ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets
Byward Market featuring signage, a city and markets
Byward Market showing food, markets and signage
Byward Market which includes signage, markets and food
ByWard Market

Popular places to visit

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Carleton University

Carleton University

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿627
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,375
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

฿1,320
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

฿1,238
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿575
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿783
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,560 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿4,560
฿5,410 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,836 reviews)
Great Hotel
"The hotel is in a great location, right by ByWard Market and within walking distance of the Parliament buildings. There are tons of restaurants nearby offering a wide variety of food. The rooftop bar offers a beautiful view of Ottawa at night — a perfect spot to relax. I would definitely stay here ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET, OTTAWA, ON
The price is ฿4,099 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,099
฿4,864 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Excellent in everything. It would be perfect if they accept small pets too. Will be our choice hotel now when visiting Ottawa."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,195 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿4,195
฿4,978 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,235 reviews)
"Room I stayed wasn't cleanest, I noticed dust under the bed. Also smell of mold doesn't let you relax."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,086 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,086
฿3,662 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,778 reviews)
Great stay at the Byward Blue!
"Our stay was excellent. The room had everything we needed and more. The breakfast was great and much more than we expected. Everyone in our party was really impressed with the ByWard and would gladly stay there again!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿2,249 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,249
฿2,668 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (328 reviews)
"Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ฿2,270 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,270
฿2,701 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,129 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean staff is friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
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Other neighbourhoods around ByWard Market

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ottawa
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Canal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Hull
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Downtown Gatineau

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.

Downtown Gatineau
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Old Ottawa East

While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.

Old Ottawa East

ByWard Market Travel Guide