Old Ottawa East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Ottawa East
Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Carleton University
Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Our pick of the best Old Ottawa East Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
We stayed for a week. We were greeted very well and were surprised to receive an upgrade. Our room was lovely. It certainly made a great base to see a great deal of Ottawa. Breakfast was lovely. A tremendous selection on offer for all tastes and diets. The staff here were excellent. They were very ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Gorgeous, haunting and wonderful staff. Bartenders were a bit snobbish but the rest of the stay was perfection.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Was under renovation. Most amenities were unavailable
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
When I booked on line I specified a room with 2 beds. On check in I asked and it was confirmed - a room with 2 beds and a pull out couch. On entering the room it was one bed and a terrible pull out sofa. discussions with management were met with poor reponse - this was the expedia room and we can't ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Location! Location! Location! Its not a super premium property, but newly built and well maintained for a comfortable stay. Lots of parking lots & restaurants around property, and ottawa mall
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Stayed for a night, was a little hesitant due to the bad reviews. However, everything was perfect. Rooms were clean, modernized and spacious. Our room had a whole kitchen with everything you would need including a full size fridge. We stopped by early to see if we could park the vehicle on the available ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ottawa East
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.
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.
Centretown
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Centretown West
Even though there aren't top sights in Centretown West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Canadian War Museum. Jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
