Downtown Kitchener Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.

Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Guelph Lake Conservation Area

Guelph Lake Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Guelph Lake Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. Experience the area's festivals and theatre scene.

Guelph Lake Conservation Area

Centre In The Square

You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.

Centre In The Square

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery in Kitchener. Experience the area's festivals and live music.

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

Kitchener City Hall

Kitchener City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kitchener, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Kitchener City Hall

Kitchener Market

You can learn about the history of Kitchener with a stop at Kitchener Market. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Kitchener Market

Activities

Group of three holding axes on the Axe Throwing Experience in Kitchener

30-mins Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Waterloo

AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-mins Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Waterloo
Group of three holding axes on the Axe Throwing Experience in Kitchener

30-mins Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Waterloo

AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-mins Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Waterloo
Oxford County, ON: Alpaca Farm Walk & Learning Experience

Oxford County, ON: Alpaca Farm Walk & Learning Experience

AU$65
per adult
Oxford County, ON: Alpaca Farm Walk & Learning Experience
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Our pick of the best Downtown Kitchener Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

4 out of 5
105 King St E, Kitchener, ON
The price is AU$173 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$173
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,302 reviews)
"Very clean room, staff were friendly an helpful"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$198 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$198
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Decent modern decor."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Oversized Trendy Studio Unit in Prime Downtown location

Oversized Trendy Studio Unit in Prime Downtown location

Kitchener
The price is AU$391 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$391
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Kitchener. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions St Jacobs Farmers Market and Conrad Centre for the ...
Oversized Trendy Studio Unit in Prime Downtown location
Trendy 1 queen bed studio Prime Downtown location

Trendy 1 queen bed studio Prime Downtown location

Kitchener
The price is AU$375 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$375
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Kitchener. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions St Jacobs Farmers Market and Conrad Centre for the ...
"A very enjoyable stay in the heart of Kitchener. Parking is not included but the municipal parking directly outside the window was helpful. So quiet despite being right downtown. The heat pump is genius, and we appreciated the AC so much when it was in the 30's over the weekend. Comfortable bed, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Trendy 1 queen bed studio Prime Downtown location
Modern High Rise Condo w Private Patio—Downtown

Modern High Rise Condo w Private Patio—Downtown

Kitchener
Fully refundable
The price is AU$236 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$236
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Kitchener. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions St Jacobs Farmers Market and Victoria Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Location was perfect. Walking distance to events and dining. Unit was small but as advertised. Check in was overly cumbersome. Demanded Digital . Government I.D. , unusual for short term rental and not mentioned when booking. Don’t release check in details until 4 pm on the button, then reveal you ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Modern High Rise Condo w Private Patio—Downtown
Comfort Inn Cambridge

Comfort Inn Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
220 Holiday Inn Dr, Cambridge, ON
The price is AU$152 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$152
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,053 reviews)
"Was ok"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Comfort Inn Cambridge
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kitchener

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Mount Hope Huron Park

Mount Hope Huron Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mount Hope Huron Park
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Victoria Park

Victoria Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Victoria Park
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K-W Hospital

While K-W Hospital may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener Market and Kitchener City Hall.

K-W Hospital
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Cherry Hill

While Cherry Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener Market and Kitchener City Hall.

Cherry Hill
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Mill Courtland Woodside Park

When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Grand River Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park
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Southside

Though Southside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand River Rocks and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.

Southside

Downtown Kitchener Travel Guide

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