Queen's Travel Guide
Kingston
Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Canada's Penitentiary Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canada's Penitentiary Museum in Kingston. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Queen's
Queen's University - David C. Smith House - Campus Accommodation
Very clean, fairly quiet, and close to downtown.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2021
Confederation Place - Hotel
This is by no means a five star hotel. But it has to be the best value for the money in Kingston! It’s on the water, downtown, close to Queen’s, has super comfy, nicely made-up beds, and a carefully boxed breakfast with plenty to eat, including coffee, that you can take with you, or enjoy in the ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gananoque
Was a good stay, bed was super comfortable and room was cozy
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Highway 401/Division Street
Sukhraj sent us an email with a notice about the hotel being full / busy for our night away. That was really appreciated to set the expectations. We ended up having one of the best, quietest hotel stays we have ever had. Our daughter had a BLAST in the pool and water slide. The life guides were really ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Best breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central by IHG
Room was clean, no bad smell, and pillows and king size bed was super comfortable. Great shower with hot water! Indoor pool water was a bit cool but hottub was fabulous. Free breakfast was plentiful but hot foods weren’t hot, but had many choices. Overall great hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Queen's
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Kingston
While visiting Downtown Kingston, you might make a stop by sights like The Grand Theatre and Slush Puppie Place.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
