Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Kingston
Popular places to visit

Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise

Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise

Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Kingston Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Very pet friendly which is important for us.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Confederation Place - Hotel
We loved our stay
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Kingston Marriott
Very convenient location, room is big and clean, but the a/c is a bit noisy. There is a limited selection for the free breakfast unless you pay out of pocket. Parking is quite expensive, around $35 per day.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Very nice view from my hotel room
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Enjoyed the waterfront
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hochelaga Inn
The Inn is a historic bed and breakfast that was featured on the haunted walk we took which was very cool! Our room was decent but comfortable for one. There was one comfortable chair and the bed was quite high so a challenge to sit on if you are a petite senior. There was soap shower gel etc. for ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston

Sydenham
If you're spending some time in Sydenham, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.

Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Bellevue House National Historic Site.

