Centretown

Ottawa

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

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(439 reviews)

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

Parliament Hill
National Arts Centre which includes a garden

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(41 reviews)

With a schedule full of dazzling theater and live music, along with workshops and talks, this venue delivers non-stop entertainment to Canada’s capital city.

National Arts Centre
Confederation Square which includes a monument, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Elgin Street

Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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

Peace Tower

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ottawa with a stop at National War Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National War Memorial
Confederation Square showing heritage architecture and a city

Confederation Square

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Things to do

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

$20
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

$145
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

$27
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Sunset Kayak Tour in Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau

Ottawa: Sunset and Day Kayaking Tour in Downtown

$43
per adult
Ottawa: Sunset and Day Kayaking Tour in Downtown
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Centretown Hotel Deals

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
$98 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$116 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and 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! (973 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, very clean, quiet, close to Parliament Hill, museums, Rideau Canal, restaurants, shopping, public transit, etc. My only complaint would be about the WIFI that was very, very slow"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
$94 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$112 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and 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! (7,698 reviews)
"Stagg was courteous and the breakfast selection was excellent. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$151 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$179 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and 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! (2,422 reviews)
"Very clean and close to everything."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel

The Metcalfe Hotel

4 out of 5
123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON
$158 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$188 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,197 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

The Metcalfe 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
$104 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$123 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,720 reviews)
Great find for independent travellers
"This is essentially a self serve apartment/hotel. We let ourself into our wonderfully clean studio. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with the usual plus paper towels, measuring spoons and veg peeler. Lots of towels, comfy bed. Slippy bathtub needs a mat."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$146 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and 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! (1,326 reviews)
"Sam, working at the front desk, was so hospitable & welcomed our family with great care."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Centretown

Parliament Hill showing night scenes, nightlife and performance art

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 the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

ByWard Market

This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.

ByWard Market
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Downtown Ottawa

4.5/5(617 area reviews)

Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.

Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa featuring a bridge, snow and a cascade

Glebe

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
Canadian Museum of History which includes skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(46 area reviews)

As the central business district and oldest neighborhood in Gatineau, this area boasts a cultural hub with the Canadian Museum of History and Casino du Lac-Leamy. Enjoy the transformed downtown, featuring restaurants, cafés, and stores.

Hull
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