Centretown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centretown
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Confederation Square
In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
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)
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
Nice big room that was pleasantly clean on arrival. Beds were very comfortable. Staff was kind and helpful. Location was excellent with parliament and tons of restaurants within easy walking distance.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
I am a repeat visitor to the Lord Elgin. Clean. Friendly welcoming helpful experienced staff. Great location. And I will be back.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Love staying at Cartier Suites. Staff are always so polite and welcoming.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
I would stay there again. Friendly staff and breakfast is delicious. The only thing is parking. The entrance is very narrow with sharp 90 degress turn with no warning, scraped my van on the way in.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Metcalfe Hotel
The architecture and design are incredible, the rooms are very clean, and the amenities are perfect. The main downside: I wish the noise levels at night time were better managed better by the use of security or similar - drunken people at night time should have a lid put on them quickly, and likewise ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Room was clean. Cleaning staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was walking distance to everything we needed.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
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.
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.
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.
Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
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.
