The Best Hotels in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,966 reviews	View
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 334 reviews	View
Moxy Ottawa Downtown	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 96 reviews	View
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,397 reviews	View

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.

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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.

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A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Hull

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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

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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.

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Top Downtown Ottawa Hotel Reviews

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8/10 Good

"Nice modern apartment building rather than boutique hotel. Name is misleading."

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

8/10 Good

"I was surprised to learn during our stay that this hotel was THE place to stay in back when traveling by train was the norm, with it sitting right next to Ottawa's main railway station. The informative signs detailing the many famous figures and dignitaries that have visited the chateau over the years was very intriguing to me. I could certainly see why it has earned such a reputation as the room itself was spacious, well-decorated, and comfortable. Furthermore, the money spent on having a view over Parliament Hill was well worth it, as it made for excellent sights both day and night when we were relaxing there. Although we lamented the lack of a microwave it was hard to find fault with the grandeur of the room itself. I would say that the main things that offset our wonder during this stay were the lack of on-site parking (I don't like trusting my vehicle to a valet, but that's just me), the hecticness of traffic in the surrounding area (which is admittedly a given in a capital city), and the lack of adequate staff members in some areas of the hotel. The latter was mainly seen by us during breakfast, where there were too few people available to serve the sheer volume of guests, some of whom were rather demanding as a result. My wife and I felt rather sorry for the staff who were clearly trying their best, so my hope is that others have brought this up and that it will eventually be addressed."

DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

8/10 Good

"Travelled with our dog, so very good of the property to allow pets! Unfortunately, our room was not ready at check-in time so they moved us to another room which was much smaller than what we had been expecting based on our last stay. Good of them to let us check in, but as a result we may not have been reassigned the correct room. In the end all was good - as I say, very good to have a reliable hotel downtown that allows pets! :)"

Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at the check in desk were extremely helpful with information walking to and getting around town and also when we wanted to visit the Canadian Museum of History (spectacular) and a must see museum. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The staff there work very hard attending to the customers and even though they were swamped when I was there, they always had a smile on their faces and were very accommodating. Their coffee is excellent!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Ottawa?

Downtown Ottawa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and top museums. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Ottawa? Consider a visit to Parliament Hill while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Ottawa?

If you're searching for places to stay in Ottawa, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 66 Downtown Ottawa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Ottawa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Ottawa.

What is there to do in this Ottawa neighbourhood?

While you're in Downtown Ottawa, a shopping trip to Rideau Centre, Byward Market Square or Sparks Street Mall might be the perfect way to find that souvenir you've been looking for. Parliament Hill and National Arts Centre are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Ottawa include Ottawa Little Theatre, Ottawa Art Gallery and Galerie SAW Gallery. When you're sightseeing in Ottawa, ByTowne Cinema and Embassy of Denmark are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Ottawa and the greater Ottawa area?

If you want to see more of the city, Rideau Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Parliament Station and Lyon Station.

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1. Fairmont Chateau Laurier

2. The Business Inn

3. Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

5. reStays Ottawa

6. Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown

7. Lord Elgin Hotel

8. Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

9. Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

10. Moxy Ottawa Downtown

11. Le Germain Hotel Ottawa

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

13. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

14. ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

15. AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

16. Byward Blue Inn

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

18. The Westin Ottawa

19. Cartier Place Suite Hotel

20. The Ora Hotel, BW Signature Collection

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Where to stay in Downtown Ottawa

Kanata

Nepean

Hull

Orleans

ByWard Market

Top Downtown Ottawa Hotel Reviews

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