Centretown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a statue in a park, and autumn-colored trees.
A city street with a large historic building, trees, and pedestrians.
A large historic building with a tower and turret, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and gold patterns and Chinese characters.
A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag.

Stay near popular Centretown attractions

A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.

Parliament Hill

9.0/10 (11,740 reviews)
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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Activities

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

AU$25
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River

Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
Grand Hall

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

AU$27
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

AU$36
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals

Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$323 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$323
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,271 reviews)
"I liked how central the property is to everything. It was an excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$144 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$144
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,158 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Business Inn
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

4 out of 5
123 Metcalfe Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$340 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$340
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,829 reviews)
"Fabulous eclectic hotel with everything you nerd!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$254 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$254
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,670 reviews)
"Unexpected. It was a fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment with a kitchen. Equipped with a kettle, dishwasher! and a full sized oven and microwave and a full sized fridge. We didn't expect that or we would have stayed more days and enjoyed the pool and amenities"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Arc The Hotel

Arc The Hotel

4 out of 5
140 Slater St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$235 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$235
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Arc The Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

4 out of 5
361 Queen Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$242 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$242
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,639 reviews)
"Breakfast was great - just ask for a gluten free plate if you need one. The room was older, the pull out bed in the suite was awful - my 4 yo slept on it but we couldn’t even sit on it to read a book, could feel every metal bar and coil. The bed in the bedroom wasn’t great either. Shower was older, ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Centretown

Find the best Centretown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Parliament Hill and Rideau Centre, 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 canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

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

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.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

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

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