattern, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with a truss structure.

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax

10/10 Exceptional

Nadzeya

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Atlantica Hotel" sign, a corner location with a visible entrance, and a parking area with cars.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand with lamps.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted circular light fixture.

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

South End

10/10 Exceptional

The Atlantica Hotel was perfectly located for us to easily walk to and along the waterfront area, an area which offered a variety of places to shop and many restaurants to dine at or simply stop in for a drink while enjoying the view. Also nearby, we visited The Halifax and enjoyed walking through the Public Gardens (a must see! when you visit the city). We enjoyed a dinner and breakfast at the restaurant located in the hotel. Both were delicious and the staff couldn't be nicer or more...

Richard

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the ceiling, tiled floor, and a poolside area with chairs and potted plants.

A modern indoor space with a glass wall, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a potted plant.

A bar area with a menu, bar stools, and seating with cushions.

A hotel reception area with three reception desks, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a potted plant.

The Barrington Hotel

Downtown Halifax

10/10 Exceptional

The place was great and connected to a mall. There is construction everywhere in Halifax, but all hotels in the area will have the same issue. The harbor boardwalk is close by. We had one of the front desk staff whiz by with his black backpack on to return from lunch on time and squeeze through the open doorway sliver to close the door in our face as we were carrying items in both hands. It was a rude move for anyone, much less staff. Hard to describe, but a real crass move. The rest of the...

Anne

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass door entrance.

A building with a sign that reads "REDWOOD GRILL".

Future Inns Halifax

Clayton Park West

10/10 Exceptional

Sara

A multi-story hotel with a mix of dark and red exterior walls, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a poolside area with white chairs.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a vase of flowers, a staircase, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, a table with breakfast, and a window with curtains.

Coastal Inn Halifax

Halifax

10/10 Exceptional

Corinne

A modern kitchen with a central island, recessed lighting, and a view to the outside.

A brick building with a covered parking area and a small garden.

A covered outdoor seating area with a metal roof, wooden benches, and orange traffic cones.

Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater

Bridgewater

10/10 Exceptional

Barry

A sign for Homeward Inns with a 60-minute drive to the city.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, a beige sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Homeward Inns of Canada

Antigonish

10/10 Exceptional

Ute

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Nova Scotia?

For a cheap hotel in Nova Scotia with glowing reviews, consider Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown, which features free WiFi, a health club and an indoor pool. You can also look at Future Inns Halifax or The Barrington Hotel.

Are there any cheap motels in Nova Scotia?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Nova Scotia, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Stardust Motel Bedford where you'll find free WiFi and free parking. Or think about Ceilidh Country Lodge or Slumber Inn for a comfy base without the hefty price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in Nova Scotia?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Nova Scotia hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 3 hostels in Nova Scotia. Mount Saint Vincent University Residence - Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and free parking. FX Hall Residences - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in Nova Scotia?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Nova Scotia, enjoy the outdoors at Cape Breton Highlands National Park or Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Be certain to include a visit to Halifax Public Gardens.

About the destination

What's Nova Scotia like?

Nova Scotia is a friendly locale distinct for its museums and live music. Enjoy the restaurants and cafes or perhaps you'll want to book a local tour during your stay. Learn about the local heritage of Nova Scotia at landmarks like New Horizons Baptist Church and Halifax Citadel. While you're here, stop by Museum of Natural History and Scotiabank Centre.

What is there to see around Nova Scotia?

New Horizons Baptist Church (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
Halifax Citadel (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
Scotiabank Centre (0.5 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
Scotia Square (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
Halifax City Hall (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Nova Scotia?

Museum of Natural History (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
Casino Nova Scotia (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
Neptune Theatre (0.6 mi/1 km from the city center)
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (0.6 mi/1 km from the city center)
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city center)

Other Popular Nova Scotia Attractions

Grand Parade
Historic Properties
Halifax Ferry Terminal
Nova Scotia Archives
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium