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
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
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National War Memorial

Activities

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

AU$31
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

AU$688
per adult
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

AU$37
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa: Daily Yacht Tours on the Ottawa River

Ottawa : Afternoon or Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Ottawa River

AU$96
per adult
Ottawa : Afternoon or Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Ottawa River
Ottawa: Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Ottawa: Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

AU$44
per adult
Ottawa: Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

AU$64
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
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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$181 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$181
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (7,541 reviews)
"Perfect location in central downtown and close to everything. Breakfast had a good selection and variety of foods. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room was equipped with everything you need. Even had a hand steamer for clothes. Laundry was free to use including soap and dryer sheets. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

The Business Inn
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$252 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$252
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,218 reviews)
"Perfect stay with a beautiful view"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$265 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$265
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,404 reviews)
"Pretty good hotel. Forced valet is not ideal, but overall the hotel is nice. It's in walking distance of the parliament buildings and the Byward market."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$272 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$272
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,472 reviews)
"Lovely location Clean, well furnished suites"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$238 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$238
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,056 reviews)
"This apartment suited our needs perfectly."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$261 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$261
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (790 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious, comfortable, easy to check in/out, well equipped. Excellent location. Bell Fibe tv rather than Roku would have been better."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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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
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

While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.

Old Ottawa East
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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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