Ottawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Major\'s Hill Park featuring snow and a church or cathedral
Ottawa
Ottawa
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(47 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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

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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.

Nepean
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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.

Orleans
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
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 4.137.784 ₫ per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
4.137.784 ₫
4.909.480 ₫ total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,803 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this historic, iconic gem in our nation's capital."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is 1.821.263 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.821.263 ₫
2.167.287 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,026 reviews)
"Too hot and not able to change temperature"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 3.146.206 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.146.206 ₫
3.732.972 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,057 reviews)
"We stay at Les Suites every year for the Ottawa International Animation Festival and we love it there! The kitchen in the room is a great, plus and there are plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby (poutine and shawarma open late). Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Les Suites Hotel 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.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,057 reviews)
"We stay at Les Suites every year for the Ottawa International Animation Festival and we love it there! The kitchen in the room is a great, plus and there are plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby (poutine and shawarma open late). Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,958 reviews)
"Apartment style rooms with kitchen. Nice stay and good area for nightlife"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
"Great place to stay downtown Ottawa. I parked at the NCA which was surprisingly affordable. Walkable to all the sites, good shopping and restos nearby. Room was great but the second elevator was out of service. Had to walk down nine flights of stairs after not being able to get on two rides by. Not ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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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Reviews of Ottawa

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A fantastically serene city. As a Scot, reminds me very much of Central Edinburgh, with its architecture and natural beauty. Well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A great city especially to cycle and walk around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ottawa very picturesque city and very walkable. Rideau canal is a must. Canadian war museum also excellent- parking on site- underground- but quite difficult to find car park- esp at present as roadworks on street.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Ridout area is excellent Centre Ville is soulless Ridout canal and locks were the high spot

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

canal cruise worth a trip

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the best cities to walk around, the local transport is very good

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