Sandy Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Department of National Defense
After visiting Department of National Defense, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Laurier House
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laurier House during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Embassy of Ivory Coast
Embassy of Ivory Coast 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.
ISKCON Ottawa
You can find out about the history of Ottawa with a stop at ISKCON Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

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

Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History
Our pick of the best Sandy Hill Hotel Deals

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Everything was excellent 😊😊😊clean, great breakfast, parking available, best tour ever....i would really recommend
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Auberge McGee's Inn
Nice festive Christmas vibe in a vintage house setting made the stay memorable l. The egg Benedict was delicious with a hot pot of coffe.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The only negative was the long wait for my car from valet parking
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
I enjoyed the room , bed was quite comfortable. It was easy walking to byward to check out all the Christmas celebrations going on in the market. The food and beverages at the restaraunt in the hotel were great as was my bartender Ariel.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Business Inn
We have stayed with you a few times. We travel from North Bay to the Sherbrooke area of Quebec many times a year. We stop halfway in Ottawa and stay with you both ways each time. Excellent in every category. Julie and Ken Mills
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Clean room, and amazing breakfast buffet. Lobby ambience is perfect
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Hill

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.

Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.

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
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.

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.

Overbrook
When in Overbrook and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Laurent Centre or Cosmic Adventures and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St-Laurent Station or Cyrville Station.

