Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
Kingston
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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Kingston Marriott
Bed nice and firm, bedding very nice. All staff very pleasant and accommodating.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Excellent experience thanks to the staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
The room is clean , location is convenient.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Clean room with a comfortable bed. The staff was courteous and attentive.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Thank you for your special attention to detail for a special occasion! Our stay was amazing!!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Kingston City Park are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
