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

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

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 fascinating museums 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 Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

AU$66
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

AU$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

AU$28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
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
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

AU$38
per adult
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

AU$245
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$226 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$226
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,298 reviews)
"Great area , enjoyed the pool"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$278 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$278
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (2,406 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice and in the convenient location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. One thing I would like to mention is inconvenience of not having an accessible room with two queen beds only with one king bed. This is very specific situation and doesn't take away all the positive feedback ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$177 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$177
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (7,634 reviews)
Good Place
"The hotel is different from most, but it is a good place to stay if you are looking for space, with a balcony. However, as our trip was about accessibility, it was a little tricky to move around the hallways."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Business Inn
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown

3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$191 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$191
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,631 reviews)
"Stationnement insuffisant, beaucoup trop de courriels reçus avec lien non fonctionnel."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Arc The Hotel

Arc The Hotel

4 out of 5
140 Slater St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$242 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$242
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Arc The Hotel
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$169 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$169
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
"Excellent and well priced property. Thank you"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Centretown

Parliament Hill which includes night scenes, nightlife and performance art

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 featuring street scenes, a city 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 featuring a city, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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 showing 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 which includes snow, a bridge and a cascade

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
Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

Hull

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Hull

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