Centretown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centretown
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
"Great location"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Great location. Nice staff. Not fancy but good value for money"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Great location. Comfortable room. The restaurant on site is very good too."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
"Okay, it was a nice location with a quiet, spacious room and a renovated bathroom BUT the fridge compressor made a constant, loud clacking noise that was totally ridiculous. Maintenance said he couldn't do anything about it and they had no replacements available. So they made us bring our cold things ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
"Great experience all around. The room was perfect and met our needs. We had to bring out cat and the staff was very accommodating. Room service was also 100/10."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
"Staff were helpful and environment clean and cosy rooms"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
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.
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 Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Canadian Museum of History and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
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 Elgin Street.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
