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

Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿614
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿881
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
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)

฿679
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

฿3,236
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿881
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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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 ฿2,818 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿2,818
฿3,353 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,141 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 ฿3,223 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,223
฿3,835 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
35 rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is ฿3,842 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,842
฿4,572 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
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 ฿2,189 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,189
฿2,605 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 Canadian Museum of History ...
7.4/10 Good! (968 reviews)
"Overall, the stay was okay, but there were a few things that affected my experience. The breakfast didn’t have much variety, and the quality could definitely be better. It was hard to get a good night’s sleep because of the noise from the street and the air conditioner. Unfortunately, the pillows ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Duvernay Studios and Suites
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 ฿3,672 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,672
฿4,370 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good experience, clean place, nice rooms"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,453 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿5,453
฿6,531 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Where to stay in Downtown Gatineau

Find the best Downtown Gatineau 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 Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, 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 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.

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 Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide