Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
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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.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit 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.
Things to do
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour
Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Confederation Place - Hotel
Hallway smelled like someone was smoking inside. The room was clean and spacious. Was a bit noisy from street traffic and can hear water from other units in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
staff was very nice and welcoming
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Le Check-in a été le plus professionnel et sympathique à vie! Le personnel au buffet déjeuner très serviable et poli! Cependant…. Le matelas du canapé-lit était dans un état horrible (chambre 909) Un affaissement extrême au centre, des ressorts perceptible au simple effleurement du matelas et une ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Kingston Marriott
Loved all of it
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Great experience. Great location and loved the view from the corner suite overlooking the water.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Staff was lovely. Room was average and dated but clean.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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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.
