Downtown Ottawa Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Downtown Ottawa
Popular places to visit
Byward Market Square
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Byward Market Square, a favourite shopping spot in Ottawa. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Parliament Hill
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.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Rogers Centre Ottawa
Learn about the events happening in Rogers Centre Ottawa during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Rideau Centre
During your visit to Ottawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rideau Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Beautiful, grand old hotel, very well maintained, with good restaurants and best location in Ottawa."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Will be staying again next trip to Ottawa."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"It's a good hotel right downtown. Slightly dated, but not too bad. Our third guest used the pull out couch, not sure I would have slept on that. But other than that the bed was good, shower was good and our room even had laundry and a full kitchen. Parking lot is really confusing. If you are not ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
"No"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa
"The bed was quite hard and the Air Conditioner was quite loud and would wake you up when it shut off with a loud clunk sound. But it is an inexpensive place to stay in Downtown Ottawa and if it wasn't for the loud AC and that was probably just my room I would stay again if I had to go back to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Good location."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Ottawa
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Petrie Island Park and Place D'Orleans Shopping Center.
