Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kingston
Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Kingston Hotel Deals
Kingston Marriott
Everything was fine. The HVAC was quite loud, but, it actually made for good white noise
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Great stay overall! Pool was a little chilly for me but kids loved it :)
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Good gym equipment and pool facilities. However, no USB ports in our room. Had to borrow adaptor from front desk.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
Had a wonderful experience at the hotel. The front staff, including Sarah did an amazing job to recognize our recent engagement . Will be back again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
The hotel is right downtown & close to everything
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Quaint room (with bathroom) in an historic building.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Kingston City Park are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
