Downtown Ottawa Travel Guide

Ottawa

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

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 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.

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

During your trip to Ottawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Byward Market Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Byward Market Square
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
National Gallery of Canada which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

National Gallery of Canada

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Gallery of Canada during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Find out about the history of Ottawa when you take a trip to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Confederation Square featuring heritage architecture and a city

Confederation Square

Learn about the local history of Ottawa with a stop at Confederation Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Confederation Square

Top hotels in Downtown Ottawa

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 3.890.160 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
3.890.160 ₫
4.615.675 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,492 reviews)
"Hotel is beautiful and room exceeded our expectations Bar serving staff were terrible - completely ignored us for over 20 minutes so we had to order drinks from the bar ourselves. Bartenders were wonderful. Ordering room services is a frustrating process as it requires you to turn on the television ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 3.705.370 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.705.370 ₫
4.396.423 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (4,648 reviews)
"a lot of space!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 3.848.989 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.848.989 ₫
4.566.893 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,411 reviews)
"very friendly staff and excellent customer services. Location is great, close to everywhere downtown. A few minutes walk to Hop on-off bus and other tourism locations. Room is clean and quiet, highly recommended"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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 4.576.659 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.576.659 ₫
5.430.139 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,717 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. We had a hard time with our uber going to the airport and the staff was really helpful in getting us a taxi so we can be at the airport in a timely manner. Mind you, we’ve checked out already but they were still concerned about us and was just excellent in every way💝 we ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
University of Ottawa Residence
University of Ottawa Residence
2 out of 5
90 University Private, Ottawa, ON
The price is 2.585.142 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
2.585.142 ₫
2.921.211 ₫ total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Canadian Museum of ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (323 reviews)
"The residence met our expectations, except for the blob of dried toothpaste on the backsplash and the bed being too soft for two people - the bed sloped towards the heavier person, so as the smaller person, I had a hard time sleeping on the slope. Outlet for TV in room A is loose - our charger kept ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

University of Ottawa Residence
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is 2.913.551 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
2.913.551 ₫
3.456.927 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, premium bedding and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,498 reviews)
"The location is good, very close to Capitol Hill, the National Gallery and other major attractions, shopping malls and markets. The staff has a good service attitude. The room is also very clean."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ottawa

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
Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes

Byward Market - Parliament Hill

If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Canal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
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
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Downtown Gatineau

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.

Downtown Gatineau

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