Ottawa

Travel Guide

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Ottawa featuring heritage elements and interior views
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Where to stay in Ottawa

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Downtown Ottawa

4.5/5(617 area reviews)

Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.

Downtown Ottawa
aerial view of Kanata Ontario, view along March road, Summer scene

Kanata

Suburb within Ottawa, Kanata boasts the Canadian Tire Centre, home to the Ottawa Senators, and the Kanata Research Park. Enjoy shopping at Kanata Centrum, Tanger Outlet Mall, and Hazeldean Mall, or catch a movie at Landmark Cinemas Kanata 24.

Kanata
BBT3FW Samuel de Champlain Statue, Nepean Point, Parliament Hill in distance, Ottawa, Ontario

Nepean

Explore the retail center on Merivale Road, featuring smaller shops and big box stores, or visit the Nepean Museum and Ben Franklin Place for a mix of culture and government services. Enjoy amenities like the Ottawa Public Library and Centrepointe Theatre.

Nepean
Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

ByWard Market

This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.

ByWard Market
Canada Aviation and Space Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

Gloucester
Prince of Wales Falls

South End

Travelers choose South End for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station and check out top sights like South Keys Shopping Centre.

South End
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is AED 546 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 546
AED 654 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,150 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is AED 365 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 365
AED 437 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (8,119 reviews)
Everything was great. I received an early in and an hour later check out.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is AED 535 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
AED 535
AED 640 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,869 reviews)
Great stay, as usual, at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Clean room, pleasant staff, and perfectly located near everything Winterlude.

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

Lord Elgin 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.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,296 reviews)
The rooms were good, the staff at the front desk were very helpful

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,127 reviews)
Everything was great , would recommend.

Reviewed on 1 February 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
SOHO Residences Champagne

SOHO Residences Champagne

4 out of 5
111 Champagne Avenue South Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
Great location, clean amenities

Reviewed on 24 January 2026

SOHO Residences Champagne
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

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The local people were very nice and I enjoyed spending my time there.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Ottawa is okay. There are some people, it did not make me feel anything one way or the other.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was a beautiful city with friendly people and a lot of good food, shopping and events. I've recommended it to all of my friends from the U.S.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean and friendly city, Will go back to see all the other places we didn't have time to see. Everyone made us feel at home. Wonderful :)

5/5 - Excellent

Kaila

Ottawa is like the Washington DC of Canada. If you're a history buff or you love beautiful architecture you'll be surprised at how lovely and underrated this city is.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The City is Beautiful, Clean and Hospitable. The people are absolutely lovely and I will return, again and again.