Overbrook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Overbrook
Popular places to visit
St. Laurent Centre
During your visit to Ottawa, you can enjoy retail therapy at St. Laurent Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Activities
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Our pick of the best Overbrook Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
"The room was clean & spacious. The staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Welcominns Hotel Ottawa
"We enjoyed the weekend at the hotel"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
"The hotel is in the middle of absolutely nothing, no convenience stores, no coffee shops. We didn't have a car so you had to get a taxi just to go for coffee. Speaking of which, the room was supplied with coffee pods. No tea option for non coffee drinkers. And the room was cold but there were no ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Holiday Inn Ottawa East by IHG
"Nice clean room, however the carpet was alittle dated and dangerous, as it had lumps in it, not secure for the elder generation. We would have liked to have a sit down breakfast option instead of only a buffet breakfast. Overall good value for the price point."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Comfort Inn Ottawa East
"Super helpful front desk — we had a late night check in and all flowed smoothly! The room and breakfast was fantastic! The only downside was the shower— there wasn’t very good water pressure unfortunately, but overall an excellent experience and I’d recommend this hotel to others!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"The Château Laurier is ideally located within walking distance of Parliament Hill, the House of Commons, the National Arts Centre, and the Rideau Centre shopping mall. The hotel is surrounded by excellent restaurants and features a beautiful indoor swimming pool. Our room was spacious and comfortable, ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Overbrook
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.
