Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with a historic building, a clear blue sky, and a view of a castle across the water.
A wide urban street with modern buildings, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A vibrant mural on a brick building, a sign for BIJUULT, and a plaque for Sentier Culture Trail.
A colorful circular mural with various abstract patterns and designs.
A colorful circular mural with a central spiral design, surrounded by various abstract patterns.

Stay near popular Downtown Gatineau attractions

A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Canadian Museum of History

9.0/10 (1,552 reviews)
See the world’s biggest photograph and largest indoor totem pole collection and a 2,000-piece assortment of indigenous artefacts at this informative museum.
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Activities

Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

NZ$30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

NZ$138
per adult
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

NZ$46
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Solar Palapa Tour

Solar Palapa Tour

NZ$37
per adult
Solar Palapa Tour
National Gallery of Canada Admission

National Gallery of Canada Admission

NZ$30
per adult
National Gallery of Canada Admission
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Our pick of the best Downtown Gatineau Hotel Deals

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$177 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$177
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,936 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

3 out of 5
131 Rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$182 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$182
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,138 reviews)
"Clean room good staff air"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
35 rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$250 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$250
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Très bon service."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
Duvernay Studios and Suites

Duvernay Studios and Suites

2.5 out of 5
92 De L'hotel-De-Ville Street Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$121 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$121
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Canadian Museum of History ...
7.4/10 Good! (948 reviews)
"Good value for its price, located not far from Ottawa downtown, can even reach on foot. The number was a hit dusty, no hair dryer and body soap."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Duvernay Studios and Suites
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Victoria Street Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$211 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$211
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff needs to be more friendly"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$397 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$397
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,499 reviews)
"I like the fact that its very central. Just Steps to the mall, parliament and canal. Easy to go anywhere, shops, food, Starbucks, Tims and transit. I would stay again. Thanks"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Gatineau

Find the best Downtown Gatineau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

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.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

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.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

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.

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

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.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

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.

Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide

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