Centretown Travel Guide
Ottawa
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Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Centretown
The Business Inn
Very nice space with great amenities! Close to the breakfast station and good spot for adventuring in the area.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Room was nice. Beds were good.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Perfectly adequate room, worked great for our trip. Strange bathroom - the toilet was cut into the counter and set at an angle to the room, and the mirror was centered to the wall, not the sink, so I was shaving looking at the wooden border. Haven’t seen another one like it. Otherwise the place was ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Everything we could think of that we needed was provided. Comfortable, clean beds, sports channels on the TV, plenty of space.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
We had a lovely one night stay. Very nice and clean room. Great location. Coopers had a wonderful breakfast. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Great and friendly service
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.
ByWard Market
A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
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.
