Toronto, ON · Basketball / Hockey
Scotiabank Arena Hotels Within Walking Distance (2026)
40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
Capacity: 19,800
Opened: 1999
Le Germain Maple Leaf Square about two minutes; Fairmont Royal York about three; InterContinental Toronto Centre about seven; Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Marriott City Centre, and Shangri-La about ten to eleven.
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Last updated: November 1, 2026
Hotels you can walk to in the Scotiabank Arena district
| Hotel | Walk time | Type | Nearest entrance | Route notes | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square | 2 min | Walkable | West approach (Maple Leaf Square) | Attached to Maple Leaf Square on the arena's west side — about two minutes on foot. | Walking directions |
| Fairmont Royal York Toronto | 3 min | Walkable | North approach (Front Street) | Across Front Street from Union Station, about three minutes north of the arena. | Walking directions |
| InterContinental Toronto Centre | 7 min | Walkable | West approach (Maple Leaf Square) | On Front Street West, about seven minutes via the Maple Leaf Square side. | Walking directions |
| The Ritz-Carlton Toronto | 10 min | Walkable | West approach (Maple Leaf Square) | On Wellington Street West, about ten minutes through the entertainment district. | Walking directions |
| Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel | 10 min | Walkable | West approach (Maple Leaf Square) | Inside the Rogers Centre complex, about ten minutes along Bremner Boulevard. | Walking directions |
| Shangri-La Hotel Toronto | 11 min | Walkable | West approach (Maple Leaf Square) | On University Avenue, about eleven minutes through the downtown core. | Walking directions |
- Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square2 minWalkableWest approach (Maple Leaf Square)
Attached to Maple Leaf Square on the arena's west side — about two minutes on foot.
Walking directions - Fairmont Royal York Toronto3 minWalkableNorth approach (Front Street)
Across Front Street from Union Station, about three minutes north of the arena.
Walking directions - InterContinental Toronto Centre7 minWalkableWest approach (Maple Leaf Square)
On Front Street West, about seven minutes via the Maple Leaf Square side.
Walking directions - The Ritz-Carlton Toronto10 minWalkableWest approach (Maple Leaf Square)
On Wellington Street West, about ten minutes through the entertainment district.
Walking directions - Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel10 minWalkableWest approach (Maple Leaf Square)
Inside the Rogers Centre complex, about ten minutes along Bremner Boulevard.
Walking directions - Shangri-La Hotel Toronto11 minWalkableWest approach (Maple Leaf Square)
On University Avenue, about eleven minutes through the downtown core.
Walking directions
Walk times are estimates based on an average adult walking pace from the listed entrance. Actual times vary with your gate, game day crowd flow, and street closures. Google Maps may choose a different gate or omit private indoor connections; follow the listed route notes and venue access rules for onsite hotels.
Walking from your hotel to the doors
Bay Street and Union Station
Approach Scotiabank Arena along Bay Street from Union Station or from the west via Maple Leaf Square. The listed hotel walks range from two to eleven minutes; allow extra time for event-day crowds and crossings.
Note: If walking is not practical, take transit to Union Station — the arena is a short indoor-connected walk from the station concourse.
Frequently asked questions
Are there hotels within walking distance of Scotiabank Arena?
Yes. Le Germain Maple Leaf Square about two minutes; Fairmont Royal York about three; InterContinental Toronto Centre about seven; Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Marriott City Centre, and Shangri-La about ten to eleven.
What is the closest hotel to Scotiabank Arena?
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square is the closest listed option, about a two-minute walk via the Maple Leaf Square side.
Our walkable-only rule
Every hotel on this page has a continuous pedestrian route from an entrance visitors actually use at Scotiabank Arena, measured through the surrounding streets rather than across the block. Anything beyond roughly a 15-minute walk, or separated by a highway, river or rail corridor with no crossing, is excluded — however close it looks on a map.