Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gatineau
Stay near popular Downtown Gatineau attractions
Activities
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatineau Hotel Deals
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Had a good stay. Clean and well maintained. Was dissapointed the pool was not working. I don't remember seeing this before we booked, and seems to be a chronic issue - possibly a cost cutting measure?"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
"Bien situé proche de Ottawa!! 😀"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
"This is a great hotel to stay and visit Ottawa, as long as you have a car to drive to the attractions. You can drive to the beaches which isn’t too far or attend Winterfest activities. The staff is really nice and welcoming. My only negative is that the hotel’s pool has been out of order for more ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Duvernay Studios and Suites
"C’était bien pour le prix, mais ça aurait pu être un peu mieux disons! Plusieurs rénos à faire, le plafond coulait dans la salle de bain et il n’y avait pas de séchoir.. par contre le lit était quand même confortable! Il nous manquait aussi une information importante lors du Check in pour le parking ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Staff needs to be more friendly"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"The parking situation is poor. If you want onsite parking, you’re looking at an extra 70 plus dollars. Anything offsite is very inconvenient. Also, the air conditioning was barely working in our room. I expect a bit more from an upscale hotel. Obviously, all onsite restaurants and cafes are pricy. ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Gatineau
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.
