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 fascinating museums 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 lively bars in this walkable area.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums 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.
Peace Tower
Rising above the main building of Canada’s Parliament Hill, this iconic Gothic Revival structure offers Ottawa’s best views.
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)
Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals
Lord Elgin Hotel
Great staff and the restaurant had very good food. The 15m pool was a bonus.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Business Inn
Great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
room was clean and staff were super nice
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Metcalfe Hotel
The breakfast wasn’t free as stated earlier. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
Having extra amenities already prepared, furnished ustensil and also very clean the room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Staff not very helpful. Common courtesy to offer help when seeing guests struggling with their luggage. 4 or 5 staff just standing there at reception area staring at you as you make your way up. Not what I experience at other hotels.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall 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.
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 Department of National Defense or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
