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
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Great selection for breakfast and fresh. Convenient location
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Kingston Marriott
All was great but there was no hot water so we had to take cold showers. Brittany at front desk was phenomenal and made up for the issue but the actual maintenance mgr who we ran into in the elevator on our way out was useless. Will stay there again this was a one off.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Lovely hotel. Great parking (expensive) and great location. Staff were excellent and our meal in the restaurant was excellent too!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
Rooms were spotless, little breakfast room bright and air, staff very friendly and helpful. We were having trouble getting my husband’s walker upstairs to front lobby but staff came. immediately to help .@
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Nice place and stay. Walkable area. Good heritage and character. Helpful breakfast. Nice staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
No comment
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Grand Theatre 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 Grand Theatre and The Grand Theatre, 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 Bellevue House National Historic Site.
