Plan Your Visit to Burlington

  • Where to Stay

    Come for the Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail and stay for the cuisine, culture and nature.

    With accommodation options for every budget and a wide range of amenities sprinkled throughout the city, Burlington is an ideal destination for a vacation (or staycation!).

    Take your pick from our selection of 19 hotels, offering various prices and features to suit all preferences. Whether you prefer cozy boutique spots, serene waterfront spas, or efficiency suites, there's something to suit every budget.

    BWST 2026 PREFERRED RATES

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  • Downtown Dining & Retail

    Burlington boasts an exceptional dining‍‍ ‍and entertainment scene that caters to every taste! Within the charming streets of downtown Burlington, you'll find an array of culinary delights.

    Whether you're craving the casual ambiance of sports bars and pizzerias, the elegance of fine dining, or the flavours of diverse ethnic cuisines, Burlington has it all. Best of all, these dining treasures are conveniently located within walking distance of the incredible shops that line the streets of downtown Burlington.

    Check out Burlington’s downtown restaurant directory


Getting Here

  • Burlington is in the centre of it all – literally. It’s easily accessible from within the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, Niagara Region, Kitchener/Waterloo and the U.S. border which makes for a convenient day trip or extended-stay location in the region. 

    By Rail

    Regional GO Transit‍ ‍trains travel from downtown Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls and beyond. They stop at three stations: Aldershot in West Burlington, Appleby in the East, and Burlington station closest to downtown and the Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail. GO Bus connections from all three stations connect to dozens of locations in the region. 

    Note: Burlington Transit bus connections at Appleby and Burlington GO stations link to downtown, hotels, attractions and destinations within the city easily. A bonus: travelling on Burlington Transit is free if connecting to/from GO Transit buses or trains using a Presto, debit or credit card for fare payment.

    National VIA Rail trains heading West leave stop at the Aldershot GO station. 

    By Bus

    Leave the car at home or at your hotel and travel within the city on Burlington Transitwith bus routes that run south of Dundas Road. Buses connect conveniently to neighbouring cities Hamilton and Oakville. 

    By Air

    There are four international airports within 45-60 minutes including HamiltonKitchener/WaterlooBuffalo‍ ‍andToronto Pearson.

    From Pearson, take the UP Express train to downtown Toronto’s Union Station and transfer to regional GO Transit trains direct to three Burlington stops.

    By Car

    Accessible by three highways, Burlington is a drivable from across the region. Once downtown, there are ample parking options, including Green P Public lots and street parking detailed in the Parking Information and the Downtown Municipal Parking Map. Note: the Waterfront Parking Garage – located across the street from Spencer Smith Park and the Sculpture Trail – is free weekdays after 6 pm and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

    By Bike

    Burlington is located on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail‍ ‍where the Waterfront Sculpture Trail is showcased which makes it ideal for cyclists. GO Transit‍ ‍trains and buses accommodate bikes as do Burlington Transit buses. Once here, explore downtown and other neighbourhoods on two wheels. 


Burlington Hotel Offers

Burlington, Ontario is home to some of the the region’s top hotels. Spend a night or two and take a break to explore the Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail and Downtown Burlington. Many of our hotel partners have discount codes and special rates for our visitors. Book your stay today!

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    985 Syscon Road
    Burlington, ON L7L 5L1
    P: 905-631-7000

    $149/night +taxes

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton

    975 Syscon Road
    Burlington, ON L7L 5S3
    P: 905-631-8300

    $175/night +taxes

  • Quality Hotel Burlington

    950 Walkers Line
    Burlington, ON L7N 2G2
    P: 905-639-9290

    $134/night +taxes

  • Courtyard by Marriott Burlington

    1110 Burloak Drive
    Burlington, ON L7L 6P8
    P: 289-337-2700

    $194/night +taxes

  • Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington

    2020 Lakeshore Road
    Burlington, ON L7R 4G8 
    P: 905-681-5400

    15% discount off our best available rate for BWST visitors.
    Use booking code BWST2026

  • The Pearle Hotel and Spa

    3 Elizabeth Street
    Burlington, ON L7R 0A4
    P: 905-340-0591

    15% off Sunday - Thursday
    10% off Friday & Saturday

    Use booking code ER5