Centretown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ottawa featuring snow
Photo provided by National Capital Commission
Photo provided by National Capital Commission
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 acclaimed art galleries 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
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
Confederation Square showing heritage architecture and a city

Confederation Square

In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.

Confederation Square

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

AU$22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

AU$573
per adult
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto
Shapers of Ottawa Exploration Game

Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience

AU$17
per adult
Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience
The Canadian parliament, Ottawa.

Ottawa Private Day Tour from Montreal

AU$600
per adult
Ottawa Private Day Tour from Montreal
Ottawa Street Art: City Exploration Game

Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa

AU$17
per adult
Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
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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
The price is AU$167 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (7,267 reviews)
"Ever"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

The Business Inn
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$214 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (1,197 reviews)
"Underground parking spacious not crowded, All staff was nice, Ben at front desk and Hai the bartender at hotel very nice! Pool was warm not crowded kids room not crowded. Hotel was quiet good views. Restaurants in area also very nice workers 10/10 trip"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$239 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 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! (2,349 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel, its not as modern as others in the area but i love that about it. The only thing i think could be looked into are the windows, i found them to be quite drafty, the bathroom was particularly cold becasue of this."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Sonder Arlo
Sonder Arlo
3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$219 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 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! (654 reviews)
"Close to parliament, Byward market, coffee shops. Very clean inside and quiet. Easy access, felt safe."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Sonder Arlo
Sonder The O'connor
Sonder The O'connor
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$197 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (921 reviews)
"Will be my go-to in Ottawa. Easy to get to, has some awesome restaurants in walking distance and if you are looking for more of an apartment option vs. Just a bed in a hotel room, it’s very reasonable"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Sonder The O'connor
Sonder Rideau
Sonder Rideau
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$201 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$201
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! (1,344 reviews)
"Excellent location and great value. Construction noise in the morning was a nuisance."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Sonder Rideau
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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 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
Canadian War Museum featuring interior views and military items

Lebreton Flats

When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.

Lebreton Flats
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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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

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