Visit Centretown
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
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.
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.
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.
National War Memorial
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.
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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Centretown Hotel Deals
Lord Elgin Hotel
This is an older style hotel, lovely, quaint and clean. Very well located in the city center.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Clean room. Easy parking. Walking Easy for exercise, shopping
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
The Business Inn
Convenient and reasonable
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Staff were very pleasant, and accommodating.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
The Metcalfe Hotel
Clean quiet hotel with everything we needed. Rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds. Did not eat at the hotel but had a drink at the bar. Excellent service!!
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Centretown
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.
Centretown West
Even though there aren't top sights in Centretown West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Canadian War Museum. Jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Ottawa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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