Downtown Ottawa

Ottawa

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Confederation Square which includes a city and heritage architecture
National Arts Centre which includes a garden
Bytown Museum showing a river or creek
Confederation Square which includes heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(439 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 featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(331 reviews)

During your trip to Ottawa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Byward Market Square. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Byward Market Square
National Arts Centre which includes a garden

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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

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

National Gallery of Canada

4.5/5(152 reviews)

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

National Gallery of Canada
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

4/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ottawa with a stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Rideau Mall

Rideau Mall

During your visit to Ottawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rideau Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

Rideau Mall

Downtown Ottawa Hotel Deals

Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 435 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 435
AED 516 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)
"The Lord Elgin has a great location and excellent staff. Parking is $44 for valet for the night. Public parking isn’t great in the area, so factor that into your budget. The Market has plenty of nice dining options, but the Rideau Centre continues to decline in terms of stores and the people hanging ..."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 411 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 411
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
"Clean and convenient to walk around the city"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 541 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 541
AED 642 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,273 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Our room was so beautiful with the most incredible view!! The staff in Zoe’s and the cafe were exceptional! Thanks for a magical weekend!"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Sonder Arlo
Sonder Arlo
3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 357 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 357
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Was very clean, friendly staff and within walking distance of a lot of attractions. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Sonder Arlo
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 394 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 394
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,445 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The only downside is the fact that elevator is so slow and you have to wait more than 5mins before you can get into the elevator."

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder Rideau
Sonder Rideau
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is AED 327 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 327
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, premium bedding, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
"Really couldn’t ask for more…"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Sonder Rideau
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Ottawa

Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

ByWard Market

This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.

ByWard Market
Parliament Hill showing night scenes, nightlife and performance art

Byward Market - Parliament Hill

If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Hill or Parliament Building and hop on the metro to see more 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
Skate on the world's largest ice rink. Every year at this time, Gatineau and Ottawa host a shared event called Winterlude. It's a festival that I've gone to since I was a little girl. It's a lot of fun for the whole family. All the events are free of charge and the festival snow bus is also free that takes you to different locations where events are being hosted and run about every 15 minutes. You can expect music, sledding, tubing, ice skating on the Rideau Canal, original snow taffy made with real maple syrup, ice sculptures, free hot chocolate, coffee at some locations, and so much more. I highly recommend if you are in the area. #Winterlude #Quebec #Ontario #Gatineau #Ottawa #tourism #Thingstodo #Festival #NationsCapital

Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while you're in town.

Golden Triangle
Ottawa featuring snow

Centretown

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. You can visit top attractions like Parliament Hill and Elgin Street, and jump on the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History which includes skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(46 area reviews)

As the central business district and oldest neighborhood in Gatineau, this area boasts a cultural hub with the Canadian Museum of History and Casino du Lac-Leamy. Enjoy the transformed downtown, featuring restaurants, cafés, and stores.

Hull

Downtown Ottawa

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