Toronto’s leading hotels are catering to game-goers with stays that prioritize location, amenities and seamless stadium access.
Toronto is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches in total, running through to July 2nd. If you managed to score tickets to a remaining match at BMO Field or you just want to be in the thick of it, you’re not too late. Here are the best hotels to stay at for FIFA 2026 in Toronto.
Best Location: Hotel X Toronto
Let’s start with the obvious choice. Hotel X Toronto is the only hotel actually located on the Exhibition Place grounds, sitting a mere 650 metres from the stadium gates. That’s a ten-minute walk. On match day, when the entire city is scrambling for transit and the streetcars are packed to the doors, you’ll be strolling over, coffee in hand.
The hotel itself is an impressive property: a striking glass tower with a living green wall of 2,500 golden pothos plants in the lobby and views that take in both the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. Beyond the obvious proximity perk, it delivers serious resort-style amenities: a 55-foot rooftop pool (exclusive to guests), the award-winning Guerlain Spa, the 10XTO Athletic Club with tennis courts and a sport simulator, and — arguably the most relevant feature right now — The Playbook Commons, an immersive sports theatre experience perfect for watching every match you aren’t attending in person.
On the transport front, the hotel offers complimentary drop-offs within a 5km radius in its Tesla house car, and the Exhibition GO Station and the 509 streetcar are both an eight-minute walk away, connecting you directly to Union Station and the rest of the city.
Best for Going All Out: The Ritz-Carlton Toronto
The Ritz-Carlton has leaned into this tournament wholeheartedly, and their FIFA offering is one of the more creative packages in the city. For a minimum spend of $8,000 (plus tax and service), you can take over the hotel’s Gallery Meeting Room for a private watch party — think floor-to-ceiling screens, Ritz-level catering, and the kind of service that makes you feel like a hospitality sponsor rather than a regular tourist.
Even without the watch party package, the Ritz is a standout choice. Rooms on match days run from $860 to $2,965 depending on size and view, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Ontario from the upper floors. TOCA restaurant does a lovely wine and cheese programme, and the spa here has been winning awards long enough to justify trusting it completely.
It’s located in the Entertainment District, minutes from BMO Field via the 509/511 streetcar — a quick, easy ride that delivers you to Exhibition Loop without drama.
Best for Quiet Luxury: The St. Regis Toronto
If you’d rather retreat to a peaceful haven of a hotel, the St. Regis is your hotel. Personalized butler service, a saltwater infinity pool, and LOUIX LOUIS — one of the city’s most glamorous restaurants and bars — set the tone immediately.
The St. Regis is a short streetcar or cab ride from BMO Field, and it positions you perfectly for everything the Financial District and downtown core have to offer in the in-between days. Match-day king rooms are running around C$1,200/night, which drops back to $795 once the tournament wraps — a reminder, if you needed one, of just how much buzz this city is carrying right now.
Best for Perks & Personalized Stays: Soho Hotel Toronto
Not every FIFA hotel stay needs to be a second mortgage. The Soho Hotel has put together a genuinely thoughtful package for World Cup visitors: book direct through their website or app and you’ll get 10% off best available rates, a complimentary welcome amenity of Canadian sparkling water and local treats on arrival, iPrefer rewards points redeemable for Uber credits or upgrades, and complimentary EV charging. It’s not flashy, but it adds up.
Location-wise, the Soho sits about a 20-minute walk (or a five-minute streetcar ride) from the FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and The Bentway, and BMO Field is a ten-minute TTC ride south. The concierge team is particularly strong here — they’ll arrange helicopter tours, Niagara Falls day trips, or Michelin-starred private dinners if you’re looking to extend the experience beyond football.
Best for an Iconic Stay: Fairmont Royal York
The Royal York isn’t the flashiest option on this list, but it might be the most strategically placed. Standing directly across from Union Station, it is the literal hub of every transit line connecting downtown to Exhibition Place. The 509 and 511 streetcars leave from just outside the door, getting you to BMO Field in under fifteen minutes. The GO Train to Exhibition Station is equally painless.
Beyond the logistics, the Royal York is a genuine landmark — nearly a century old, Art Deco grandeur updated tastefully in 2019 with a 50-foot skylit indoor pool, the sophisticated CLOCKWORK lounge, the REIGN restaurant, and the beloved Library Bar, which is exactly as cosy as it sounds and exactly what you want after a late match. Rates vary, but this remains one of the more reliable bets for a classic Toronto experience without straying into eye-watering territory.
Best for Vibes and Socializing: The Drake Hotel
Less than a half hour’s walk from the stadium, the Drake is perfect for travellers who want their FIFA experience wrapped in some genuine Toronto culture. The Drake is a boutique institution with a patio café, rooftop lounge (featuring a summer BBQ menu and sunset DJ sessions), plus rotating contemporary art exhibits. The Queen streetcar connects you to the rest of the city, and the neighbourhood itself — Queen West, long ranked among the coolest in North America — gives you something to do on non-match days beyond the obvious tourist circuit.