Ottawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Major\'s Hill Park featuring snow and a church or cathedral
Voyageur Provincial Park which includes general coastal views
Ottawa featuring heritage elements and interior views
Ottawa showing snow, a bridge and ice skating
Rideau Canal showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Where to stay in Ottawa

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(50 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
aerial view of Kanata Ontario, view along March road, Summer scene

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.

Kanata
BBT3FW Samuel de Champlain Statue, Nepean Point, Parliament Hill in distance, Ottawa, Ontario

Nepean

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

Nepean
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

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.

ByWard Market
Canada Aviation and Space Museum showing interior views and aircraft

Gloucester

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

Gloucester
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is 4.376.562 ₫ per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
4.376.562 ₫
5.242.247 ₫ total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,267 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is 2.794.569 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.794.569 ₫
3.347.358 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,136 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Business Inn
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is 1.773.948 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.773.948 ₫
2.110.981 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,344 reviews)
Staff was welcoming

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
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.
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,201 reviews)
It was as shown in the listing. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
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! (5,374 reviews)
We love staying at Les Suites! The units are clean and spacious, with all the amenities you could possibly need. Beds are also very comfortable!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

2 out of 5
1385 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,698 reviews)
Be ready to walk a bit, first from the parking to the reception, then from reception to the room. Although shopping was nearby, the walk was back to reception, then around the building to the shopping centre. If you see something missing, ask. The staff are very polite but don't offer. Oddly, they ...

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
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.

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