ByWard Market Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
A red and white striped awning of a cafe named BeaverTails pastry.
A fruit market with various berries and grapes.
A variety of maple syrup bottles with gold foil and maple leaf designs, priced at $3.00 for 3 bottles.
Baskets of strawberries with labels indicating they are from Quebec.

Stay near popular ByWard Market attractions

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

Byward Market Square

9.0/10 (10,339 reviews)
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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Activities

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

AU$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

AU$26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
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Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

AU$29
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Ottawa 200th Anniversary Guided Bike Tour

Ottawa 200th Anniversary Guided Bike Tour

AU$70
per adult
Ottawa 200th Anniversary Guided Bike Tour
Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

AU$7
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour
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Our pick of the best ByWard Market Hotel Deals

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

4 out of 5
126 RUE YORK STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is AU$205 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$205
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews)
"L'ambiance et la décoration sont super. La chambre était impeccable et confortable. L'emplacement correspondait aussi très bien à ce que nous recherchions. Nous avons aussi profité de la piscine et du sauna en famille."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Moxy Ottawa Downtown
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is AU$243 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$243
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre ...
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is AU$189 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$189
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Byward Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$206 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$206
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,196 reviews)
"Super helpful stuff!!! Clean hotel!"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$219 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$219
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,132 reviews)
"Great location in Byward Market."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Xenios Suites

Xenios Suites

2 out of 5
378 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$185 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$185
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre are located nearby.
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Our guide on where to stay in ByWard Market

Find the best ByWard Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A monument with a statue, a large building with towers, and a clear blue sky.

Downtown Ottawa

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 Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A statue on a hill with a cityscape in the background.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A large indoor space with high ceilings, featuring a central stage, wooden totem poles, and a long corridor with columns.

Hull

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum building with a Canadian flag.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and Pine View Municipal Golf Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

ByWard Market Travel Guide

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