Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Major\'s Hill Park which includes snow
St. Lawrence Islands National Park which includes a lake or waterhole
National Gallery of Canada featuring art and interior views
Rideau Canal featuring a river or creek, a city and a bridge

Where to stay in Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario

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 Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

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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.

Nepean
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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.

Orleans
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
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$274 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$274
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,994 reviews)
Beautifully appointed clean quiet rooms

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$257 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$257
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
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! (2,620 reviews)
Breakfast was great, the staff were well informed and very friendly! Enjoyed our stay immensely!

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$158 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$158
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8,031 reviews)
Great trip

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

The Business Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,197 reviews)
Good location adjacent to the Byward Market. Fully stocked room (plates, utensils, cooking utensils, dishwasher with detergent). Large comfortable suite with balcony.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,073 reviews)
I've stayed here many times with my family, having a balcony in a city is amazing, as long as you don't mind walking, it's great for location, only a 10-15 minute walk to the Rideau Center & Market. The bed we had was not the most comfortable, but the pricing of the room could not be beat.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Cartier Place Suite 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
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,157 reviews)
Having extra amenities already prepared, furnished ustensil and also very clean the room

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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