Hotels & Travel

During the Festival, Hot Docs delegates can take advantage of special rates with our hotel and travel partners.

Hotel Partners

The Ace Hotel
51 Camden Street, Toronto, ON M5V 1V2
Save with a preferred rate.
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The Annex Hotel
296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto ON M5S 2M7
Save 25% off the best available rate. Use Promo Code: HOTDOCS
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The Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre
30 Carlton St, Toronto ON M5B 2E9
Save with rates starting at $259 + HST per night .
Please note: the cut-off date for this offer is April 9, 2026.
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Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto ON M5G 1Z4
Save with rates starting at $289 + HST per night.
Please note: the cut-off date for this offer is March 24, 2026.
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Kimpton Saint George
280 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M5S 1V8
Save 15% on the best available rates.
Use Corporate ID: 786923978
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Experience stress-free travel to and from Pearson Airport during Hot Docs! 

The UP Express runs directly from Toronto Pearson to Union Station in 25 minutes — it runs regularly and is $12.35CAD.
You can then take public transport or a car service to your hotel fairly easily.

Alternatively, there are regular and reliable car services that run from the airport to downtown Toronto.
Uber and Lyft are the most affordable, but there are also airport taxis and Airflight is used by many guests.

Visas & eTA

Many travellers to Canada do not require Visas, but do require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Learn more about eTAs and Visa-exemptions HERE.

If you do require a Visa to attend Hot Docs Festival in Toronto, please contact our team at [email protected] outlining your role in the industry and relevance of Hot Docs Festival to your work.