ByWard Market Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
A red and white striped awning of a cafe named BeaverTails pastry.
A fruit market with various berries and grapes.
A variety of maple syrup bottles with gold foil and maple leaf designs, priced at $3.00 for 3 bottles.
Baskets of strawberries with labels indicating they are from Quebec.

Stay near popular ByWard Market attractions

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

Byward Market Square

9.0/10 (10,339 reviews)
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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Activities

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

NZ$46
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

NZ$30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

NZ$46
per adult
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

NZ$138
per adult
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

NZ$356
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Our pick of the best ByWard Market Hotel Deals

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$311 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$311
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,084 reviews)
"Fabulous location right in the heart of ByWard Market and such a yummy breakfast - don’t miss out. Room were clean and comfortable. And the roof restaurant is always fun with outdoor fire tables and a beautiful view downtown, great to watch the fireworks if titter there for Canada Day🇨🇦. You could ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is NZ$312 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$312
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (838 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$264 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$264
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,302 reviews)
"Hotel very clean and staff very friendly!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$254 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$254
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,003 reviews)
"Very clean room, staff very friendly , helpful. Good breakfast. Very good location."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$141 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$141
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre are ...
7.6/10 Good! (349 reviews)
"Clean room, kind staff the environment alone was friendly"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$400 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$400
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,478 reviews)
"The AC in my room was not working. It was a hot summer day and the temperature displayed at the thermostat was 23 degrees celcius. Couldn't sleep most of the night as the room was hot. No help from front desk"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Our guide on where to stay in ByWard Market

Find the best ByWard Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

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.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Centrepointe Theatre while in the area.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Hull

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.

ByWard Market Travel Guide

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