Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide

Ottawa

A waterfront promenade with a historic building, a clear blue sky, and a view of a castle across the water.
A wide urban street with modern buildings, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A vibrant mural on a brick building, a sign for BIJUULT, and a plaque for Sentier Culture Trail.
A colorful circular mural with various abstract patterns and designs.
A colorful circular mural with a central spiral design, surrounded by various abstract patterns.

Stay near popular Downtown Gatineau attractions

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

Canadian Museum of History

9.0/10 (1,552 reviews)
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
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Things to do

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿880
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿614
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
National Gallery of Canada Admission

National Gallery of Canada Admission

฿587
per adult
National Gallery of Canada Admission
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River

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

฿2,007
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
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Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿880
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

฿880
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Gatineau

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,562
฿3,049 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions National Arts Centre ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,683 reviews)
"Staff was kurt. TV/heat/AC did not work in the room. For one night stay, not worth the price."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

3 out of 5
131 Rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is ฿2,732 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,732
฿3,251 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Victoria Street Gatineau QC
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,482
฿4,144 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Duvernay Studios and Suites

Duvernay Studios and Suites

2.5 out of 5
92 De L'hotel-De-Ville Street Gatineau QC
The price is ฿2,180 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿2,180
฿2,594 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre are ...
Duvernay Studios and Suites
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,476 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,476
฿4,163 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,120 reviews)
"It is not a new hotel but it is very clean and well maintained. The suit was spacious and bright. The breakfast was excellent. Staff was very polite. There are many charging stations in the parking lot of the hotel. I gave 5/5 because we had a nice stay and we were happy of what we received for money ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,710 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,710
฿5,642 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,377 reviews)
"Beautiful centrally located in downtown Ottawa. Wonderful valet service. Great breakfast meal & service. Only complaint is lack of EV charger for electric vehicles"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Gatineau

Find the best Downtown Gatineau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Byward Market Square, 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 statue on a hill with a cityscape in the background.

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.

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum building with a Canadian flag.

Gloucester

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

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

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 Gatineau Travel Guide