Oshawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Oshawa

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Vanier

While Vanier isn't home to many top sights, Oshawa Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Tribute Communities Centre and Canadian Automotive Museum.

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Stevenson

While visiting Stevenson, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Intrepid Park.

A suburban neighborhood with houses, green spaces, and a central building complex.

O'Neill

Though O'Neill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tribute Communities Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens.

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Lakeview

If you're spending some time in Lakeview, Lakeview Park Beach and Lake Ontario are top sights worth seeing.

Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby

Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby

2 out of 5
940 Champlain Avenue Oshawa ON
The price is AU$113 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$113
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,122 reviews)
"Friendly staff and value for money in that side of town"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
Spark by Hilton Oshawa

Spark by Hilton Oshawa

2.5 out of 5
605 Bloor St West Oshawa ON
The price is AU$112 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$112
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Oshawa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
"Clean and updated room, friendly staff, good price. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
67 Simcoe Street North Oshawa ON
The price is AU$153 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$153
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"I liked everything about the property except the location. I hope the area improves in future as the hotel is very very nice and staff are all so welcoming."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG
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2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite

2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Neb's Funworld are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great place. Had everything we needed. Host was very responsive."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite
Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa

Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Harmony Creek Golf Centre ...
Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa
Cozy Oshawa Family Escape

Cozy Oshawa Family Escape

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Lakefront West Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"The house met our needs, but there were some issues (all communicated to the host).- the electrical outlets in the ensuite bathroom did not work (I noticed that this was identified by a previous guest in May 2026).- The house was relatively clean, although we found a small bag of garbage (complete ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Cozy Oshawa Family Escape
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Stay near popular Oshawa attractions

Lakeview Park Beach

8.4/10 (60 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lakeview Park Beach during your trip to Oshawa?
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