Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
The front desk staff were very customer service oriented. The view from my room was spectacular and we are very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Very comfortable bed, clean room and excellent location close to downtown area.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kingston Marriott
We asked for a late check out and the front desk attendant (not sure of her name) was unfriendly and made us feel like and absolute inconvenience. We were polite in asking and said if it didn’t work, we’d be ok with that. Her response was “well, fine but no later than 12:30”. Incredibly unexpected ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
The breakfast room is big and sunny. Breakfast is a set box, coffee and tea.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Stationnement non inclus
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Great hotel. Close to shops and restaurants and on the water. This is our "go to" hotel when visiting family in Kingston.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and The Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Bellevue House National Historic Site.
