ByWard Market Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets
Byward Market showing signage, markets and a city
Byward Market featuring markets, food and signage
Byward Market featuring markets, food and signage
ByWard Market

Popular places to visit

Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

Byward Market Square

4/5(19 reviews)

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Parliament Hill showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Carleton University

Carleton University

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring street scenes, a river or creek and boating

Rideau Canal

4/5(21 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Canadian War Museum showing a city and modern architecture

Canadian War Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum
Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

Canadian Museum of History

5/5(4 reviews)

Up to 20,000 years of history is showcased in this impressive institution dedicated to life in Canada. It also has a Children’s Museum and IMAX theatre.

Canadian Museum of History

Activities

Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

AU$19
per adult
Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam
Captivating Ottawa Walk: Historic and Cultural Highlights

Captivating Ottawa Walk: Historic and Cultural Highlights

AU$496
per adult
Captivating Ottawa Walk: Historic and Cultural Highlights
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket

AU$26
per adult
Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

AU$23
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

AU$211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
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Our pick of the best ByWard Market Hotel Deals

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$243 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,597 reviews)
"The HOTEL IS AMAZING and so is the staff. Only trouble was the nearby construction woke us up at 7 am with a pile driver!!! Stay here when construction is finished."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Byward Blue Inn
Byward Blue Inn
3 out of 5
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$155 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,642 reviews)
"Nous en sommes à notre deuxième séjour à cet hôtel. Nous apprécions toujours le prix exigé pour la chambre, la proximité du stationnement public et des attraits, la tranquillité de l’hôtel et les déjeuners servis le matin. Nous y retournerons, c’est certain et nous demanderons la même chambre!"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$235 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Like the location but this time our stay was noisy as there was construction going on nearby (one block away) and they were working weekdays and weekends. Although there was a sign about it in the elevator, it would have been nice to know about this beforehand."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$222 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (2,291 reviews)
Lord Elgin
"Stayed with our family. Had all the things we needed. We enjoyed the pools and the stature heads of the Elgins!"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$176 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,253 reviews)
"The mini suite was very homely and well kept. The complimentary breakfast was good too. I simply enjoyed my stay and will highly recommend to anyone who need a hotel in a nice safe environment."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

The Business Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$255 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$255
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! (2,262 reviews)
"Really nice staff"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around 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
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.

Golden Triangle
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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

4.5/5(8 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

5/5(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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