Centretown West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centretown West
Activities
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Our pick of the best Centretown West Hotel Deals
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Loved the architecture, the beautiful views and the happy employees. Snacks available would’ve been nice!"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Quite room, nice for family or business stays as it is located in downtown core Ottawa. But really need renovations as it is a quite old hotel building. Other than that, everything seems fine."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
The Business Inn
"The breakfast was good and plentiful. We were upgraded to a suite with a separate bedroom and balcony. Loved them both. Look forward to our stay next year."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Great staff, too bad pool was out of order, restaurant food was ok"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"One elevator was down the duration of our stay, which caused large crowds to board an elevator and long wait times. Room was clean and big inside. Location was great. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
"Great location, roof top bar was awesome. Had breakfast one day which was good value and BEST coffee we had in Ottawa"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Centretown West
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
