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

Fun & Friendly Tour Guides - Photo by Garrett Elliott

Queen's University Ghost Tour: Campus Legends & Lore

฿880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queen's University Ghost Tour: Campus Legends & Lore
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour

฿895
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk

฿880
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk
Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours

Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours

฿900
per adult
Hidden Kingston City Walking Tours
Kingston City Tour

Kingston City Tour

฿7,913
per adult
Kingston City Tour
Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro

Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro

฿2,597
per adult
Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro
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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 ฿4,099 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,099
฿4,864 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Johnson Street Kingston ON
The price is ฿4,032 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,032
฿4,783 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
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 ฿3,761 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,761
฿4,463 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Kingston. Close to everything. Loved that the rooms had balconies you could sit on. Rooms were modern and large."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Confederation Place - Hotel

Confederation Place - Hotel

3 out of 5
237 Ontario St Kingston ON
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,015 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,015
฿3,578 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Confederation Place - Hotel
Hochelaga Inn

Hochelaga Inn

4 out of 5
24 Sydenham St Kingston ON
The price is ฿4,122 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,122
฿4,890 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
Hochelaga Inn
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 ฿4,030 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,030
฿4,782 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
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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
Open Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

Sydenham Ward

If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, Wellington Street Theatre and Grand Theatre 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