Ottawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Major\'s Hill Park featuring a church or cathedral and snow
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa which includes snow, ice skating and a bridge
Rideau Canal featuring a river or creek, a city and a bridge

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Where to stay in Ottawa

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring a city, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

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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.

Kanata
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Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

Nepean
Ottawa featuring snow

Centretown

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$283 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$283
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,563 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is NZ$154 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$154
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canadian War ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is NZ$194 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$194
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,633 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Many restaurants within easy walking distance. Beautiful walk to the Capitol area."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Business Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,692 reviews)
"I loved having a balcony, washer and dryer. Overall very comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

2 out of 5
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,644 reviews)
"Positive : Affordable - The location is good - Staff was professional Negative : The water pressure in the shower was very very weak."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,761 reviews)
"Excllent location close to Parliament and other heritage buildings, though parking very expensive"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ottawa

4.3
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A very pretty city full of history and culture. A perfect stop for any museum or architecture lover. Foodies will enjoy the great restaurants and local produce on show.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hop on/off bus only ran hourly week days which meant fewer buses. miss one, you had a long wait to next one. Rideau Canal slow and boring. commentary a repeat of the bus commentary. Byward markets mostly restaurants. Elgin st has best shops.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy bus from airport, easy walking distance to everything and beautiful city. Very much enjoyed my time in Ottawa.

4/5 - Good

Eric

A good place for a walkabout overview of Canada's history

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely place to visit, beautiful city, and lots of activities to do

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