Centretown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ottawa featuring snow
Photo provided by National Capital Commission
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Parliament Hill which includes military items, performance art and music
Parliament Hill showing a statue or sculpture, a garden and a memorial
Parliament Hill featuring an administrative building, a garden and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

National Arts Centre
Confederation Square showing heritage architecture, a monument and an administrative building

Elgin Street

Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Elgin Street
Parliament Hill which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Peace Tower

One of Ottawa’s icons is a tower that represents the city’s wartime and political history. Explore the building while looking out over the city centre.

Peace Tower
Bytown Museum showing signage

Bytown Museum

Discover Ottawa’s modest origins as the settlement of Bytown in this historical museum located within the city’s oldest building.

Bytown Museum
National War Memorial

National War Memorial

Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National War Memorial

Activities

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
Ottawa: Private custom tour with a local guide

Ottawa: Private custom tour with a local guide

AU$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Private custom tour with a local guide
Enjoying unique poutines!

Ottawa's Most Unique Poutine Tour

AU$98
per adult
Ottawa's Most Unique Poutine Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

AU$207
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

AU$42
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa Street Art: City Exploration Game

Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa

AU$20
per adult
Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa
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Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals

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$159 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (6,994 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. The suite had everything you needed. Breakfast was amazing...there was also food you could take for lunch. Restaurants were near by. Great area to walk around. Planned on just staying one night...ended up staying for three. THANK YOU"

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$237 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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! (2,172 reviews)
"I had a lovely stay and enjoyed using the gym, pool and sauna"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Sonder The O'connor
Sonder The O'connor
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (742 reviews)
"Great service. Felt comfortable!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Sonder The O'connor
Sonder Rideau
Sonder Rideau
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$199 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,204 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Sonder Rideau
Arc The Hotel
Arc The Hotel
4 out of 5
140 Slater St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$198 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed Room clean and nicely put together"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Arc The Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$237 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
"Great hotel with excellent staff. However parking was pricy ($23 over night min plus more if you go in and out) and there were limited restaurants open on Saturday before 4pm."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Centretown

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
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
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 Department of National Defense and Rideau Centre, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa featuring a cascade, a bridge and snow

Glebe

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.

Glebe
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Old Ottawa East

Check out the sporting events during your time in Old Ottawa East. Hop around the Ottawa area on the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal and Brantwood Park.

Old Ottawa East
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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