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.
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.
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.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this trendy area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Our pick of the best Centretown Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
We always have a wonderful stay at buisness inn! Everything is clean, all you need is available in the room! And best thing its walking distance to everything in downtown ottawa!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Stayed here many times, love the atmosphere.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Arlo, BW Signature Collection
Fantastic clean, classy and modern room for short to longer term stays. The staff really made the Arlo outstanding though! Welley, Dennis and Nathan were helpful and warm!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
We loved this place. Dated but comfy vibes. We had the 2 bed suite which felt like an apartment! It was an apt really. Perfect for travelling with children. We were very happy.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Yes, all great!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Great door person
Reviewed on 31 Mar 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.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
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.
