Hotels in Markham

Markham sits just north of Toronto, and most visitors come for a conference, a family visit or a flight connection. Two areas cover most stays: Unionville and Downtown Markham, with the old main street and the new towers, and the Highway 7 corridor, where the business parks and the big conference hotels are. This guide compares them, explains the price bands, and adds the details that make a short stay work.

Markham Hotels at a Glance: Choosing the Right Area

Start with what brings you to Markham. A weekend with the family or a walkable evening suits Unionville, and a conference or a business stop suits Highway 7.

The two areas are a short drive apart, and Toronto is a straight run south. The street and the room are where the difference shows.

Unionville Hotels: Main Street and the New Centre

Unionville holds the old main street, the pond and the restaurants, and Downtown Markham adds the new towers, the cinema and the patios. It is the base for a weekend rather than a working trip.

The area is at its best in the evening, when Main Street fills and the patios open. The pond is the other draw, and the walk around it is flat and short.

Highway 7 Hotels: Business Parks and Parking

The Highway 7 corridor runs east to west across the north of the city, with the business parks, the offices and the parking that a conference needs.

The area is built for cars, and the parking is free at most hotels. The restaurants are close, and the drive to Unionville is short.

What Markham Hotels Cost: Rates by Band and What You Get

Markham is moderate for the Toronto area, and the range tracks the area, the facilities and the season.

There are two takeaways worth carrying into the booking. The mid-range band carries most of the city's rooms, and the difference inside it is the pool and the walk to a restaurant. The premium band buys space and a full-service setup, which matters for a conference.

Markham Hotels for Weekends, and for Longer Visits

A weekend in Markham fits one base. Two nights do not justify a move, and Unionville is small enough to walk.

Longer stays change the balance. A week or more makes a kitchen and laundry matter, and the suites start to make sense. If you plan day trips into Toronto, a hotel near the highway saves time on every departure.

Families often choose Unionville for the walk and the highway for the pool. The two are a short drive apart, and the choice is about evenings.

Markham Hotels: Getting Around: Local Know-How

A handful of local habits smooth the stay.

Plan for a car

The city spreads out, and the hotels sit far apart. A car or a ride app is the practical way to move, and the parking is free at most hotels.

Use the GO train for Toronto

The GO train runs from Unionville to downtown Toronto, and it beats the drive in rush hour. A hotel near the station makes the trip easy.

Book the airport transfer

Toronto Pearson is a short drive west of Markham, and most hotels run a shuttle or arrange a flat-rate car. A booked transfer is simpler than a taxi queue at the terminal, and the drive is quick outside rush hour, and the route is easy to follow. It is worth booking ahead, and the driver waits at arrivals with a sign and a bottle of water.

Carry cash for the small places

Cards are accepted widely, but the bakeries and the smaller cafes prefer cash. A few dollars cover a coffee and a snack.

Pack for the seasons

The summers are warm and humid, and the winters are cold with snow. Layers and a waterproof shell cover most of the year.

Check the conference calendar

The big hotels fill when a conference is on, and the rates follow. A date that clashes with an event costs more and books out earlier.

Keep the first evening close

After a long flight into Toronto, the easiest first night is the one that needs no planning. A Unionville hotel puts dinner and a walk within a few minutes, and leaves the city for a morning when you have had some sleep.

Stay in Unionville for the walk and on Highway 7 for the parking. Wherever you book, enjoy the town at your own pace, and have a wonderful trip.

Markham Hotels: Common Questions

Is Markham a good base for Toronto?

It suits a conference, a family visit or a flight connection rather than sightseeing. Downtown Toronto is a straight run south, and the GO train from Unionville beats the drive in rush hour.

Where should I stay without a car?

Unionville and Downtown Markham, where Main Street, the pond and the restaurants are walkable. The Highway 7 hotels are built around parking and the business parks.

Do the hotels include parking?

Most do, and it is usually free. The city-centre hotels are the exception, so it is worth confirming before you book.

How do I get to the airport?

Toronto Pearson is a short drive west. Most hotels run a shuttle or arrange a flat-rate car, and a booked transfer is simpler than the taxi queue.

Is there anything to do in the evening?

Main Street in Unionville fills with diners, and the cinema and the patios in Downtown Markham stay open late. It is a quiet evening rather than a night out.

Are there restaurants near Unionville?

Main Street has the densest cluster, from bakeries to dinner places. Downtown Markham adds the chains and the cinema, a short drive east.

How do I get to downtown Toronto?

The GO train from Unionville is the easiest route, and it avoids the highway in rush hour. The drive is straightforward outside peak times.

Is Markham walkable?

Unionville is, with Main Street, the pond and the restaurants close together. The rest of the city spreads out around the business parks and the malls.

Which hotels suit a family?

The ones with pools, mainly in Downtown Markham and along Highway 7. The suites add space, which matters more than the pool once the children are older.

Do I need a car to get around Markham?

For most of the city, yes. The hotels sit far apart, and the business parks are spread along Highway 7. Unionville is the exception.

※ Prices and room availability vary by date and room type. Confirm current rates before booking.