Downtown Kingston Travel Guide

Kingston

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent white smokestack, a large green sports field, and various buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by urban buildings and greenery.
A large historic building with a prominent dome and clock tower, surrounded by a paved plaza with bollards and yellow caution tape.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
A steamboat with two tall chimneys, a flag, and a sign that reads "Land Queen."

Stay near popular Downtown Kingston attractions

A historic tower with a red roof, surrounded by boats and trees in a marina setting.

Kingston Waterfront

9.2/10 (4,687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

฿1,235
per adult
Kingston Shipwreck Cruise
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

฿824
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian

1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian

฿761
per adult
1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk

฿828
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk
Kingston Bike Tours

Kingston Bike Tours - Scenic Waterfront Ride

฿1,777
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kingston Bike Tours - Scenic Waterfront Ride
Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours

Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours

฿828
per adult
Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours
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Top hotels in Downtown Kingston

Kingston Marriott

Kingston Marriott

4 out of 5
285 King St E Kingston ON
The price is ฿4,027 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,027
฿4,778 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Kingston Marriott
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2 Princess St Kingston ON
The price is ฿4,098 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,098
฿4,985 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Confederation Place - Hotel

Confederation Place - Hotel

3 out of 5
237 Ontario St Kingston ON
The price is ฿3,623 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,623
฿4,299 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,924 reviews)
"Great location on the waterfront and right downtown! If available, try for a waterview room - the view of the harbour is great. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast (provided in a box) was great A bonus, the outdoor pool was still open so we could enjoy a swim (although it was a bit ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Confederation Place - Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Johnson Street Kingston ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,339 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,339
฿5,148 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

3 out of 5
7 Earl St Kingston ON
The price is ฿5,818 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,818
฿6,904 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Horrible service Coccari he’s everywhere in the room"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Hochelaga Inn

Hochelaga Inn

4 out of 5
24 Sydenham St Kingston ON
The price is ฿4,352 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,352
฿5,164 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff wre very courteous, friendly and helpful. We were even allowed to check in early as the room was made up. The staff took the initiative to investigate this and it was appreciated."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hochelaga Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Kingston

Find the best Downtown Kingston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
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Sydenham Ward

If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent round building, and a lighthouse.

Queen's

If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Inner Harbour

Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Slush Puppie Place or Kingston Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

Sunnyside

While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Canada's Penitentiary Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cataraqui North

While visiting Cataraqui North, you might make a stop by sights like Invista Centre and Cataraqui Cemetery.

Downtown Kingston Travel Guide