Family trip to Toronto: our top accommodation options

The world's most multicultural city welcomes backpackers to its youth hostels, lovers to its Victorian houses and the wealthiest to its modern high-rise buildings. Toronto's hotels are a city of contrasts, where colonial buildings and skyscrapers coexist. At the height of luxury, establishments from international chains such as the Four Seasons, the Park Hyatt and the InterContinental have taken over the Yorkville district, alongside chic boutiques and upmarket galleries. These hotels focus on elegance, both in their decor and their services. In downtown, a series of buildings dominated by the emblematic CN Tower, visitors will find modern rooms just a few floors above ground. These addresses are upmarket without being palaces. If you're looking for a charming establishment, all you have to do is wend your way through these tall buildings, and finally stop at a Victorian-style building. These are bed and breakfasts, rather noisy if they are above a pub, but always cosy!

Are you going to Toronto with your family or friends? Ontario's capital has plenty of accommodation options for up to 4 people, from lofts and small houses in the suburbs to large flats in the city centre - you're spoilt for choice.

Whether you want to be in the heart of the bustling city with your children or in a quiet residential area, discover our top 8 best flats in Toronto.

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2 Storey Creative Downtown West Loft

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© 2 Storey Creative Downtown West Loft / Booking
© 2 Storey Creative Downtown West Loft / Booking

This 79-square-metre Canadian loft contains a double bed, a single bed and a fold-out sofa. Right in the centre of Toronto, you're close to the Eaton Center for afternoon shopping and the old town.

The flat is perfect for families on holiday, with a kitchen, living room, wifi, washing machine, large flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Spend quality time with your family, admiring the view of Toronto from your balcony.

2 Storey Creative Downtown West Loft Toronto
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2 Storey Creative Downtown West Loft

79 square metre modern loft in the centre of Toronto
9.1 Fabulous
From
£433 / night
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Yalda Bajelan STR-2011

Enjoy the pool with your family from your accommodation in Toronto. Just a stone's throw from the CN Tower in Toronto's Old Town, you're within walking distance of most activities.

Your luxury flat has a gym, a rooftop pool terrace and all the comforts you need: washing machine, barbecue, air conditioning, wifi connection and more. The flat measures 79 square metres and contains two bedrooms and two double beds, perfect for families or couples of friends.

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© Yalda Bajelan STR-2011 / Booking
© Yalda Bajelan STR-2011 / Booking
© Yalda Bajelan STR-2011 / Booking
Yalda Bajelan STR-2011 Toronto
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Yalda Bajelan STR-2011

Fully-equipped flats with penthouse and swimming pool
8.8 Superb
From
£598 / night
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Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo

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© Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo / Booking
© Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo / Booking
© Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo / Booking

This 70-square-metre flat has two bedrooms with two double beds. It is located right between the sea and old Toronto. From your window you can see the Toronto Islands in the distance. Very well decorated and spacious, you have a washing machine, bath and air conditioning, all within walking distance of Old Toronto and its attractions.

The flat also has a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi internet access. An à la carte breakfast is available every morning.

Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo Toronto
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Prime Location - Stunning 2-bdrm Condo

2-bedroom luxury flats, Boulevard Bremner
9.1 Fabulous
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£397 / night
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GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment - Toronto

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© GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment / Booking
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© GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment / Booking
© GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment / Booking
© GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment / Booking
© GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment / Booking

In this colourful flat, you have a magnificent view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline. The accommodation has a large bedroom with a double bed and a fold-out bed. You are just a stone's throw from old Toronto, including St. Lawrence Market and the main underground stops.

The space is comfortable and cosy. You have everything you need for your holiday: dishwasher, microwave, flat-screen TV, etc. You are just a stone's throw from Sugar Beach and have your own parking space.

GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment Toronto
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GLOBALSTAY Gorgeous Downtown Apartment

Chic, functional flats in the city centre, 1 km from the beach
7.7 Fine
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£123 / night
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Lovely 2 Bedroom rental in Toronto

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© Lovely 2 Bedroom rental in Toronto / Booking

On the outskirts of Toronto, you're in the Scarborough district, a quiet residential area for families. However, you are 18 km from the lively Distillery District and 15 km from Toronto Zoo.

The accommodation is 65 square metres and has two bedrooms with two double beds. During your stay, you have everything you need to feel comfortable and at home: washing machine, flat-screen TV, a garden and even a parking space.

Testimonial

"We had rented a car, in fact, we appreciated the quietness of the neighbourhood and the proximity by car to the city of Toronto." Marie, Kevin and their children.

Lovely 2 Bedroom rental Toronto
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Lovely 2 Bedroom rental

2-bedroom rental accommodation in the Scarborough District
7.6 Fine
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£165 / night
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Novotel Toronto North York

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© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking
© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking
© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking
© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking
© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking
© Novotel Toronto North York / Booking

The Novotel Toronto North York, 3 Park Home Avenue, North York, can accommodate families of 4 including 2 children up to the age of 15 at no extra cost. This makes the hotel ideal for families on holiday in Toronto or in transit through the city. A luxury establishment, this Novotel has a gym and an indoor swimming pool that will delight the whole family. In addition, easily accessible from the motorway, it is also close to shopping centres, cinemas, theatres and restaurants. And the metro.

The hotel has its own restaurant. Continental breakfast can be served in the rooms.

Novotel Toronto North York Toronto
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Novotel Toronto North York

The luxury of a Novotel in uptown Toronto, with an indoor swimming pool
7.5 Fine
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£308 / night
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Don River Villa - Boutique Inn

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© Don River Villa - Boutique Inn / Booking

This guest house has several spacious rooms, as well as a shared lounge and kitchen. The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, bed linen and towels, and Wi-Fi internet access. They all have a desk and a view of the garden. There is also a terrace overlooking the garden, a barbecue, the garden itself and a car park.

You will be rather out of the way, located around fifteen kilometres from the lake and the town centre, so it is advisable to have your own car. You will also be close to Highway 401, as well as Bathurst Manor, North York Public Library and Earl Bales Park.

by Jude JONES
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