Downtown Ottawa Travel Guide

Ottawa

A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.
A city street with a mix of modern and historic buildings, including a red brick building with ornate details and a large clock tower in the background.
A modern glass building surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
A lock system, a museum, and a river.
A city square with historic buildings, a red bus, and a wooden bench.

Stay near popular Downtown Ottawa attractions

A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.

Parliament Hill

9.0/10 (11,740 reviews)
Parliament Hill is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.
See properties

Top hotels in Downtown Ottawa

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is 4.463.826 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
4.463.826 ₫
5.346.692 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,583 reviews)
"Beautiful and very conveniently located."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is 4.108.962 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
4.108.962 ₫
4.921.789 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,165 reviews)
"Great location, staff were helpful and polite, and the room and hotel were clean."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is 3.716.743 ₫ per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
3.716.743 ₫
4.451.874 ₫ total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,105 reviews)
"super!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.254.484 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.254.484 ₫
3.898.221 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,678 reviews)
"Hôtel was good, perhaps a bit tired but not unreasonable for the price. The cleanliness of the corridors was not great, but the rooms were mostly good. They 2 bed suites were very spacious and well-appointed, especially the kitchen areas. The one downside- outside of the control of the hotel, I stress ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

4 out of 5
123 Metcalfe Street Ottawa ON
The price is 4.743.983 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
4.743.983 ₫
5.756.213 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,716 reviews)
"Overall very nice hotel, good location but was undergoing minor renovations during stay which affected some hallways. Breakfast options were limited and extremely expensive with slow service in the restaurant. If it weren’t for $25 food voucher breakfast for 2 would have been $70 for 2 with tax and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

2.5 out of 5
290 Rideau Street Ottawa ON
The price is 2.413.081 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2.413.081 ₫
2.726.781 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (717 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa
See all 670 properties in Downtown Ottawa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Ottawa

Find the best Downtown Ottawa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

ByWard Market

A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and large glass windows.

Lebreton Flats

When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Parliament Hill or Byward Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.

Downtown Ottawa Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: