Centretown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

Parliament Hill
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
Confederation Square showing heritage architecture, a monument and an administrative building

Elgin Street

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

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

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.

Peace Tower
National War Memorial

National War Memorial

Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National War Memorial
Confederation Square showing heritage architecture and a city

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.

Confederation Square

Activities

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

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

AU$62
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

AU$72
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

AU$30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

AU$12
per adult
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa

AU$224
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Ottawa hotels to Tanger Outlets Ottawa
Hidden Ottawa City Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals

The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$174 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$174
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & 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! (7,628 reviews)
"We were upgraded abd had a loveky suite. Thank you very much. Would stay with you again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$262 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$262
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & 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! (2,435 reviews)
"Everything was handled with efficiency and friendliness. The room was lovely and the beds were so comfortable. We had a drink in the bar and the margarita was delicious."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Arc The Hotel
Arc The Hotel
4 out of 5
140 Slater St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$232 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$232
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Arc The Hotel
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
4 out of 5
150 Albert St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$243 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$243
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,103 reviews)
"Quite okay"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
4 out of 5
101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$242 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$242
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and courteous. Food and service in Provo was also very good. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
reStays Ottawa
reStays Ottawa
4 out of 5
101 Queen St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$264 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$264
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,435 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Would come back anytime"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Centretown

Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes

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 of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

ByWard Market

A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

ByWard Market
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

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 uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Canadian War Museum featuring interior views and military items

Lebreton Flats

When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.

Lebreton Flats
Ottawa featuring a cascade, a bridge and snow

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.

Glebe
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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.

Sandy Hill

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