ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
A red and white striped awning of a cafe named BeaverTails pastry.
A fruit market with various berries and grapes.
A variety of maple syrup bottles with gold foil and maple leaf designs, priced at $3.00 for 3 bottles.
Baskets of strawberries with labels indicating they are from Quebec.

Stay near popular ByWard Market attractions

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

Byward Market Square

9.0/10 (10,339 reviews)
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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Things to do

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿828
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿577
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River

Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)

฿1,889
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

฿3,044
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

฿614
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

฿639
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿5,545 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,545
฿6,642 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy ...
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿6,043 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿6,043
฿7,238 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,130 reviews)
"It is a walking distance to the main touristic attractions of the city (e.g. Parliament Hill, Alexandra bridge to Gatineau to visit Canadian Museum of History, ByWard Market). Breakfast on the premises was very good. Rooms clean, but chilly for us (19 -20 C, heating off for the summer, it was warmer ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Moxy Ottawa Downtown

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

4 out of 5
126 RUE YORK STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿4,166 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,166
฿4,990 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Room was perfect, layout was nice, lovely vibe and perfect location"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Moxy Ottawa Downtown
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,972 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿4,972
฿5,956 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,065 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay to explore the city. Very good breakfast."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Byward Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,440 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,440
฿6,516 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,258 reviews)
"Functional place to stay in the city. Parking is extra and extremely difficult. Very noisy with the streets it is situated on."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Xenios Suites

Xenios Suites

2 out of 5
378 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,618 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿3,618
฿5,189 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (12 reviews)
"Excellent location very clean and comfortable would stay here again highly recommended"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Xenios Suites
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Where to stay in ByWard Market

Find the best ByWard Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Parliament Hill and Rideau Centre, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Hull

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

ByWard Market Travel Guide